The NO-BS guide to become a Full-Stack Developer
Tiny, brief, and concise NO-BS conclusion to becoming a Real Full-Stack Developer
There are more than thousands of videos online on YouTube that provide paths to becoming a full-stack developer, with millions of views, and I, as a self-taught Full-Stack developer, found these videos so boring, misleading, and futile.
When I was new to web development, I was looking for a roadmap to lead me to becoming a Full-Stack developer. When I searched YouTube for it, numerous videos popped up with fancy thumbnails. I watched three of the most-viewed ones—as we all tend to trust the most-viewed videos on YouTube—and each of those videos provided distinct roadmaps to becoming a full-stack developer, which was overwhelming for me to decide which roadmap to follow and actually end up being a full-stack developer.
I thought it’d be a great and life-saving idea to share my own personal experience and advic
e that nobody on the internet told me before starting on my web development journey.
Here is a tiny, brief, and concise NO-BS conclusion to become a full-stack developer…
Start with a clear goal
Becoming a full stack developer takes time and dedication. Set your sights on getting a job in web development and focus on building coding projects that you can showcase in your resume.
Frontend Development
Dive into HTML, CSS, and JavaScript—the fundamental languages of the web. Gain a good understanding of JavaScript, as it's a crucial skill for frontend development.
Learn React
To increase your job prospects, learn a UI framework like React. Research and choose React, which is widely used and offers ample job opportunities. Master JavaScript to make the most of React's capabilities.
Learning Resources
Take advantage of online courses like "Web Development 2023 bootcamp" by Angela Yu on Udemy. Supplement your learning with YouTube channels such as Web Dev Simplified, freecodecamp, and Kevin Powell.
Backend Development
During internships or self-study, explore full stack frameworks like Next.js, which combines React with server-side capabilities. Familiarize yourself with APIs, Node.js, Express, and databases like MongoDB.
Building a MERN Stack Project
Put your skills to the test by creating a basic MERN stack project. Manipulate data using React, Next.js, Node.js, Express, and MongoDB. This hands-on experience will solidify your full stack development skills.
Time and Persistence
Remember, becoming a full stack developer takes time. Keep coding, building projects, and gaining confidence. Embrace the learning process and persevere through challenges.
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