Full Stack Development Learning Roadmap
Step 1: HTML & CSS (1-2 weeks)
Goal: Learn the basics of web structure and design.
Resource: FreeCodeCamp - Responsive Web Design
(https://www.freecodecamp.org/learn/2022/responsive-web-design/)
Tasks: Complete sections on HTML and CSS, build a basic landing page, experiment with layouts
and styles.
Step 2: JavaScript Basics (2-4 weeks)
Goal: Understand core JavaScript for interactive web elements.
Resource: JavaScript Basics - MDN (https://developer.mozilla.org/en-US/docs/Learn/JavaScript)
Tasks: Work through variables, functions, loops, and DOM manipulation. Build a simple interactive
app like a calculator or to-do list.
Step 3: Front-End Framework (React) (3-5 weeks)
Goal: Learn React to build dynamic user interfaces.
Resource: React Docs - Getting Started (https://reactjs.org/docs/getting-started.html)
Tasks: Create a single-page application (SPA), such as a weather app or blog front-end, to
understand components, props, and state management.
Step 4: Back-End Basics (Node.js & Express) (4-6 weeks)
Goal: Learn how to create and handle server-side logic.
Resource: Node.js Documentation (https://nodejs.org/en/docs/)
Tasks: Set up a REST API, connect routes, learn how to handle HTTP requests. Create a simple
server with routes like user login or data submission.
Step 5: Database (MongoDB) (2-4 weeks)
Goal: Learn to store, retrieve, and manage data.
Resource: MongoDB University - MongoDB Basics (https://university.mongodb.com/)
Tasks: Build database models, learn CRUD operations, and integrate the database with your
Express API.
Step 6: Full-Stack Integration (2-4 weeks)
Goal: Combine front-end and back-end for a cohesive app.
Resource: The Odin Project - Full Stack JavaScript
(https://www.theodinproject.com/paths/full-stack-javascript)
Tasks: Connect your React front-end with your Node.js/Express backend. Implement authentication
(user login), connect to the database, and make your app functional.
Step 7: Deployment (1-2 weeks)
Goal: Host your app on the web.
Resource: Heroku - Node.js Deployment Guide (https://devcenter.heroku.com/categories/nodejs)
Tasks: Set up environment variables, deploy your back-end to Heroku or a similar service, and your
front-end to Vercel or Netlify.
Step 8: Build a Full-Featured Web App (4-8 weeks)
Goal: Use what you've learned to build your own project.
Tasks: Create a feature list for your web app, apply CRUD operations, add user authentication,
handle data management, and style the app. Test thoroughly.
