Full-Stack Web Development Roadmap
This roadmap will guide you from beginner to full-stack web developer, covering front-end,
back-end, databases, and deployment.
1. Prerequisites (1-2 Weeks)
Before diving in, ensure you have:
● Basic computer skills (file management, terminal usage)
● Basic programming knowledge (not required but helpful)
2. Front-End Development (2-3 Months)
Start with the front-end to build visually interactive websites.
A. HTML & CSS (2-3 Weeks)
● Learn HTML5 (structure of web pages)
● Learn CSS3 (styling, Flexbox, Grid)
● Responsive Design (media queries, mobile-first)
● Practice by building landing pages and personal projects
📌 Projects:
● Personal Portfolio Website
● Blog Layout
● Responsive E-commerce Homepage
B. JavaScript (4-6 Weeks)
● JavaScript Basics: Variables, Functions, Loops, Arrays, Objects
● DOM Manipulation (getElementById, querySelector)
● Events & Event Listeners
● ES6+ Features: Arrow Functions, Destructuring, Spread Operator
● Promises & Async/Await
● Fetch API for HTTP Requests
📌 Projects:
● To-Do List App
● Calculator
● Weather App (using API)
C. Front-End Framework (4-6 Weeks)
● React.js (Recommended for job market demand)
○ Components, Props, State, Lifecycle
○ Hooks (useState, useEffect)
○ React Router
○ Redux (for state management)
○ Styled Components / TailwindCSS
📌 Projects:
● Blog App with React
● Movie Search App (using API)
● Task Manager
3. Back-End Development (3-4 Months)
The back-end handles database operations, user authentication, and API logic.
A. Programming Language (4-6 Weeks)
Choose one:
● Node.js + Express.js (JavaScript-based, beginner-friendly)
● Python + Django/Flask (if you prefer Python)
● PHP + Laravel (if interested in PHP)
📌 Learn:
● Server, Client, and API concepts
● RESTful APIs (GET, POST, PUT, DELETE)
● Middleware & Authentication (JWT)
● MVC Architecture
📌 Projects:
● User Authentication System (JWT, bcrypt)
● CRUD API with Node.js and Express
B. Databases (4-6 Weeks)
● SQL Databases (PostgreSQL, MySQL)
○ Learn SQL Queries (SELECT, INSERT, UPDATE, DELETE, JOIN)
● NoSQL Databases (MongoDB)
○ Learn Collections, Documents, Aggregations
● ORMs: Prisma, Sequelize, Mongoose
● Database Security & Indexing
📌 Projects:
● User Management System
● Task Manager with Database
4. Full-Stack Development (2-3 Months)
Now, combine front-end and back-end to build full-stack applications.
A. API Development
● Build RESTful APIs with authentication
● Learn GraphQL (optional but useful)
● Secure APIs (CORS, Rate Limiting)
📌 Projects:
● Notes App with Full CRUD & User Authentication
● E-commerce Backend (Product, Cart, Checkout APIs)
B. Full-Stack Frameworks
Learn to connect front-end with back-end.
● MERN Stack (MongoDB, Express, React, Node)
● Next.js (for React Server-Side Rendering)
● Authentication with JWT / OAuth / Firebase Auth
● Payment Integration (Stripe, PayPal)
📌 Projects:
● Blog App with Full Authentication
● E-commerce Store with Admin Dashboard
5. Deployment & DevOps (1 Month)
● Hosting & Deployment
○ Front-end: Vercel, Netlify
○ Back-end: Render, Railway, Digital Ocean
● Containerization
○ Learn Docker (Optional but useful)
● CI/CD Pipelines
○ Learn GitHub Actions (for automated deployments)
📌 Deploy your projects and make them live.
6. Additional Skills & Specialization
A. Version Control & Collaboration
● Git, GitHub (branches, pull requests, merges)
● Work with teams using GitHub Issues & Projects
B. Testing & Security
● Jest / Mocha for testing
● Secure authentication, API security best practices
C. Optional Advanced Topics
● TypeScript (for strict typing in JavaScript)
● WebSockets (for real-time apps like chat apps)
● Microservices Architecture
● Serverless Functions (AWS Lambda, Firebase Functions)
7. Get Clients & Jobs
● Portfolio: Build 3-5 solid projects
● GitHub: Maintain clean, documented repositories
● Networking: Join Discord, Twitter, and LinkedIn communities
● Freelancing: Apply on Upwork, Fiverr, and Toptal
● Job Applications: Apply on LinkedIn, Indeed, and Glassdoor
Estimated Timeline:
● 6-8 Months if learning part-time
● 4-6 Months if learning full-time
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