8-Week Plan: Software Developer Roadmap
WEEK 1: Polish Core Programming Skills
- Review variables, loops, arrays, strings, functions
- Practice 5 problems/day on LeetCode or Coding Ninjas
- Learn OOPs Concepts: Inheritance, Polymorphism, Encapsulation, Abstraction
- Watch 1-2 short YouTube videos/day for theory
WEEK 2: Git, GitHub + Software Lifecycle
- Learn Git: init, commit, push, pull, clone, branch
- Create a GitHub profile (if not done yet)
- Push a small mini project to GitHub
- Read about SDLC (Software Development Life Cycle)
- Explore Agile & Scrum basics
WEEK 3: Learn SQL & Databases
- Learn SQL basics: SELECT, INSERT, DELETE, UPDATE
- Practice joins, constraints, GROUP BY, subqueries
- Use MySQL or SQLite locally
- Build a student database with 3-4 tables
WEEK 4: Backend Development Basics
- Choose Java + Spring Boot or Python + Flask/Django
- Learn to: Create routes, Handle requests/responses, Connect to database
- Build a small API (e.g., To-do app or login system)
- Test API using Postman
WEEK 5: Frontend Development (Basics)
- Learn HTML, CSS, JS basics
- Learn how to create forms, use events, and DOM manipulation
- Build a mini portfolio or landing page
- Optional: Start React.js basics
WEEK 6: Full Stack Mini Project
- Project idea: Notes App / Student Management System / Task Tracker
- Frontend + Backend + Database
- Use GitHub for version control
- Write a clear README.md file
WEEK 7: Resume, LinkedIn, GitHub Portfolio
- Create/update resume: include projects, skills, GitHub link
- Set up/update LinkedIn profile: headline, skills, description
- Upload 2-3 projects on GitHub with screenshots
- Ask peers/mentors for feedback
WEEK 8: Interview Prep + Start Applying
- Revise OOPs, DSA, SQL, and project explanation
- Practice coding rounds (on HackerRank, InterviewBit)
- Prepare for HR questions: 'Tell me about yourself', strengths, etc.
- Apply for jobs/internships on LinkedIn, Naukri, Internshala, Indeed
- Try mock interviews with friends or platforms like Pramp