Full-Stack Developer Roadmap
Follow this sequence to build a strong, hirable profile. Complete each step before moving to the next.
Frontend foundations
HTML, CSS, JavaScript, responsive design, browser dev tools, and accessibility
Modern frontend framework
React (or Vue/Angular), component design, state management, and routing
Backend language
Node.js + Express, Python + FastAPI, or PHP + Laravel; REST API design principles
Databases
MySQL/PostgreSQL (relational), MongoDB (document), Redis (cache); schema design and indexing
Authentication
JWT tokens, OAuth 2.0, role-based access control, and secure password storage
API integration
working with third-party APIs, webhooks, and handling rate limits and errors gracefully
Testing
unit tests (Jest, Pytest), integration tests, API testing with Postman, and basic E2E tests
DevOps basics
Git workflow, Docker, CI/CD pipelines, and deploying to cloud platforms
Performance and security
query optimisation, caching, HTTPS, input sanitisation, and OWASP practices
Ship complete projects
build 2 to 3 full-stack applications with real users, real data, and deployed URLs
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