Full Stack Development Roadmap
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1. HTML & CSS — The Skeleton & Styling of Web
What to Learn:
• HTML Elements, Forms, Tables
• CSS Selectors, Flexbox, Grid
• Box Model, Positioning, Colors, Fonts
Free Resources:
• MDN HTML Guide
• HTML & CSS Crash Course - Traversy Media
• FreeCodeCamp Responsive Web Design
Projects to Build:
• Personal Portfolio
• Resume Template
• Basic Blog Homepage
2. Responsive Design (Mobile First)
What to Learn:
• Media Queries
• Responsive Units (%, vw, vh, rem)
• Bootstrap / Tailwind CSS
Free Resources:
• Tailwind CSS Docs
• Kevin Powell’s Responsive CSS YouTube
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Projects to Build:
• Mobile-first Landing Page
• Responsive Product Grid
3. JavaScript (Core Programming)
What to Learn:
• Variables, Functions, Loops, Arrays
• DOM Manipulation
• Events, Callbacks, Promises, Fetch API
Free Resources:
• JavaScript Info
• JavaScript Crash Course - Traversy Media
• Eloquent JavaScript (Free Book)
Projects to Build:
• Digital Clock
• To-do List
• Rock Paper Scissors Game
4. Git & GitHub (Version Control)
What to Learn:
• Git Basics (add, commit, push, pull)
• GitHub Repositories, Branching, Pull Requests
Free Resources:
• Git Handbook
• GitHub Crash Course - Traversy
Projects to Build:
• Upload your portfolio or code repositories
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5. JavaScript ES6+ & Modern JS Concepts
What to Learn:
• Arrow Functions, Destructuring
• Spread/Rest Operators
• async/await, Modules
Free Resources:
• JavaScript ES6 Guide - MDN
• Modern JavaScript Tutorial
6. Frontend Framework — React.js
What to Learn:
• JSX, Components, Props, State
• React Router, Hooks (useState, useEffect)
• Conditional Rendering, Lists
Free Resources:
• React Official Docs
• React JS Crash Course - Traversy Media
• Scrimba React Tutorial
Projects to Build:
• Shopping Cart
• To-Do Manager
• Event Planner
7. Backend — Node.js + Express.js
What to Learn:
• Node.js Basics, NPM, File System
• Express Routing, Middleware
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• REST API Development
Free Resources:
• Node.js Docs
• Node + Express Crash Course
• The Odin Project Backend Path
Projects to Build:
• Notes API
• File Upload System
• Product Inventory API
8. Database — MongoDB (NoSQL)
What to Learn:
• CRUD Operations
• Mongoose ODM
• Schema Design, Aggregation
Free Resources:
• MongoDB Docs
• MongoDB Crash Course – Traversy
• MongoDB University (Free Courses)
Projects to Build:
• Book Manager App
• Comment System
9. Authentication — Login/Signup Systems
What to Learn:
• JWT (JSON Web Tokens)
• OAuth (Google, GitHub Login)
• Password Hashing (bcrypt)
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Free Resources:
• JWT Guide – Auth0
• Auth System with Node.js – Web Dev Simplified
10. API Testing — Postman, Jest
What to Learn:
• Manual API testing (Postman)
• Unit Testing with Jest
• Supertest for Integration Tests
Free Resources:
• Jest Docs
• Postman Docs
11. Deployment — Make Your App Live
What to Learn:
• Vercel (Frontend Hosting)
• Render (Node.js/Backend)
• Netlify, GitHub Pages
Free Resources:
• Deploy React – Netlify
• Render Node App
12. Final Touch — Build Portfolio & Resume
What to Include:
• Projects with Live Links + GitHub Code
• About Me + Skills Section
• Contact Form + Resume Link
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Free Portfolio Templates:
• HTML5 UP Templates
• GitHub Developer Portfolios
Must-Build Projects (End-to-End)
Project Tech Stack
E-commerce Store React + Node + MongoDB
Event Management System MERN Stack
Blog Site with Auth React + Express + MongoDB
Expense Tracker React + Context API
BONUS Practice & Certification
Practice:
• Frontend Mentor
• LeetCode
• CodeWars
Certifications:
• FreeCodeCamp Full Stack Certificate
• Coursera (Audit Mode)
• Harvard CS50 (Free)
Final Tips:
Be consistent (1–2 hours/day)
Build real projects — don’t just watch tutorials
Push all code to GitHub
Apply for internships or freelance gigs
Join Discord groups, LinkedIn communities, or GitHub open-source
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