1-Year Web Development Roadmap
Month 1-2: Core Foundations
- Learn HTML5 & CSS3 (semantic HTML, Flexbox, Grid, forms, media queries)
- Practice responsive design principles
- JavaScript Basics (Variables, Data Types, Loops, Functions, Arrays, Objects)
- DOM Manipulation, Events, Timers
- Git & GitHub: init repo, commit, push, branches, pull requests
- Basic UI/UX: color schemes, spacing, typography, Figma intros
- Projects: Personal portfolio, clone website landing page (e.g., Netflix)
Month 3-4: JavaScript Mastery + Frontend Framework
- Advanced JavaScript: ES6+, Promises, Fetch API, Async/Await
- Learn React.js (Create React App, JSX, Components, Props, State)
- Hooks: useState, useEffect, basic lifecycle concepts
- Routing with React Router DOM
- Styling: Tailwind CSS / Bootstrap
- Projects: ToDo App, Weather App (OpenWeather API), Blog UI
Month 5-6: Backend Development
- Choose: Node.js + Express or Laravel (PHP)
- Learn server setup, routes, middleware, API design
- REST API creation (GET, POST, PUT, DELETE)
- Connect with MongoDB or MySQL
- Authentication (JWT for Node or Sanctum for Laravel)
- File uploads (Multer or Laravel file system)
- Projects: Auth API, Blog backend, Admin CRUD panel
Month 7-8: Full Stack Integration
- Connect frontend (React) with backend (API calls using Axios)
- Use Context API or Redux for state management
- Build forms with validation (React Hook Form or custom logic)
- Token-based auth for protected routes
- Projects: Full Stack Blog App, Profile Management, Secure Dashboard
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1-Year Web Development Roadmap
Month 9-10: Advanced Features + Deployment
- Learn Firebase (Auth, Firestore DB, Hosting, Cloud Storage)
- Upload files/images using Firebase or Cloudinary
- Hosting: Vercel, Netlify (frontend), Render (backend)
- Basic CI/CD using GitHub Actions
- Docker basics (optional)
- Projects: Chat App, Real-time Todo App, Portfolio with CMS
Month 11: Build Final Projects
- Choose 1-2 complex, real-world projects to showcase
- Examples: E-commerce store, Social platform, SaaS dashboard
- Add features: Auth, Admin Panel, Search, Filters, Pagination
- Make them responsive, SEO-optimized and mobile-friendly
Month 12: Career Preparation
- Polish GitHub profile and README.md for all projects
- Finalize personal portfolio site with 5+ projects
- Write resume & cover letter (tailored to web dev)
- Practice technical and HR interview questions
- Register on LinkedIn, Upwork, Fiverr, Rozee, etc.
- Submit applications and prepare for interviews
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