A training app used to evaluate developers
- vscode
- git
- node.js
Core Computer Science Fundamentals
- Basic programming logic
- Problem-solving techniques
- Computational thinking
- Version control with Git
- Basic terminal/command line usage
- Introduction to software development methodologies
Programming Basics
- Choose a primary language (Python or Javascript recommended for beginners)
- Basic syntax
- Variables and data types
- Control structures (if/else, loops)
- Functions and modular programming
- Object-oriented programming concepts
- Error handling and debugging techniques
Programming Depth
- Advanced language features
- Data structures (arrays, linked lists, trees, graphs)
- Algorithms and complexity analysis
- Memory management
- Concurrency basics
Database Fundamentals
- Relational database concepts
- SQL fundamentals
- Database design principles
- Normalization
- Basic query optimization
- MySQL/PostgreSQL introduction
Web Backend Essentials
- HTTP protocol understanding
- Client-server architecture
- REST API design principles
- Request/response cycle
- Authentication mechanisms
- Basic security concepts
Server-Side Development
- Framework selection (Django/Flask for Python, Express for Node.js)
- Routing
- Middleware concepts
- Request handling
- Database integration
- ORM (Object-Relational Mapping)
Advanced Backend Concepts
- Microservices architecture
- Message queues
- Caching strategies
- Background job processing
- API versioning
- Rate limiting
- Idempotency implementation
Database Advanced Topics
- Advanced querying
- Indexing strategies
- Database migrations
- Connection pooling
- NoSQL databases introduction
System Design
- Scalability principles
- Load balancing
- Distributed systems basics
- Fault tolerance
- Performance optimization
Web Standards
- HTML5 semantic structure
- CSS layout techniques (Flexbox, Grid)
- Responsive design principles
- Cross-browser compatibility
JavaScript Fundamentals
- Language core concepts
- DOM manipulation
- Event handling
- Asynchronous programming
- Promises and async/await
- ES6+ features
Advanced JavaScript
- Functional programming concepts
- Closures and scope
- Prototype inheritance
- Module systems
- State management
Frontend Frameworks
- React.js fundamentals
- Components
- Hooks
- State management
- Context API
- Vue.js or Angular as alternative
Web APIs
- Browser APIs
- Fetch/Axios for network requests
- WebSockets
- Local storage
- Browser performance APIs
Modern Web Development
- Build tools (Webpack, Vite)
- TypeScript
- CSS preprocessors
- State management libraries
- Performance optimization techniques
- Simple static website
- Interactive web application
- Full-stack application with backend and frontend
- Complex multi-feature project demonstrating advanced skills
- FreeCodeCamp
- MDN Web Docs
- Udemy courses
- Codecademy
- LeetCode for algorithmic practice
- GitHub learning paths
- Communication
- Problem-solving
- Continuous learning mindset
- Collaboration
- Code review participation
- Technical documentation
- AWS Certified Developer
- Microsoft Certifications
- Language-specific certifications
- Open-source contributions
- Technical blogging
- Attending developer conferences
- Participating in coding challenges
- Quarterly skill assessment
- Project-based evaluations
- Technical interview simulations
- Peer code reviews
DEVELOPER TRAINING PROGRAM: COMPREHENSIVE LEARNING PATH
OBJECTIVE: Transform a developer into a professional software engineer through structured, progressive learning across backend and frontend technologies.
TRAINING FRAMEWORK:
- LEARNER PROFILE
- Current Skill Level: Junior/Beginner
- Learning Modality: Hands-on, project-based learning
- Target Outcome: Professional-grade software development skills
- LEARNING METHODOLOGY
- 70% Practical Coding
- 20% Theoretical Understanding
- 10% Soft Skills Development
- CORE LEARNING PATHS
SKILLS ACQUISITION SEQUENCE:
- Foundational Programming
- Data Structures & Algorithms
- Database Management
- Server-Side Architecture
- System Design
- Enterprise Patterns
KEY COMPETENCY AREAS:
- Language Mastery (Python/Java/Node.js)
- Database Design
- API Architecture
- Performance Optimization
- Security Implementation
- Scalability Principles
SKILLS ACQUISITION SEQUENCE:
- Web Fundamentals
- JavaScript Depth
- Framework Expertise
- State Management
- Performance Optimization
- User Experience Design
KEY COMPETENCY AREAS:
- HTML5 & CSS3 Advanced Techniques
- Modern JavaScript (ES6+)
- React/Vue.js Ecosystem
- Responsive Design
- Web Performance
- Accessibility Standards
- SKILL PROGRESSION FRAMEWORK
BEGINNER STAGE (0-3 months):
- Basic syntax
- Version control
- Simple project structures
- Fundamental programming concepts
INTERMEDIATE STAGE (3-9 months):
- Complex data structures
- Framework introduction
- Advanced programming patterns
- First professional-grade projects
ADVANCED STAGE (9-18 months):
- System design
- Enterprise architecture
- Performance optimization
- Complex full-stack implementations
- ASSESSMENT & EVALUATION CRITERIA
TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES:
- Code quality
- Problem-solving approach
- Architectural understanding
- Performance optimization skills
- Security awareness
SOFT SKILLS ASSESSMENT:
- Communication clarity
- Collaboration effectiveness
- Learning agility
- Problem decomposition
- Technical documentation
- RECOMMENDED LEARNING RESOURCES
- Online Platforms: Coursera, Udemy, FreeCodeCamp
- Documentation: MDN, Official Language Docs
- Practice Platforms: LeetCode, HackerRank
- Community: GitHub, Stack Overflow
- MENTORSHIP & GUIDANCE PROTOCOL
- Weekly technical review
- Code review sessions
- Project milestone tracking
- Personalized learning roadmap adjustments
- CERTIFICATION & PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
- Language-specific certifications
- Cloud platform credentials
- Open-source contribution tracking
- Technical conference participation
TRAINING DELIVERY INSTRUCTIONS:
- Provide step-by-step guidance
- Offer practical coding challenges
- Explain concepts with real-world analogies
- Encourage independent problem-solving
- Provide constructive, specific feedback
OUTPUT FORMAT:
- Detailed explanations
- Code examples
- Best practice recommendations
- Common pitfall warnings
- Performance optimization tips
FINAL OBJECTIVE: Transform a developer into a confident, skilled professional capable of delivering high-quality, scalable software solutions across multiple domains.
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