Full Stack Developer Roadmap 2025
BCA Hub's comprehensive guide to mastering modern web and mobile development technologies.
Frontend Development
Frontend development focuses on building user interfaces (UI) and experiences (UX) using technologies that run in the browser.
Basics
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HTML: Structures web content with semantic HTML5. Learn tags, forms, accessibility (a11y), and SEO basics. Learn
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CSS: Styles web pages with layouts, colors, and animations. Master Flexbox, Grid, media queries, and preprocessors like SASS. Learn
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JavaScript: Adds interactivity with ES6+ features (promises, async/await, DOM manipulation). Build dynamic apps. Learn
Frameworks
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React: JavaScript library for component-based UIs. Learn Hooks, Redux, React Router, and Next.js. Learn
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Vue.js: Lightweight framework for scalable UIs. Study Vue CLI, Vuex, and Nuxt.js. Learn
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Angular: TypeScript-based framework for enterprise apps. Master components, RxJS, and Angular CLI. Learn
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Webpack: Module bundler for optimizing assets. Learn configuration, loaders, and code splitting. Learn
Backend Development
Backend development manages server-side logic, APIs, and data processing to power frontend applications.
Technologies
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Python: Versatile language with Django and Flask frameworks for rapid development. Learn
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Node.js: JavaScript runtime for server-side apps. Learn Express.js and NestJS. Learn
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Ruby on Rails: Ruby framework for quick prototyping. Master ActiveRecord and MVC. Learn
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Java: Robust language for enterprise apps. Learn Spring Boot. Learn
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ASP.NET: Microsoft's framework for dynamic apps. Study MVC and Entity Framework. Learn
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Redis: In-memory data store for caching and queues. Learn pub/sub. Learn
Databases
Databases store and manage data, with relational (RDBMS), NoSQL, and graph options.
RDBMS
NoSQL
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MongoDB: Document-based database for JavaScript stacks. Learn Mongoose. Learn
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Cassandra: Distributed database for high scalability. Study wide-column stores. Learn
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CouchDB: Document database with RESTful APIs. Learn replication. Learn
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Elasticsearch: Search engine for full-text search and analytics. Learn
Graph Databases
DevOps
DevOps bridges development and operations with automation and infrastructure management.
Infrastructure
Automation
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Ansible: Configuration management with playbooks. Learn
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Chef: Infrastructure automation with cookbooks. Learn
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Jenkins: CI/CD tool for pipelines. Learn
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Docker: Containerization for consistent environments. Learn
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BladeCenter: IBM's server infrastructure for high-density computing. Learn
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Kubernetes: Container orchestration for scaling. Learn
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VMware: Virtualization for running multiple OS. Learn
Mobile App Development
Extend full-stack skills to mobile apps with cross-platform or native solutions.
Cross-Platform
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React Native: Build mobile apps with JavaScript and React. Learn navigation and native modules. Learn
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Ionic: Framework for hybrid mobile apps using HTML, CSS, and JavaScript. Learn
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PWA: Progressive Web Apps for app-like experiences using web technologies. Learn
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Xamarin: Cross-platform apps using C# and .NET. Learn Xamarin.Forms. Learn
Android
Learning Path
Follow BCA Hub's structured learning path to become a proficient full-stack developer in 2025.
- Learn the Basics: Start with HTML, CSS, and JavaScript. Build simple static websites.
- Master a Frontend Framework: Choose React, Vue, or Angular. Build a portfolio project.
- Understand Backend Development: Learn Node.js, Python, or Java. Create RESTful APIs.
- Work with Databases: Study MySQL or MongoDB. Integrate databases with your backend.
- Explore DevOps: Learn Docker and AWS basics. Deploy a full-stack app.
- Extend to Mobile: Try React Native, Ionic, or Swift/Kotlin for mobile apps.
- Build Projects: Create end-to-end projects to showcase skills.
- Stay Updated: Follow tech blogs, join communities, and contribute to open-source.