fullstack_roadmap.md

Detailed Weekly Roadmap for Full-Stack Development (6 Months)

Week	Focus Area	Goals and Skills	Resources/Tasks/Projects
1	HTML, CSS, and DOM	- Understand HTML structure, forms, and semantics. - Learn CSS basics and responsive design. - Explore the DOM and JavaScript integration.	- Build a static webpage. - Add interactivity with DOM manipulation.
2	JavaScript Basics	- Master variables, loops, functions, and arrays. - Explore ES6 features like let, const, and arrow functions.	- Create a to-do list app. - MDN Web Docs
3	Node.js Basics	- Understand the JavaScript runtime environment. - Write HTTP servers. - Explore Node.js vs other runtimes (e.g., Bun, Cloudflare).	- Build a simple Node.js server. - Compare runtimes.
4	HTTP Servers & Express	- Learn HTTP basics, request-response cycle. - Create REST APIs using Node.js and Express.	- Build a REST API for a blog platform.
5	NoSQL Databases (MongoDB)	- Understand NoSQL concepts. - Perform CRUD operations with MongoDB. - Explore schema design and indexing.	- Build a database for a "Bookshelf App" using MongoDB.
6	SQL Basics	- Learn SQL syntax. - Perform CRUD operations with SQL databases (e.g., MySQL or PostgreSQL).	- Build a simple database for user data.
7	ORMs (Sequelize/Mongoose)	- Learn about Object-Relational Mapping. - Use Sequelize for SQL and Mongoose for MongoDB. - Understand model relationships.	- Build a project that integrates Sequelize or Mongoose.
8	React Basics	- Learn React fundamentals: JSX, components, props, and state. - Use React Developer Tools.	- Build a task tracker app.
9	Styling React Apps	- Style React apps using Tailwind CSS or styled-components. - Learn responsive design in React.	- Restyle your task tracker app. - Tailwind CSS Docs
10	TypeScript Basics	- Learn TypeScript syntax and static typing. - Integrate TypeScript with React. - Explore type declarations for APIs and models.	- Refactor the task tracker app to TypeScript.
11	Next.js Basics	- Learn server-side rendering (SSR) and static site generation (SSG). - Build SEO-friendly apps.	- Build a blog site using Next.js.
12	Monorepos and Turborepo	- Understand monorepos and how to organize multiple projects. - Use Turborepo for performance optimization.	- Create a monorepo for shared libraries in React and Node.js.
13	Websockets & RTC Basics	- Understand real-time communication with Websockets. - Learn RTC for video/audio communication.	- Build a chat app with Websockets. - Explore RTC for a video conferencing feature.
14	Testing Basics	- Learn unit and integration testing. - Use Jest and React Testing Library. - Test APIs and frontend components.	- Write tests for your REST API and React components.
15	Authentication & JWT	- Understand secure user authentication. - Use JWT and cookies for session management.	- Add login/logout functionality to your blog platform.
16	Database Optimization	- Explore database optimization techniques (e.g., indexing, query optimization).	- Optimize queries for existing projects.
17	Advanced Backend Concepts	- Dive deeper into asynchronous programming and error handling. - Learn middleware chaining. - Implement complex backend logic.	- Refactor APIs with advanced features like rate limiting and complex queries.
18	Ref, Populate, and API Design	- Use ref and populate in Mongoose for relationships. - Learn API versioning and documentation (Swagger).	- Add relationships to your MongoDB models.
19	Advanced Frontend Features	- Learn dynamic form handling, animations, and accessibility features in React. - Explore Framer Motion for animations.	- Add form validation and animations to the task tracker.
20	Project Planning	- Plan a capstone project. - Define features, create high-level (HLD) and low-level designs (LLD).	- Create a project blueprint (e.g., e-commerce app or task tracker).
21	Capstone Backend Development	- Build the backend for your capstone project. - Implement CRUD APIs, authentication, and error handling.	- Set up Express.js, MongoDB, and authentication for the project.
22	Capstone Frontend Development	- Build the frontend for your capstone project. - Use React or Next.js for user interface. - Style the app with Tailwind CSS.	- Integrate the backend with the frontend.
23	Real-Time Features in Capstone	- Add real-time features using Websockets or RTC. - Implement live chat or real-time notifications.	- Enhance the capstone app with real-time functionality.
24	Testing and Deployment	- Test the app thoroughly. - Deploy the app to a cloud platform (e.g., Vercel, Heroku).	- Write unit and integration tests. - Deploy the capstone project.
25	Linting and Performance Optimization	- Set up linting tools (e.g., ESLint, Prettier). - Optimize frontend and backend performance. - Learn about caching strategies.	- Add ESLint and Prettier to your projects. - Optimize API response times and frontend load times.
26	Final Enhancements & Portfolio	- Polish the capstone project. - Add the project to a portfolio site. - Prepare for interviews with projects and a resume.	- Create a personal portfolio using Next.js. - Showcase all 10 projects in your portfolio.

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Here’s a list of 10 project ideas aligned with the roadmap, along with a guide to building them in a tabular format:

Project Name	Description	Steps to Build	Tech Stack
Task Tracker App	A React app to track daily tasks with add, edit, and delete functionality.	1. Set up React. 2. Build a task list UI. 3. Add state management with React hooks. 4. Store tasks locally.	React, CSS
Bookshelf App	A MongoDB-powered app to manage a collection of books with search and CRUD operations.	1. Set up MongoDB. 2. Create Express APIs for CRUD operations. 3. Connect backend to a React frontend.	Node.js, Express, MongoDB, React
Blog Platform	A platform for users to post, edit, and delete blog entries. Includes JWT-based authentication.	1. Build REST APIs with Express. 2. Use MongoDB or PostgreSQL for storing blogs. 3. Add authentication.	Node.js, MongoDB/PostgreSQL, React
Chat App	Real-time chat app using Websockets with user authentication.	1. Set up Websockets on the backend. 2. Implement chat UI in React. 3. Add JWT authentication.	Node.js, Websockets, React
E-Commerce Store	A store with product listings, a cart system, and checkout functionality.	1. Design product APIs. 2. Add cart logic in React. 3. Integrate Razorpay/Stripe for payments.	React, Node.js, MongoDB, Payment APIs
Portfolio Website	A personal portfolio to showcase projects and skills.	1. Use Next.js for SSR. 2. Style with Tailwind CSS. 3. Add portfolio content dynamically using JSON.	Next.js, Tailwind CSS
Expense Tracker	A tool to track income and expenses with visualizations.	1. Create React components for transactions. 2. Store data in MongoDB. 3. Visualize data using Chart.js.	React, MongoDB, Chart.js
Online Classroom Platform	A platform for faculty to share documents, conduct live sessions, and create assignments.	1. Build backend with Express. 2. Implement user roles. 3. Add WebRTC for live classes.	Node.js, WebRTC, React
Video Conferencing App	A basic conferencing app using WebRTC for real-time communication.	1. Set up WebRTC APIs. 2. Build React frontend. 3. Manage connections using signaling servers.	WebRTC, React
Capstone E-Commerce App	A fully-featured app with real-time notifications, authentication, and performance optimization.	1. Plan HLD and LLD. 2. Develop backend APIs. 3. Add Websocket-based notifications. 4. Deploy on the cloud.	Node.js, React, MongoDB, Websockets

Details on Building the Projects:

1. Progressive Complexity: Projects grow in difficulty from simple React apps (e.g., Task Tracker) to advanced, multi-featured applications (e.g., Capstone E-Commerce App).
2. Full Stack Integration: Emphasizes both frontend and backend skills, including databases, APIs, and real-time communication.
3. Deployment: Includes a deployment step (e.g., using Vercel, Heroku, or AWS) to simulate production environments.

Let me know if you need detailed guides for specific projects!