Web Developer Roadmap
The complete skill map for becoming a full-stack web developer. Covers everything from HTML basics to deploying real applications on the web.
Phase 1: Phase 1 — Foundations
HTML
Structure web pages with semantic HTML elements, forms, and accessibility best practices.
CSS
Style pages with CSS properties, the box model, and positioning.
Flexbox & Grid
Build modern responsive layouts using CSS Flexbox and CSS Grid.
Git & GitHub
Track changes, collaborate, and manage your code with version control.
Command Line
Navigate your file system and run programs from the terminal.
Phase 2: Phase 2 — JavaScript
JavaScript Fundamentals
Variables, data types, control flow, functions, and arrays.
DOM Manipulation
Interact with and modify HTML elements using JavaScript.
ES6+ Features
Arrow functions, destructuring, spread, modules, and modern JavaScript syntax.
Async JavaScript
Promises, async/await, and fetching data from APIs.
Data Structures & Algorithms
Core CS concepts that appear in technical interviews.
Phase 3: Phase 3 — Frontend Framework
React Fundamentals
Components, props, state, and the React component lifecycle.
React Hooks
useState, useEffect, useContext, and custom hooks.
State Management
Manage application state across components with Context API or libraries.
TypeScript
Add type safety to JavaScript for more maintainable codebases.
Phase 4: Phase 4 — Backend & Databases
Node.js
Run JavaScript on the server and build backend APIs.
Express.js
Build RESTful APIs and web servers with the most popular Node.js framework.
SQL Databases
Design schemas, write queries, and work with relational databases.
Authentication
Implement user login, sessions, JWTs, and security best practices.
Phase 5: Phase 5 — Job Ready
Deployment
Host applications on Vercel, Netlify, Render, or AWS. Set up CI/CD pipelines.
Testing
Write unit and integration tests with Jest and Testing Library.
Portfolio Projects
Build 3–5 deployed full-stack applications to showcase to employers.