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Software Development

The complete journey from zero to employable full-stack developer.

This is the broad, structured path for becoming a professional software developer when you don't yet know which niche you want. It covers the full stack and the engineering habits — version control, testing, collaboration — that every role expects.

◷ 9–12 months Beginner → Intermediate 4 stations

The route

1

Programming foundations 8–12 weeks

One language deeply, plus problem-solving and the command line.

  • A first language
  • Problem solving
  • Command line
  • Git
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2

Web fundamentals 8–12 weeks

Build and style pages, then make them interactive with JavaScript.

  • HTML/CSS
  • JavaScript
  • Responsive design
  • DOM & APIs
3

Full stack 10–14 weeks

Frontend framework, backend, and a database working together.

  • React / a framework
  • Backend & APIs
  • Databases
  • Auth
4

Job-ready: projects & interviews 8–12 weeks

A strong portfolio, data-structures practice, and interview prep.

  • 2–3 portfolio apps
  • Data structures & algorithms
  • System design basics
  • Interview prep

Who it's for

  • Total beginners aiming for a dev job
  • Self-learners who want one coherent plan
  • Career switchers committing seriously

Career outcomes

  • Junior Software Developer
  • Full-Stack Developer

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