MERN Stack Developer Roadmap (4-5 Months Plan)
Month 1: HTML + CSS + Git + Basic JavaScript
Week 1: HTML & CSS (Basics to Advanced)
- HTML tags, forms, semantic elements
- CSS selectors, flexbox, grid, responsive design
Resources:
- HTML & CSS Full Course - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mU6anWqZJcc
- Flexbox Froggy - https://flexboxfroggy.com/
- CSS Grid Garden - https://cssgridgarden.com/
Practice: Make 3 clones (e.g., Google, Netflix, Amazon homepage)
Week 2: Git + GitHub
- Git basics: init, add, commit, push, pull
- GitHub: repos, branches, pull requests
Resources:
- Git & GitHub Crash Course - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RGOj5yH7evk
Practice: Push your clones to GitHub
Week 3-4: JavaScript (Core Concepts)
- Variables, data types, loops, conditionals
- Functions, arrays, objects, DOM manipulation
- Events, localStorage
Resources:
- JavaScript Full Course - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jS4aFq5-91M
- JavaScript.info - https://javascript.info/
Practice: Build: Calculator, Todo app, Weather app using API
Month 2: Advanced JavaScript + ES6 + Projects
Week 1-2: ES6 & Advanced JS
- Arrow functions, promises, async/await
- Destructuring, spread/rest, classes
Resources:
- ES6+ Tutorial - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NCwa_xi0Uuc
Week 3-4: DOM + Mini Projects
- Projects: Modal, Accordion, Image Slider, Joke app, Quote generator
Resources:
- JavaScript 20 Projects - https://github.com/bradtraversy/vanillawebprojects
Month 3: React.js + Firebase
Week 1: React Basics
- Components, props, state, useEffect
Resources:
- React JS Full Course - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bMknfKXIFA8
Week 2-3: Routing + State Management
- React Router, Lifting state, Context API
Resources:
- React Router Docs - https://reactrouter.com/en/main
- React Docs - https://react.dev/
Week 4: Firebase Auth + Hosting
Resources:
- Firebase Auth Tutorial - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PKwu15ldZ7k
Month 4: Node.js + Express + MongoDB
Week 1: Node.js + Express
- HTTP, middleware, routes, REST APIs
Resources:
- Node & Express Crash Course - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Oe421EPjeBE
Week 2: MongoDB Basics
- CRUD operations, Mongoose
Resources:
- MongoDB Crash Course - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-56x56UppqQ
Week 3-4: Fullstack Integration
- Connecting frontend with backend (API calls)
- JWT authentication
Month 5: Final Projects + Job Prep
Weeks 1-3: Build 2-3 Solid MERN Projects
Projects:
- Job Portal
- Expense Tracker
- Social Media Lite
Week 4: Resume + GitHub + Interview Prep
Resources:
- JavaScript Interview Questions - https://github.com/sudheerj/javascript-interview-questions
- Frontend Interview Handbook - https://frontendinterviewhandbook.com/
- Resume Template - https://github.com/saadpasta/developerFolio
