Full Stack Developer Roadmap
This roadmap is designed to guide you through the journey of becoming a Full Stack Developer,
focusing on Python for the backend, React for the frontend, and Django as the framework. This
guide will provide you with actionable steps, practical examples, and a basic project that connects
the frontend and backend.
Step 1: Backend Development with Python & Django
1. Learn Python Programming:
- Master the basics: variables, data types, loops, functions, etc.
- Learn about object-oriented programming (OOP) in Python.
- Understand file handling, exception handling, and modules.
2. Master Django Framework:
- Set up Django and understand the project structure.
- Learn about models, views, templates, and forms.
- Explore Django ORM for database operations.
- Implement authentication, routing, and REST APIs using Django REST Framework.
3. Database Knowledge:
- Learn about SQL and databases like PostgreSQL or MySQL.
- Understand how to integrate databases with Django using models.
Step 2: Frontend Development with React
1. Learn JavaScript:
- Master the basics: variables, data types, loops, functions, etc.
- Learn ES6+ features like arrow functions, destructuring, and promises.
2. Master React:
- Understand React components, JSX, and props.
- Learn about state management and hooks (useState, useEffect).
- Implement routing using React Router.
- Explore component lifecycle, context API, and advanced hooks.
3. Styling in React:
- Use CSS-in-JS libraries like Styled-Components or Emotion.
- Explore pre-built UI libraries like Material-UI or Ant Design.
Step 3: Full Stack Development
1. Connecting Frontend and Backend:
- Set up Django as the backend server.
- Use Django REST Framework to create RESTful APIs.
- Connect the React frontend to the Django backend using fetch or axios.
2. Project Example:
- Create a simple to-do application.
- Backend: Use Django to manage tasks in a database.
- Frontend: Use React to create a user interface to add, delete, and display tasks.
- Connect the React app with the Django API to perform CRUD operations.
Conclusion
This roadmap provides a clear path to becoming a Full Stack Developer with Python, Django, and
React. Follow these steps, and you'll be well on your way to building scalable, full-stack applications.
