Full Stack Developer Roadmap

Are you feeling unsure about what to learn and build? Don’t worry—I’ve got you covered with an industry-approved ROADMAP!

This roadmap has already helped over 1,000 students land their first job.

I’m Tanay Pratap, ex-Microsoft, and I created this after speaking to 127 hiring partners who are actively seeking fresh talent. Let’s get you started!

Detailed Roadmap

Phase I: Foundation

  • Introduction to Backend APIs

  • Introduction to SQL

  • Backend Fundamentals

  • Introduction to ORMs

Phase I: Foundation

  • Introduction to Backend APIs

  • Introduction to SQL

  • Backend Fundamentals

  • Introduction to ORMs

Phase I: Foundation

  • Introduction to Backend APIs

  • Introduction to SQL

  • Backend Fundamentals

  • Introduction to ORMs

Phase II: Backend Development Essentials

  • Introduction to Microservices

  • Fundamentals of Service Deployment

  • Intermediate SQL

  • Backend Fundamentals II

Phase II: Backend Development Essentials

  • Introduction to Microservices

  • Fundamentals of Service Deployment

  • Intermediate SQL

  • Backend Fundamentals II

Phase II: Backend Development Essentials

  • Introduction to Microservices

  • Fundamentals of Service Deployment

  • Intermediate SQL

  • Backend Fundamentals II

Phase III: Backend with Advanced Tools

  • Introduction to Authentication

  • Getting Started with MongoDB and Mongoose

  • Python/Flask/SQLAlchemy Deep Dive

  • Integration with AI Services

Phase III: Backend with Advanced Tools

  • Introduction to Authentication

  • Getting Started with MongoDB and Mongoose

  • Python/Flask/SQLAlchemy Deep Dive

  • Integration with AI Services

Phase III: Backend with Advanced Tools

  • Introduction to Authentication

  • Getting Started with MongoDB and Mongoose

  • Python/Flask/SQLAlchemy Deep Dive

  • Integration with AI Services

Phase IV: Frontend Development

  • Introduction to Frontend Development

  • Building WebApps with HTML and CSS Concepts

  • Understanding and Working with JavaScript in the Browser

  • Deep Dive into React Concepts

Phase IV: Frontend Development

  • Introduction to Frontend Development

  • Building WebApps with HTML and CSS Concepts

  • Understanding and Working with JavaScript in the Browser

  • Deep Dive into React Concepts

Phase IV: Frontend Development

  • Introduction to Frontend Development

  • Building WebApps with HTML and CSS Concepts

  • Understanding and Working with JavaScript in the Browser

  • Deep Dive into React Concepts

Key Areas of Focus

  • Backend Development

    • Core Node.js and Express.js Concepts

    • RESTful API Design

    • CRUD Operations

    • Data Serialization and Validation

  • Database Management

    • Basics of SQL and NoSQL (PostgreSQL, MongoDB)

    • ORM Usage (Mongoose, Sequelize)


  • Authentication

    • Password Hashing

    • JWT Basics

    • Secure Routing and Middleware Integration


  • Frontend Integration

    • Consuming Backend APIs in Frontend

    • Building Single Page Applications with React

    • State Management (useState, useEffect, Context API)


  • Problem Solving and DSA

    • Arrays, Strings, and Hashmaps

    • Basic Tree Structures and Traversals

    • Stacks and Queues

Key Areas of Focus

  • Backend Development

    • Core Node.js and Express.js Concepts

    • RESTful API Design

    • CRUD Operations

    • Data Serialization and Validation

  • Database Management

    • Basics of SQL and NoSQL (PostgreSQL, MongoDB)

    • ORM Usage (Mongoose, Sequelize)


  • Authentication

    • Password Hashing

    • JWT Basics

    • Secure Routing and Middleware Integration


  • Frontend Integration

    • Consuming Backend APIs in Frontend

    • Building Single Page Applications with React

    • State Management (useState, useEffect, Context API)


  • Problem Solving and DSA

    • Arrays, Strings, and Hashmaps

    • Basic Tree Structures and Traversals

    • Stacks and Queues

Key Areas of Focus

  • Backend Development

    • Core Node.js and Express.js Concepts

    • RESTful API Design

    • CRUD Operations

    • Data Serialization and Validation

  • Database Management

    • Basics of SQL and NoSQL (PostgreSQL, MongoDB)

    • ORM Usage (Mongoose, Sequelize)


  • Authentication

    • Password Hashing

    • JWT Basics

    • Secure Routing and Middleware Integration


  • Frontend Integration

    • Consuming Backend APIs in Frontend

    • Building Single Page Applications with React

    • State Management (useState, useEffect, Context API)


  • Problem Solving and DSA

    • Arrays, Strings, and Hashmaps

    • Basic Tree Structures and Traversals

    • Stacks and Queues