1. Foundations
- HTML5:
- Semantic HTML, accessibility, and SEO best practices.
- CSS3:
- Advanced layouts (CSS Grid, Flexbox), animations, and responsive design.
- CSS preprocessors (SASS/SCSS).
- JavaScript (ES6+):
- Modern JavaScript features (let, const, arrow functions, destructuring, template literals, spread/rest operators).
- DOM manipulation, event handling, and asynchronous programming (Promises, async/await).
2. Version Control & Collaboration
- Git:
- Deep dive into Git commands, branching, merging, and resolving conflicts.
- GitHub/GitLab for project collaboration, pull requests, and issues management.
- CI/CD basics for automated testing and deployment.
3. Frontend Development
- JavaScript Frameworks/Libraries:
- React.js:
- Hooks, Context API, React Router, and component lifecycle.
- State management libraries (Redux, Zustand, or Recoil).
- Next.js (for React):
- Server-side rendering (SSR), static site generation (SSG), and API routes.
- Vue.js (alternative to React):
- Vue 3 features, Composition API, Vue Router, and Vuex for state management.
- Angular (for enterprise-level applications):
- TypeScript, RxJS, Angular CLI, and services.
- CSS Frameworks:
- Tailwind CSS: Utility-first CSS for rapid UI development.
- Bootstrap: For pre-built components and grid system.
- UI Libraries:
- Material-UI, Ant Design, or Chakra UI.
4. Backend Development
- Node.js:
- Understanding the Node.js runtime, npm (Node Package Manager), and asynchronous programming.
- Express.js:
- Building RESTful APIs, middleware, routing, and error handling.
- Alternative Backend Frameworks:
- Django (Python) or Ruby on Rails for different language ecosystems.
- Database Management:
- SQL Databases: PostgreSQL, MySQL, or MariaDB.
- NoSQL Databases: MongoDB or Firebase.
- ORMs: Sequelize (Node.js), Prisma (Node.js), or Mongoose (for MongoDB).
5. APIs & Authentication
- RESTful APIs:
- Building, consuming, and securing REST APIs.
- GraphQL:
- Understanding GraphQL syntax, queries, mutations, and integrating with React (Apollo Client).
- Authentication & Authorization:
- OAuth2, JWT, and sessions.
- Passport.js for authentication in Node.js.
- Third-party APIs:
- Integrating APIs like Stripe (for payments), Google Maps, or social media logins.
6. DevOps & Deployment
- Containerization:
- Docker basics, creating Dockerfiles, and managing containers.
- CI/CD Pipelines:
- Setting up CI/CD with GitHub Actions, Jenkins, or CircleCI.
- Cloud Providers:
- AWS (EC2, S3, RDS) or Azure for deploying applications.
- Vercel or Netlify for frontend deployments.
- Serverless Architecture:
- AWS Lambda, Firebase Functions, or Netlify Functions.
7. Testing & Quality Assurance
- Frontend Testing:
- Jest for unit testing.
- React Testing Library for component testing.
- Backend Testing:
- Mocha, Chai, or Supertest for API testing.
- End-to-End Testing:
- Cypress or Puppeteer for simulating user interactions.
8. Advanced Topics
- Progressive Web Apps (PWAs):
- Service workers, offline capabilities, and web app manifests.
- WebSockets:
- Real-time communication using Socket.io or WebSocket API.
- Microservices Architecture:
- Breaking down monolithic applications into microservices.
- GraphQL Subscriptions:
- Real-time data with GraphQL subscriptions.
9. Soft Skills & Best Practices
- Agile Methodologies:
- Scrum, Kanban, and sprint planning.
- Communication & Collaboration:
- Working with teams, code reviews, and pair programming.
- Code Quality & Documentation:
- Writing clean, maintainable code, using linters, and documenting APIs with tools like Swagger.