Java Full Stack Developer Roadmap (2025)
Phase 1: Core Java (Month 1-2)
Master fundamentals of Java: variables, loops, OOP, collections, exception handling, Java 8+ features like
lambdas and streams.
Phase 2: DSA (Data Structures & Algorithms) (Month 2-3)
Practice arrays, strings, linked lists, stacks, queues, trees, graphs, sorting and searching, recursion, dynamic
programming.
Phase 3: Frontend Development (Month 3-4)
Learn HTML, CSS, JavaScript, React.js, JSX, props/state, hooks, and styling with Tailwind or Bootstrap.
Phase 4: Backend with Java Spring Boot (Month 4-6)
Develop RESTful APIs, learn Spring Boot, Spring Data JPA, Spring Security, and exception handling.
Phase 5: Database & Persistence (Parallel with Backend)
Work with MySQL/PostgreSQL, practice CRUD, joins, indexing, and optionally MongoDB for NoSQL.
Phase 6: API Integration & REST (Ongoing)
Understand JSON, HTTP methods, status codes, testing APIs with Postman, and CORS handling.
Phase 7: Version Control & Deployment (Ongoing)
Use Git, GitHub, Docker basics, CI/CD pipelines, and deploy apps on Vercel, Render, Netlify, or AWS.
Phase 8: Build Projects (Month 5-6)
Create at least 3 full stack projects like a blog, e-commerce site, or quiz app with authentication and
deployment.
Java Full Stack Developer Roadmap (2025)
Phase 9: Testing & DevOps (Optional) (Advanced)
Learn unit testing (JUnit), integration testing (Mockito), containerization with Docker.
Phase 10: Soft Skills & Interview Prep (Final Weeks)
Improve resume, GitHub profile, practice DSA, mock interviews, and system design basics.