Master both frontend and backend development for complete web applications
Full stack development combines the best of both worlds - frontend and backend development - allowing you to build complete web applications independently. As a full stack developer, you will handle everything from user interfaces to server logic, databases, and deployment. This comprehensive roadmap guides you through mastering both client-side and server-side technologies, making you one of the most versatile and in-demand professionals in tech. You will learn popular stacks like MERN (MongoDB, Express, React, Node.js), MEAN (MongoDB, Express, Angular, Node.js), or combinations with Python/Django. Full stack developers are highly sought after by startups and companies looking for versatile engineers who can work across the entire application stack. The role requires broad knowledge, quick learning ability, and the capacity to switch between different technologies seamlessly. Career opportunities are abundant, with paths leading to senior engineering roles, technical leadership, or even CTO positions in startups.
8-10 weeks
Web fundamentals, responsive design, modern JavaScript (ES6+)
Component-based UI development, state management, routing
Utility-first CSS, responsive design
8-10 weeks
Server-side JavaScript, REST APIs, middleware
Alternative backend stack, Python web frameworks
RESTful principles, HTTP methods, status codes
6-8 weeks
Relational databases, JOINs, indexes, transactions
Document databases, schema design, aggregation
Mongoose, Sequelize, Prisma for database abstraction
6-8 weeks
Token-based auth, refresh tokens, secure storage
Google, GitHub, Facebook authentication
CORS, CSRF, XSS prevention, input validation
8-10 weeks
Redux, Context API, server state with React Query
WebSockets, Socket.io, real-time updates
Image uploads, cloud storage (AWS S3, Cloudinary)
Stripe, Razorpay payment gateways
6-8 weeks
Containerization, docker-compose, multi-container apps
AWS, Heroku, DigitalOcean, Vercel, Netlify
GitHub Actions, automated testing and deployment
Error tracking, logging, performance monitoring