Complete Dev Roadmap crafted by experts
Master the fundamentals of programming and web development
Learn core Programming basics and logic building.
I personally found the Harvard's CS 50 lectures to be the best resource for an introduction to programming fundamentals. It has a lot of key that our academia may miss or just brush over, overall this is an essential resource!
Learn core JavaScript concepts, ES6+ features, and modern syntax
Tbh, Javascript fundamentals are almost everywhere, you can use any decent tutorials from Youtube but do consult the official JS Docs.
Understand static typing and why TypeScript is preferred over JavaScript
TypeScript can be overwhelming at first, feel like a un warranted hassle, but it's one of the most important pieces of modern web dev. Look into the any youtube tutorial for TS basics, these resources made the transition from JavaScript smooth and practical for me.
Master CSS basics before moving to frameworks
CSS can be tricky, it took me a while to understand the basic concepts but FreeCodeCamp's Responsive Design course is what got me over the line, it's a great resource that helps build css muscle memory.
Build modern web applications with React and its ecosystem
Components, hooks, state management, and React patterns
React's new documentation is excellent. I supplemented it with practical projects and community insights. If you're a beginner, Pedro's Tutorial is a great start for you, it's a bit outdated but still great for the fundamentals, after that you can look into Dave Gray's react series which is a bit more advanced.
Learn modern state management with Zustand or Redux
I started with Redux but found Zustand much simpler for most use cases. Both are valuable to understand.
Master Tailwind CSS for rapid UI development
Tailwind transformed how I write CSS. The official docs and component library are excellent starting points, but following any example project helps build the memory for tailwind.
Expand to backend development and full-stack applications
Server-side JavaScript and API development
Node.js and Express form the backbone of JavaScript backend development. These resources helped me understand server-side concepts, consult the official docs or look into Dave Gray's Express series.
Full-stack React framework with SSR capabilities
Next.js is the most popular React framework. The official docs and community tutorials made learning it straightforward. I learnt it by building a lot of projects with Next & writing a lot of bad code in the process. You can use the official docs or any tutorial from Javascript Mastery.
Master technical interviews and coding challenges
Essential algorithms for coding interviews
LeetCode can be overwhelming. I found success by following structured lists and watching explanations for patterns. Pro Tip: LeetCode's cheet sheat is a great summary of everything DSA
Understand scalable system architecture
System design interviews focus on high-level architecture. You can consult several examples for these on youtube, some of the more used one's are:
Land your first remote developer job
Showcase your projects and skills effectively
A strong portfolio is crucial for landing interviews. I focused on showcasing 2-3 quality projects with clean code and good documentation. Your project should show problem-solving and something unique, be it in design or functionality or anything else!
Know where to find remote opportunities
I had the most success with LinkedIn and Crossover for finding remote opportunities. Building a strong network was key.
Share your projects on social media and start applying to remote positions