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Full Stack Developer Roadmap

Master both frontend and backend development. Build and deploy full web applications with React, Node.js, databases, and modern tooling. The most versatile role in tech.

6-9 months5-10 LPA → 28-55 LPA expected10 steps • 35 free resources

1

HTML, CSS & Responsive Design

2-3 weeks

Every full-stack app has a UI. Start with semantic HTML5, CSS layouts (Flexbox, Grid), and responsive design. This is the foundation — don't rush it.

By the end, you'll be able to

Build responsive layouts with Flexbox and Grid
Write semantic, accessible HTML markup
Create mobile-first designs without a framework

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Mini-project

Clone the Notion or GitHub landing page — HTML and CSS only. Make it fully responsive.

Recommended Resources

Phoenix LiveView - Elixir Real-time Apps

Phoenix

TanStack Query (React Query) Docs

TanStack

Chakra UI - Simple React Components

Chakra UI

Chromatic - Visual Testing

Chromatic

2

JavaScript Deep Dive

4-5 weeks

Master JavaScript — the one language that runs everywhere. Learn ES6+, async/await, closures, prototypes, and the event loop. You need this for both frontend and backend.

By the end, you'll be able to

Write modern ES6+ code: destructuring, modules, async/await
Understand closures, the event loop, and how JS executes
Manipulate the DOM and handle events confidently

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Mini-project

Build a real-time weather dashboard using a public API. Vanilla JS — no React yet. Handle errors, loading states, and geolocation.

Recommended Resources

Front-End Developer Handbook 2024

Frontend Masters

Svelte Official Interactive Tutorial

Svelte

Webpack Official Guides

Webpack

Radix UI - Headless Components

Radix

3

React & Frontend Framework

4-5 weeks

Learn the most popular frontend framework. Master components, hooks, state management, routing, and how to think in components.

By the end, you'll be able to

Build component-based UIs with React hooks
Manage state with useState, useEffect, useContext
Create multi-page apps with React Router

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Mini-project

Build a movie search app with React: search, filter by genre, favorites list with localStorage, and responsive design.

Recommended Resources

React JS Full Course for Beginners - Dave Gray

Dave Gray (YouTube)

Frontend Performance Checklist 2024

Smashing Magazine

AssemblyScript - TypeScript to WebAssembly

AssemblyScript

Node.js Best Practices - GitHub

Yoni Goldberg / GitHub

4

Node.js & Express Backend

3-4 weeks

Now build the server side. Learn Node.js, Express, REST APIs, middleware, and how to structure a backend project properly.

By the end, you'll be able to

Build REST APIs with Express and proper error handling
Implement middleware for auth, logging, and validation
Structure a Node.js project with clean separation of concerns

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Mini-project

Build a blog API: CRUD for posts, comments, user auth with JWT, and input validation. Test with Postman.

Recommended Resources

Spring Framework Tutorial - Java Brains

Java Brains (YouTube)

FastAPI - Full Course

freeCodeCamp (YouTube)

Ruby on Rails - Getting Started Guide

Ruby on Rails

WebXR Device API Tutorials

Immersive Web

5

Databases: SQL & MongoDB

3-4 weeks

Learn both SQL (PostgreSQL/MySQL) and NoSQL (MongoDB). Know when to use which, how to design schemas, and how to write efficient queries.

By the end, you'll be able to

Design relational schemas and write complex SQL queries
Model documents in MongoDB for flexible data
Connect databases to your Express backend with ORMs

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Mini-project

Build a full e-commerce database: products, users, orders, reviews. Use SQL for transactional data and MongoDB for product catalogs.

Recommended Resources

Django Official Tutorial

Django Project

SQL Tutorials - Socratica

Socratica (YouTube)

Prisma - Modern Database ORM

Prisma

Qdrant - Vector Database & Search

Qdrant

6

Next.js & Full Stack Framework

3-4 weeks

Next.js is the framework that unifies frontend and backend. Learn the App Router, server components, API routes, and server-side rendering.

By the end, you'll be able to

Build full-stack apps with Next.js App Router
Use server components and API routes for backend logic
Implement SSR, SSG, and ISR for performance

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Mini-project

Build a full-stack job board with Next.js: server-rendered listings, API routes for CRUD, user auth, and database integration.

Recommended Resources

Rust and WebAssembly Book

Rust WASM

SendGrid - Email Delivery

Twilio SendGrid

Warp - Rust Web Framework

Warp

7

Authentication & Security

1-2 weeks

Secure your full-stack app. Learn JWT, OAuth, password hashing, CORS, CSRF protection, and common vulnerabilities to avoid.

By the end, you'll be able to

Implement end-to-end auth: signup, login, password reset, sessions
Protect against XSS, CSRF, SQL injection, and other OWASP top 10
Set up OAuth with Google/GitHub for social login

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Mini-project

Add Google OAuth and email/password auth to your job board. Implement protected routes, role-based access, and session management.

Recommended Resources

SANS Internet Storm Center

SANS Institute

Root Me - Security Challenges Platform

Root Me

Codeforces EDU - Algorithm Courses

Codeforces

8

Deployment & DevOps

2 weeks

Ship your apps to the real world. Learn Docker, CI/CD with GitHub Actions, and deploy to Vercel/Railway/AWS.

By the end, you'll be able to

Deploy full-stack apps to Vercel and backend services to Railway/AWS
Set up CI/CD pipelines with automated testing
Use Docker for consistent development and production environments

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Mini-project

Deploy your job board: frontend on Vercel, backend on Railway with a managed database. Set up GitHub Actions for automated deployments.

Recommended Resources

Kubernetes Basics - Official Tutorial

Kubernetes

Linkerd - Lightweight Service Mesh

Linkerd / CNCF

Linux Journey - Learn Linux

Linux Journey

9

Build 3 Portfolio Projects

4-6 weeks

Build and deploy 3 impressive full-stack projects. These are what get you interviews — not certificates. Push everything to GitHub with clean READMEs.

By the end, you'll be able to

Ship 3 deployed full-stack apps with live URLs
Write compelling READMEs that explain the what, why, and how
Have a portfolio site showcasing your best work

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Mini-project

Build your portfolio site with Next.js. Showcase your 3 projects with screenshots, tech stack, live links, and a writeup of what you learned.

Recommended Resources

Alpine.js - Minimal Framework

Alpine.js

12 JavaScript Games - Ania Kubow

Ania Kubow (YouTube)

Flexbox Froggy - Learn CSS Flexbox by Playing a Game

Flexbox Froggy

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Interview Prep

3-4 weeks

Full-stack interviews test: JavaScript fundamentals, React concepts, system design, SQL, and a live coding round. Prepare systematically.

By the end, you'll be able to

Answer JS/React interview questions confidently
Design full-stack systems on a whiteboard
Crack live coding rounds under time pressure

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Mini-project

Do 50 LeetCode problems (medium), 3 mock interviews on Pramp, and apply to 25+ companies with a referral strategy.

Recommended Resources

TypeScript Handbook - Official Documentation

TypeScript

DBMS - Jenny Lectures CS IT

Jenny Lectures (YouTube)

HackerEarth Data Structures and Algorithms Practice

HackerEarth

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