Accelerated Full-Stack & DevOps Journey

Your Comprehensive 6-Month Learning Journey

Sprint Overview

6

Months of Focus

6-8+

Hours Daily Effort

1

Target Job Role

Core Technology Focus

This intensive sprint is designed to transform you into a job-ready Full-Stack and DevOps developer. It covers modern web development from frontend (Next.js) to backend (Node.js, Databases) and essential deployment practices (Docker, CI/CD). The goal is to build a robust portfolio showcasing end-to-end application development and deployment skills.

  • ✓DevOps Fundamentals (Linux, Docker, CI/CD)
  • ✓Next.js (Frontend & API Routes)
  • ✓Node.js & Express.js (Backend APIs)
  • ✓Databases (SQL/NoSQL - MongoDB/PostgreSQL)
  • ✓TypeScript, Git, & Advanced JavaScript

6-Month Sprint Timeline

This timeline outlines the structured plan to progress from foundational concepts to advanced full-stack development and DevOps readiness. Click on each month to see the detailed focus areas, key actions, and project goals for that period.

Month 1: Programming Fundamentals & DSA (August 2025)

Weeks 1-2: Advanced JavaScript & TypeScript

  • Deep dive into JS (Closures, Prototypes, Event Loop, Async/Await).
  • Master TypeScript for type-safe and scalable applications.
  • Solidify Git & GitHub for collaborative development.

Weeks 3-4: Data Structures & Algorithms (Basics)

  • Understand Arrays, Linked Lists, Hash Maps, Stacks, Queues.
  • Practice basic Algorithms (Sorting, Searching, Recursion).
  • Solve 2-3 LeetCode Easy/Medium problems daily.
  • Goal: Build foundational problem-solving skills.

Month 2: Frontend Development with Next.js (September 2025)

Weeks 1-2: React.js Fundamentals

  • Master React.js (Components, Props, State, Hooks, Context API).
  • Build reusable and modular React components.
  • Implement responsive UI with Tailwind CSS.

Weeks 3-4: Next.js Deep Dive

  • Learn Next.js routing, data fetching methods (SSR, SSG, ISR).
  • Understand API Routes for backend functionality within Next.js.
  • Build a multi-page Next.js application.
  • Mini-Project: Develop a responsive Next.js blog or e-commerce frontend.

Month 3: Backend Development with Node.js & Databases (October 2025)

Weeks 1-2: Node.js & Express.js

  • Learn Node.js core concepts (event loop, modules, Streams).
  • Build robust RESTful APIs with Express.js.
  • Implement middleware, error handling, and authentication (JWT).

Weeks 3-4: Database Management

  • Understand SQL (PostgreSQL) and NoSQL (MongoDB) databases.
  • Work with ORMs/ODMs (Prisma, Mongoose) for database interaction.
  • Design and implement complex database schemas.
  • Goal: Create a functional backend API with database integration.

Month 4: Full-Stack Integration & Deployment (November 2025)

Weeks 1-2: Integrated Full-Stack Application

  • Integrate Next.js frontend with Node.js backend APIs.
  • Implement end-to-end user flows (login, registration, CRUD).
  • Focus on data flow, state management across the stack.

Weeks 3-4: Basic Deployment & Docker

  • Deploy full-stack applications to cloud platforms (Vercel, Render).
  • Introduction to Docker: images, containers, Dockerfiles.
  • Use Docker Compose for local multi-service development.
  • Major Project: Deploy a complete full-stack application.

Month 5: DevOps & Cloud Engineering (December 2025)

Weeks 1-2: Advanced Docker & Kubernetes Basics

  • Advanced Docker concepts (multi-stage builds, networking).
  • Introduction to Kubernetes: pods, deployments, services, scaling.
  • Set up a local Kubernetes environment (Minikube/Kind).

Weeks 3-4: CI/CD & Cloud Services

  • Implement CI/CD pipelines (e.g., GitHub Actions) for automated testing & deployment.
  • Explore core cloud services for deployment (EC2, S3, RDS, Lambda basics).
  • Understand monitoring, logging, and alerting fundamentals.
  • Project: Implement CI/CD for a full-stack app.

Month 6: System Design & Interview Prep (January 2026)

Weeks 1-2: Advanced DSA & Problem Solving

  • Intensive DSA practice: Trees, Graphs, Dynamic Programming, Heaps.
  • Solve 2-3 LeetCode Medium/Hard problems daily.
  • Focus on optimizing time and space complexity.

Weeks 3-4: System Design & Interview Readiness

  • Study System Design case studies (designing scalable, distributed systems).
  • Practice mock technical, behavioral, and system design interviews.
  • Refine resume, build a strong portfolio, and optimize LinkedIn profile.
  • Goal: Be fully prepared to ace interviews and land a role.

Overall Sprint Progress

Daily Checklist

Stay on track with your daily goals. Click on an item to mark it as complete or incomplete. Use the navigation to view past days.

Tips for Success

Maximize your learning and job search effectiveness with these proven strategies.

💡

Code Every Day

Consistency is paramount. Even short, focused coding sessions are vital to build muscle memory and reinforce concepts.

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Learn by Doing & Extend

Don't just consume tutorials. Pause, code along, and then immediately try to extend or modify projects with your unique additions.

🤔

Understand WHY, Not Just HOW

Always question the "why" behind patterns, architectural choices, and technical decisions. This builds deeper understanding.

✨

Show, Don't Just Tell

Your live deployed projects on your portfolio website and active GitHub are your strongest assets. Recruiters want to see working code.

🗣️

Articulate Your Thoughts

Practice explaining your code, design decisions, and problem-solving process out loud. This is critical for interviews.

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Network Strategically

Many jobs come through referrals. Build genuine connections on LinkedIn and engage with the tech community.

Key Resources & Tools

Leverage these essential tools and platforms to accelerate your learning and development.

Code Editors & Version Control

  • **VS Code:** Primary IDE for development.
  • **Git:** Version control system.
  • **GitHub:** Platform for code hosting, collaboration, and portfolio.

Learning & Practice Platforms

  • **LeetCode/HackerRank:** For Data Structures & Algorithms practice.
  • **MDN Web Docs:** Comprehensive reference for HTML, CSS, JavaScript.
  • **Official Docs:** Next.js, Node.js, Express.js, Docker, etc.

Deployment & Cloud

  • **Vercel/Netlify/Render:** For deploying frontend & full-stack apps.
  • **Docker Hub:** For sharing and pulling Docker images.
  • **AWS/GCP/Azure:** Explore free tier services for cloud basics.