Full Stack Developer Roadmap 2024

Frontend Development

Essential Skills

• HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript (ES6+)
• React.js or Vue.js or Angular
• TypeScript
• CSS-in-JS and CSS Modules

Modern Frontend Tools

• Build tools: Vite, Webpack
• Package managers: npm, yarn, pnpm
• State management: Redux Toolkit, Zustand
• Testing: Jest, React Testing Library

Backend Development

Core Technologies

• Node.js and Express.js
• Python with FastAPI or Django
• Database: PostgreSQL, MongoDB
• RESTful APIs and GraphQL

Advanced Concepts

• Authentication & Authorization
• Microservices architecture
• Message queues (Redis, RabbitMQ)
• WebSockets for real-time features

DevOps & Deployment

• Git and GitHub workflows
• Docker containerization
• CI/CD pipelines
• Cloud platforms (AWS, Vercel)

Professional Skills

• Clean Code principles
• Design Patterns
• System Design basics
• Agile methodologies