Web Development Roadmap for Beginners
Step 1: Basic Web Development (1-2 Months)
- HTML: Structure (headings, paragraphs, forms, tables)
- CSS: Styling (colors, fonts, layouts, flexbox, grid)
- Projects: 2-3 websites (Portfolio, Blog, Landing Page)
Step 2: JavaScript (2-3 Months)
- JavaScript Basics: Variables, loops, functions, DOM
- ES6+ Concepts: Arrow functions, promises, async/await
- Projects: Calculator, To-Do List, Weather App
Step 3: Frontend Development (2-3 Months)
- CSS Frameworks: Bootstrap, Tailwind CSS
- JavaScript Libraries: React.js
- Projects: E-commerce Website, Dashboard, Portfolio
Step 4: Backend Development (2-3 Months)
- Node.js + Express.js: Server-side development
- Database: MongoDB / MySQL
- API Development: REST API
- Projects: Blog Website, User Authentication
Step 5: Full Stack Developer (2-3 Months)
- MERN Stack (MongoDB, Express.js, React.js, Node.js)
- Authentication: JWT, OAuth
- Deployment: Vercel, Netlify, Render, DigitalOcean
- Projects: Full Stack Apps (E-commerce, Social Media)
Step 6: Build Portfolio & Apply for Jobs
- GitHub: Upload projects
- Portfolio Website: Showcase your work
- Resume & LinkedIn: Apply for jobs & internships
- Freelancing: Fiverr, Upwork
Internship Websites:
- Internshala: internshala.com
- LinkedIn Jobs: linkedin.com/jobs
- We Work Remotely: weworkremotely.com
- AngelList: angel.co/jobs
- Fiverr & Upwork
Extra Tips:
- Practice 2-3 hours daily
- Focus on projects, not just tutorials
- Write blogs & contribute to GitHub
- Stay active on LinkedIn
Follow this roadmap and you can become a Web Developer in 6-9 months!