Frontend Development
1. HTML, CSS, and JavaScript
• Acquire fundamental knowledge in HTML for markup, CSS for styling, and JavaScript for incorporating interactivity into web pages.
•Resources: Mozilla Developer Network (MDN), W3Schools.
2. Responsive Web Design
•Understand the principles of responsive design to create Responsive web apps adapt to any device, offering a smooth experience across desktops, phones, and tablets.
•Resources: Responsive Web Design by MDN.
3. Frontend Frameworks/Libraries
Choose a JavaScript framework or library. Common options include React.js, Angular, or Vue.js.
4. Version Control (Git)
• Learn the basics of Git for version control. Understand concepts like branches, commits, and pull requests.
• Resources: Pro Git book, GitHub Learning Lab.
5. Frontend Build Tools
• Familiarize yourself with build tools like Webpack to manage and bundle your frontend assets.
• Resources: Webpack documentation, online tutorials.
6. Python Basics
• Gain a strong foundation in Python programming, including data types, control structures, functions, and error handling.
• Resources: Python official documentation, online courses.
7. Python Web Frameworks
• Choose a Python web framework for backend development. Django and Flask are popular choices.
• Resources: Django documentation, Flask documentation, online tutorials.
8. Database Fundamentals
• Gain a comprehensive understanding of database concepts, SQL, and database design. Acquire the necessary skills to effectively interact with databases by utilizing Python.
• Resources: SQL for Web Developers course, Database Design for Mere Mortals book.
9. ORM (Object-Relational Mapping)
• Explore how to use ORMs like SQLAlchemy (commonly used with Flask) or Django's built-in ORM for database interactions.
• Resources: SQLAlchemy documentation, Django ORM documentation.
10. RESTful APIs
Resources: RESTful API Design Best Practices, Flask-RESTful documentation.
Full-Stack Integration
11. Frontend-Backend Integration
• Explore how to connect the frontend and backend using AJAX, Fetch API, or other methods for asynchronous communication.
• Resources: MDN AJAX Guide, online tutorials.
12. Authentication and Authorization
• Implement user authentication and authorization mechanisms in your full-stack applications.
• Resources: Django Authentication documentation, Flask-Security for Flask.
Deployment and DevOps
13. Deployment Platforms
• Master web app deployment on cloud platforms like Heroku or AWS.
• Resources: Platform-specific documentation, online tutorials.
14. Continuous Integration/Continuous Deployment (CI/CD)
• Explore CI/CD pipelines to automate testing and deployment processes.
• Resources: Jenkins, GitLab CI, GitHub Actions.
15. Security Best Practices
• Understand common security vulnerabilities and implement best practices to secure your applications.
• Resources: OWASP Top Ten, Django Security documentation.
16. Containerization
• Explore containerization using Docker for consistent deployment across different environments.
• Resources: Docker documentation, online tutorials.
17. Websockets (Optional)
• Learn how to implement real-time communication using Websockets.
• Resources: Real-time Web with WebSockets by MDN.
Advanced Topics
18. GraphQL (Optional)
• Explore GraphQL as an alternative to RESTful APIs for more flexible data querying.
• Resources: GraphQL documentation, online courses.
19. Microservices Architecture (Optional)
• Understand the principles of microservices architecture for building scalable and maintainable systems.
• Resources: Building Microservices book, online articles.
20. Testing
• Learn how to write unit tests and conduct testing for both frontend and backend code.
• Resources: Testing Python Applications with Pytest, Jest for JavaScript testing.