Day |
Focus Area |
Tasks |
1-2 | Programming Fundamentals | Choose a language (Python/JavaScript), learn basic syntax, and complete coding exercises. |
3-5 | Backend Architecture and API Fundamentals | Understand server-client architecture, explore HTTP/HTTPS, and learn about RESTful API concepts. |
6-8 | Database Management | Study relational databases, learn basic SQL queries, and understand normalization principles. |
9-11 | Backend Framework Basics | Choose Django (Python) or Express.js (Node.js) and follow introductory tutorials to create a basic web application. |
12-14 | API Development and Integration | Learn to create RESTful APIs using your chosen framework, understand routes, controllers, and middleware concepts. |
15-16 | Version Control and Collaboration | Learn Git basics, create a repository on GitHub/Bitbucket, and collaborate on a simple project. |
17-18 | DevOps and Continuous Integration/Continuous Deployment (CI/CD) | Explore containerization with Docker, learn Kubernetes basics, and understand CI/CD principles. |
19-20 | Final Project and Documentation | Create a small backend project, document APIs, endpoints, and database structure, and share on GitHub/portfolio. |
Day |
Focus Area |
Tasks |
1-5 | Programming Fundamentals | Choose a language (Python/JavaScript), set up your development environment, and complete coding exercises. |
6-10 | Web Development Basics | Learn HTML, CSS, and basic JavaScript. Build simple static web pages. |
11-15 | Database Fundamentals | Study relational databases (e.g., MySQL, PostgreSQL), learn SQL queries, and practice creating and manipulating databases. |
16-20 | Backend Framework Introduction | Choose a backend framework (e.g., Django, Express.js) and complete introductory tutorials. Build a basic dynamic web application. |
21-25 | API Development | Deepen your understanding of APIs, create RESTful APIs, and integrate them into your web application. |
26-30 | Version Control and Collaboration | Learn Git and GitHub, collaborate on projects, and contribute to open source if possible. |
31-35 | Advanced Backend Concepts | Explore advanced topics like authentication, authorization, middleware, and error handling in your chosen backend framework. |
36-40 | Databases and ORM | Dive deeper into database management and learn how to use Object-Relational Mapping (ORM) tools like Hibernate or Sequelize. |
41-45 | Web Security | Understand security best practices, implement HTTPS, and learn about common security vulnerabilities and how to prevent them. |
46-50 | DevOps and Deployment | Explore containerization with Docker, learn about Kubernetes, and set up a continuous integration/continuous deployment (CI/CD) pipeline. |
51-55 | Performance Optimization | Learn techniques for optimizing web performance, including caching, lazy loading, and minimizing resource requests. |
56-60 | Final Project and Portfolio | Create a comprehensive backend project, document your code, APIs, and deployment process. Showcase your work on a portfolio or GitHub. Seek feedback and make improvements. |
Day |
Focus Area |
Tasks |
1-7 | Programming Fundamentals | Choose a language (Python/JavaScript/Java), set up your development environment, and focus on mastering basic syntax and programming concepts. |
8-14 | Web Development Basics | Dive into HTML, CSS, and JavaScript. Build static web pages and gain proficiency in creating responsive layouts. |
15-21 | Database Fundamentals | Learn about relational databases (e.g., MySQL, PostgreSQL). Practice designing schemas, writing SQL queries, and understanding normalization. |
22-28 | Backend Framework Introduction | Choose a backend framework (e.g., Django, Express.js) and complete comprehensive tutorials. Develop a basic dynamic web application. |
29-35 | API Development | Deepen your understanding of APIs. Create RESTful APIs and integrate them into your web application. |
36-42 | Version Control and Collaboration | Master Git and GitHub. Collaborate on larger projects, participate in open source contributions, and understand branching and merging strategies. |
43-49 | Advanced Backend Concepts | Explore advanced topics such as middleware, authentication, and authorization. Understand the intricacies of your chosen backend framework. |
50-56 | Databases and ORM | Dive deeper into database management. Learn about Object-Relational Mapping (ORM) tools like Hibernate or Sequelize. |
57-63 | Web Security | Focus on web security practices, including encryption, secure coding, and protection against common vulnerabilities. |
64-70 | DevOps and Deployment | Explore containerization with Docker, delve into Kubernetes, and set up a robust CI/CD pipeline for automated testing and deployment. |
71-77 | Performance Optimization | Learn techniques for optimizing web performance. Implement caching, lazy loading, and other strategies to enhance application speed. |
78-84 | Advanced Topics and Specialization | Explore topics like microservices architecture, serverless computing, and other emerging trends. Consider a specialization based on interest. |
85-90 | Final Project and Portfolio | Undertake a comprehensive backend project that encompasses all learned skills. Document your code, APIs, and deployment process in your portfolio. Seek feedback and continuously refine your work. |