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Full-Stack Developer Roadmap

Your 8-month plan to build complete web applications from start to finish.

Month 1-2: Frontend Foundations

HTML & CSS

  • Learn HTML for structure.
  • Style pages with CSS Flexbox & Grid.
  • Master Responsive Design for mobile.

JavaScript Fundamentals

  • Learn variables, loops, and functions.
  • Manipulate web pages (DOM).
  • Understand `async/await` for fetching data.
Project: Build a beautiful, interactive personal portfolio website.

Month 3-4: Advanced Frontend & Tools

Intro to React.js

  • Learn Components, Props, and State.
  • Master Hooks like `useState` and `useEffect`.
  • Build single-page applications.

Essential Dev Tools

  • Use Git & GitHub for version control.
  • Manage project packages with NPM.
  • Debug code using Browser DevTools.
Project: Create a product search page for an e-commerce site using React and a public API.

Month 5-6: Backend Development

Node.js & Express

  • Set up a server with Node.js.
  • Build a RESTful API using the Express framework.
  • Create routes to handle web requests.

Databases

  • Choose a database (MySQL or MongoDB).
  • Learn to design and query your database.
  • Connect your Express server to the database.
Project: Build a complete backend API for a blog with user authentication (login/register).

Month 7-8: Full-Stack & Deployment

Putting It All Together

  • Connect your React frontend to your backend API.
  • Implement user login and protected pages.
  • Handle file uploads (e.g., profile pictures).

Going Live (Deployment)

  • Learn to host your backend on a service like Heroku or Render.
  • Deploy your frontend to a platform like Vercel or Netlify.
  • Buy and configure a custom domain name.
Final Project: Build and deploy a complete, full-stack social media or task manager application.