Fullstack Developer Roadmap (Beginner to Pro)
Duration: May 29 - Nov 30
Phase 1: HTML, CSS, JS + Node.js (May 29 - July 10)
Learn structure, layout, styling, interactivity + basic backend.
Week 1:
- HTML Basics: Tags, Forms, Structure
- Node.js Introduction (Installation, Hello World)
- Project: Simple Resume Page
Week 2:
- CSS Basics: Selectors, Colors, Box Model
- Node.js File System (read/write files)
- Project: Styled Bio Page + File Saver
Week 3:
- CSS Layout: Flexbox, Grid
- Node.js HTTP Module (build simple server)
- Project: Two-Column Portfolio Page + Local Server
Week 4:
- JavaScript Basics: Variables, Functions, Events
- Express.js Introduction (Routing, Middleware)
- Project: Calculator with Buttons + Express API
Week 5:
- JavaScript DOM Manipulation + Basic Form Validation
- Express.js + Postman + JSON APIs
- Project: Contact Form + API Backend
Week 6:
- Overview: Bootstrap, Tailwind CSS, W3.CSS
- MongoDB + Mongoose (Intro, CRUD)
- Project: Feedback App (Fullstack)
Phase 2: React + Fullstack MongoDB App (July 11 - August 31)
Learn modern frontend and real-world backend.
Week 7:
- React Basics: JSX, Props, State
- Express REST API (CRUD endpoints)
- Project: Task Manager App
Week 8:
- useEffect, Conditional Rendering
- MongoDB Models + Validation
- Project: Notes App
Week 9:
- React Router, Components, UI Styling
- Backend Error Handling, CORS, Async/Await
- Project: Blog Interface
Week 10:
- Connect React to Backend (Axios/Fetch)
- Backend Deployment Basics
- Project: Complete Blog App (Frontend + API)
Week 11:
- Loading States, UI Finishing
- Backend Integration
- Project: React + Express Final Integration
Phase 3: PostgreSQL + TypeScript (September 1 - October 15)
Learn typed JS and SQL database.
Week 12:
- TypeScript Basics (types, interfaces)
- PostgreSQL + pg (node-postgres)
- Project: Product CRUD App
Week 13:
- React + TypeScript Forms
- JWT Authentication + bcrypt
- Project: Login/Register + Dashboard
Week 14:
- Route Protection + Role-Based Access
- Express + TypeScript Backend
- Project: Admin Panel
Week 15:
- Finalize Fullstack App with TS
- API Cleanup, Refactor
- Project: Admin Portal
Phase 4: Next.js + Final Projects (October 16 - November 30)
Learn advanced frontend with SSR + deployment.
Week 16:
- Next.js Basics (pages, layouts, routing)
- Mongo/PostgreSQL with API Routes
- Project: Blog CMS (SSR + Markdown)
Week 17:
- Next.js API Routes, SSR, ISR
- DB Integration
- Project: Dashboard App (SSR + DB)
Week 18:
- Tailwind Styling + Hosting
- Fullstack Deployment (Render, Railway)
- Project: Portfolio Website
Week 19:
- Final UI & Bug Fixing
- Testing + Resume Ready
- Project: Capstone Fullstack Project