Stage 1: Foundation (Sem 1-2)
Goal: Learn basics of programming and web
1. Learn HTML, CSS, and JavaScript
These are the building blocks of web development.
Focus on:
HTML5: tags, forms, tables
CSS3: flexbox, grid, responsive design
JavaScript: variables, functions, DOM, events
Recommended Sites: FreeCodeCamp, MDN Web Docs, W3Schools
2. Learn Git & GitHub
Version control is essential.
Learn how to:
- Initialize a repo
- Commit changes
- Push to GitHub
- Use branches
3. Practice Projects
- Personal Portfolio
- Simple Calculator
- To-Do App
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Stage 2: Front-End Development (Sem 2-3)
Goal: Master modern front-end tools
4. Learn a Front-End Framework ([Link])
React is highly in-demand.
Learn:
- Components
- Props, State
- Hooks (useState, useEffect)
- Routing with React Router
5. Learn Responsive Design & UI Libraries
Bootstrap, Tailwind CSS, Material UI
Make your websites mobile-friendly
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Stage 3: Back-End Development (Sem 3-4)
Goal: Learn how server and databases work
6. Learn [Link] + [Link]
Build servers and APIs
Handle routes and middleware
7. Learn Database
Start with MongoDB (NoSQL) or MySQL (SQL)
Learn:
- CRUD operations
- Relationships (for SQL)
- Mongoose (for MongoDB)
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Stage 4: Full Stack Projects (Sem 4-5)
Goal: Build real-world full stack apps
8. Combine Front-End + Back-End (MERN Stack)
MERN Stack = MongoDB + Express + React + Node
Build full applications:
- Blog App
- E-commerce App
- Social Media Clone
9. Learn REST APIs & Authentication
Handle login/signup with JWT or sessions
Work with API data using Postman
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Stage 5: Polish & Prepare (Sem 5-6)
Goal: Become job/internship ready
10. Learn Deployment & DevOps Basics
Host apps on:
Frontend: Netlify, Vercel
Backend: Render, Railway, Cyclic
Use GitHub Actions for CI/CD basics
11. Build a Portfolio Website
Showcase 3-5 projects
Add your resume and GitHub links
12. Apply for Internships
AngelList, Internshala, LinkedIn
Freelance platforms: Upwork, Fiverr
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Bonus: Learn TypeScript, [Link] or Testing (optional but valuable)