This instant guide to learn full-stack development in Surat is for those who cannot afford to attend a professional class due to time or financial constraints.
In the guide, we will focus on a detailed 6-month plan to learn full-stack development.
Month 1: Master the basics of web development:
Key skills to start with:
- HTML: Structure of web pages
- CSS: Styling and layout
- JavaScript: Interactivity and browser behaviour
What to do:
- Build a personal portfolio site
- Learn responsive design
- Practice basic DOM manipulation with JavaScript
Tools to Learn:
- Visual Studio Code
- Git and GitHub
- Chrome DevTools
Month 2: Dig deeper into JavaScript and frontend development-
Key topics to cover:
- ES6+ features
- Async programming
- Modular code and error handling
Frontend Framework:
React.js- the most in-demand frontend library
Mini Projects:
- To-do app
- Weather app using an API
- Calculator
Month 3: Backend Fundamentals-
Backend Topics:
- Node.js: JavaScript runtime for building servers
- Express.js: Web framework for Node
- Restful APIS: Create, read, update, and delete data
Databases:
- Mongodb (Nosql database) with Mongoose ORM
- Projects to build:
- Basic API (CRUD for a blog or notes app)
- Authentication ( Login/Signup system)
Month 4: Build Full Stack Projects:
Now, bring it all together: frontend + backend.
- Focus Stack:
- MERN Stack = MongoDB +Express+ React+ Node
- What to learn?
- Connecting frontend with backend (API Calls)
- User Authentication (JWT or QAuth)
- State Management ( React, context or Redux)
Projects to build:
- Blog platform
- Task Management App
- E-Commerce product catalogue
Month 5: Advanced topics + Deployment:
- Advanced Concepts
- File Uploads
- Role-based access
- Error handling and logging
- Performance Optimization
- Deployment:
- Use Vercel, Netlify
- Use render, Railway, or Heroku
- Learn basic CI/CD concepts
Month 6: Portfolio, practice, and Job Prep:
- Portfolio:
- Deploy 2-3 best projects
- Add project descriptions, tech stack, live demo, GitHub Link
Practice:
- Do coding challenges
- Practice system design basics
- Contribute to open-source projects
Job Prep:
- Write a tech resume and update your LinkedIn
- Prepare for interviews
- Start Applying
