Your Journey to Becoming a Full-Stack Developer
Web development continues to be one of the most in-demand skills in 2026. This roadmap will guide you from absolute beginner to job-ready full-stack developer.
Phase 1: Foundation (Months 1-2)
- HTML5 – Semantic markup and accessibility
- CSS3 – Flexbox, Grid, animations
- JavaScript – ES6+, DOM manipulation
- Git & GitHub – Version control basics
Phase 2: Frontend Mastery (Months 3-5)
- React or Vue.js – Component-based architecture
- TypeScript – Type-safe JavaScript
- Tailwind CSS – Utility-first styling
- State Management – Redux, Zustand, or Pinia
Phase 3: Backend Development (Months 6-8)
- Node.js & Express – Server-side JavaScript
- Databases – PostgreSQL, MongoDB
- REST APIs & GraphQL – Data fetching
- Authentication – JWT, OAuth 2.0
Phase 4: Advanced Topics (Months 9-12)
- DevOps Basics – Docker, CI/CD
- Cloud Platforms – AWS, Vercel, Cloudflare
- Testing – Jest, Playwright
- Performance Optimization – Core Web Vitals
2026 Trends to Watch
Astro, HTMX, and edge computing are reshaping how we build websites. Server-side rendering and static site generation are making a strong comeback for performance and SEO benefits.
Consistency beats intensity. Code a little every day, and you’ll be amazed at your progress.
