Web Development Roadmap
1. HTML & CSS
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1.1 Basics of HTML
- Structure of an HTML document
- Common tags: headings, paragraphs, lists, links, images
- Semantic HTML
- Forms & Input Validation
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1.2 Basics of CSS
- Selectors and properties
- CSS Box Model (margin, padding, border)
- Flexbox and Grid for layout
- Media Queries (Responsive Design)
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1.3 Projects
- Personal portfolio website
- Simple blog layout
- Responsive landing page
2. JavaScript Fundamentals
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2.1 Basics of JavaScript
- Variables, data types, and operators
- Loops and conditionals
- Functions and events
- DOM manipulation
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2.2 Advanced JavaScript
- Arrays and objects
- ES6 features: arrow functions, let/const, template literals
- JSON and API handling (fetching data from APIs)
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2.3 Projects
- Interactive to-do list
- Simple quiz app
- Form validation
3. Version Control with Git & GitHub
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3.1 Basics of Git
- Initializing repositories
- Committing and pushing changes
- Branching and merging
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3.2 GitHub Workflow
- Pull requests and collaboration
- Forking repositories
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3.3 Project
- Set up your personal portfolio on GitHub Pages
4. Responsive Design & Frameworks
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4.1 Responsive Web Design
- Media queries recap
- Mobile-first design principles
- Cross-browser compatibility
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4.2 CSS Frameworks
- Introduction to Bootstrap or TailwindCSS
- Using pre-built components
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4.3 Projects
- Build a fully responsive website using Bootstrap or TailwindCSS
- Redesign your portfolio using a CSS framework
5. JavaScript Libraries & Advanced Features
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5.1 Advanced JavaScript
- Callbacks, Promises, Async/Await
- Error handling and debugging
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5.2 JavaScript Libraries
- Introduction to jQuery (optional)
- React.js basics: components, state, and props
- Understanding React hooks
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5.3 Projects
- Build a simple React-based weather app
- Refactor a project to use React
6. Backend Development Basics
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6.1 Introduction to Node.js
- Setting up a Node.js environment
- Working with npm packages
- Basic server setup with Express.js
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6.2 Database Basics
- SQL vs NoSQL
- Introduction to MongoDB (NoSQL)
- Basic CRUD operations
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6.3 Projects
- Build a simple REST API with Node.js and Express
- Connect the API to a MongoDB database
7. Full-Stack Project
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7.1 Full-Stack Architecture
- Connecting front-end and back-end
- Fetching data from your own API
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7.2 Authentication & Authorization
- Basics of user authentication (JWT, OAuth)
- Handling user sessions
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7.3 Projects
- Build a full-stack MERN app (e.g., e-commerce site, job board, or blog)
8. Advanced Topics & Deployment
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8.1 Web Performance
- Lazy loading, code splitting, caching
- Optimizing images and files
- Best practices for fast-loading websites
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8.2 Deployment
- Hosting on Netlify, Vercel, or Heroku
- Setting up custom domains
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8.3 Projects
- Deploy your full-stack app
- Create documentation and set up CI/CD
9. Freelance/Job Prep
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9.1 Building a Portfolio
- Showcase 3-4 of your best projects
- Emphasize both front-end and back-end skills
- Add case studies and descriptions for each project
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9.2 Resume & Cover Letter Writing
- Tailor your resume for web development positions
- Learn how to write cover letters for freelance clients
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9.3 Job Search & Networking
- Use LinkedIn, GitHub, and Twitter to showcase your work
- Start applying for internships, junior developer roles, or freelance gigs
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9.4 Freelance Platforms
- Set up profiles on Upwork, Freelancer, and Fiverr
- Learn how to pitch clients and set project rates