Development Roadmap
Overview
This roadmap outlines a structured plan for learning front-end and back-end development to become
a proficient full-stack developer. The journey is divided into three main phases, each lasting several
months, focusing on essential skills, resources, and certification opportunities.
Phase 1: Front-end Development (3-4 Months)
Timeline: [Month 1 - Month 4]
1. HTML/CSS
• Resources:
o FreeCodeCamp - Complete HTML/CSS challenges
o W3Schools - Follow HTML/CSS tutorials
o Mozilla Developer Network - Refer to HTML/CSS documentation for in-depth
understanding
2. JavaScript
• Resources:
o Codecademy - Enroll in JavaScript course
o FreeCodeCamp - Solve JavaScript challenges
o W3Schools - Study JavaScript tutorials
3. Front-end Frameworks
• React:
o CodeSandbox - Access React tutorials
o FreeCodeCamp - Engage with React challenges
• Angular:
o Codecademy - Complete Angular course
o FreeCodeCamp - Tackle Angular challenges
Phase 2: Back-end Development (3-4 Months)
Timeline: [Month 5 - Month 8]
1. Node.js
• Resources:
o Node.js Official Documentation - Read documentation for foundational knowledge
o FreeCodeCamp - Complete Node.js challenges
o W3Schools - Follow Node.js tutorials
2. Database Management
• MongoDB:
o MongoDB University - Enroll in free courses
• MySQL:
o W3Schools - Study MySQL tutorials
o FreeCodeCamp - Complete MySQL challenges
3. Back-end Frameworks
• Express.js:
o FreeCodeCamp - Solve Express.js challenges
o W3Schools - Review Express.js tutorials
Phase 3: Full Stack Development (2-3 Months)
Timeline: [Month 9 - Month 11]
1. Project Development
• Activities:
o Build personal projects that integrate both front-end and back-end skills
o Participate in coding challenges on HackerRank and CodeWars
2. Version Control
• Resources:
o GitHub - Explore free tutorials on Git
o Codecademy - Complete Git course
Additional Resources
Online Learning
• YouTube Channels:
o Traversy Media
o Tyler McGinnis
o The Net Ninja
Online Communities
• Stack Overflow
• Reddit (r/learnprogramming, r/webdev)
• GitHub - Join open-source projects
Free Online Courses
• Coursera - University of Michigan's Web Development Course
• edX - Microsoft's Web Development Course
Tips for Success
1. Practice Consistently: Aim for 3-4 hours of practice daily.
2. Join Online Communities: Engage and seek support.
3. Build Personal Projects: Reinforce learning through applying skills.
4. Participate in Coding Challenges: Enhance problem-solving skills.
5. Network with Developers: Build connections in the industry.
Certification
1. FreeCodeCamp Certification - Earn a certification upon course completion.
2. GitHub Certification - Obtain a free GitHub certification.
