Learn fundamental programming concepts:
Syntax, data types, and operators
Control structures (if-else, loops)
Object-oriented programming (classes, objects, inheritance, polymorphism)
Exception handling and debugging
Master the basics of web development:
HTML: Elements, attributes, forms, and semantic markup
CSS: Selectors, properties, Flexbox, Grid, and media queries
Responsive design principles and best practices
Understand the client-side scripting language:
Variables, data types, and operators
Functions and scope
DOM manipulation and events
Introduction to ES6 features (let, const, arrow functions, promises)
Choose and learn a modern JavaScript framework:
React: Components, state, props, and hooks
Angular: Modules, components, services, and dependency injection
Vue.js: Vue instance, directives, and state management
Learn server-side programming with Java:
Understanding Servlets and JSP (JavaServer Pages)
Spring Framework basics (Spring MVC, Spring Boot)
Creating RESTful APIs with Spring Boot
Data handling with Spring Data JPA
Work with data storage solutions:
SQL fundamentals: Queries, joins, and subqueries
Database design principles and normalization
JDBC: Connecting Java applications to databases
Using ORM frameworks like Hibernate
Implement security features in your applications:
User authentication and authorization (Spring Security)
Token-based authentication with JWT
Best practices for securing web applications
Understand modern architectural patterns:
Microservices principles: Decoupled services and scaling
Containerization with Docker: Basics and image creation
Building and deploying microservices with Spring Cloud
Ensure quality through testing:
Unit testing with JUnit
Integration testing with Spring Test
End-to-end testing strategies (Selenium, Cypress)
Prepare applications for production:
CI/CD principles and tools (GitHub Actions, Jenkins)
Deploying applications on platforms like AWS, Heroku, or Azure
Environment management and configuration
Create a portfolio showcasing your skills:
Build and document full-stack applications
Contribute to open-source projects
Present your projects on GitHub and personal website