Roadmap

Phase 1: Learn the Basics

1. Programming Fundamentals
Start with learning the basics of programming if you're not already familiar with any language.
• Recommended Language: JavaScript
• Resources:
o freeCodeCamp - JavaScript Basics
o MDN Web Docs - JavaScript Guide
• Prac ce Pla orms: HackerRank, Codewars

2. Learn Web Development Basics

Understand how websites work and how to build them.
• Topics:
o HTML, CSS: Structure and styling of web pages.
o JavaScript: Make web pages interac ve.
• Tools:
o Text Editor: Visual Studio Code (VS Code).
• Resources:
o freeCodeCamp - Responsive Web Design
o The Odin Project - Web Development

Phase 2: Dive Into Speci c Technologies

3. Frontend Development
Learn to build dynamic user interfaces.
• Topics:
o Framework: React.js (popular for modern web apps).
o State management, API calls (Axios), and working with forms.
• Resources:
o React O cial Docs


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4. Backend Development
Learn to build APIs and server-side logic.
• Topics:
o Backend Framework: Node.js with Express.js.
o RESTful APIs: How to create and test them.
o Database Basics: Learn MongoDB or PostgreSQL.
• Resources:
o freeCodeCamp - APIs and Microservices
o The Odin Project - Node.js

5. Blockchain Basics
Understand the fundamentals of blockchain.
• Topics:
o What is blockchain, and how does it work?
o Public vs. Private Blockchains.
o Ethereum and Smart Contracts.
• Resources:
o Ethereum.org Introduc on
o YouTube: Blockchain Basics by Simply Explained

6. Smart Contract Development

Learn how to write and deploy smart contracts.
• Topics:
o Solidity: A programming language for Ethereum smart contracts.
o Tools: Remix IDE, Tru e, or Hardhat.
o Test Contracts: Using local blockchain environments like Ganache.
• Resources:
o CryptoZombies - Learn Solidity



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Phase 3: Build Your First Projects

7. Prac ce Simple Projects
1. Cer cate Issuance App (without blockchain):
o Build a web app where users can create and verify cer cates.
o Use React.js (frontend) + Node.js/Express.js (backend) + MongoDB (database).
2. Basic Blockchain Interac on:
o Deploy a simple smart contract using Remix IDE.
o Interact with it using Web3.js or Ethers.js in a small web app.

Phase 4: Work on the Cer cate Veri ca on System

1. Frontend:
o Build a React app with a form to upload cer cate details.
o Generate QR codes using libraries like qrcode.react.
2. Backend:
o Use Node.js + Express.js to manage APIs.
o Interact with blockchain via Web3.js or Ethers.js.
3. Blockchain:
o Write and deploy a Solidity smart contract to manage cer cate issuance and
veri ca on.
o Use Ganache for local tes ng.
4. Integra on:
o Connect your frontend to your backend and blockchain.
5. Tes ng and Deployment:
o Test the app on a local blockchain rst.
o Deploy smart contracts on a testnet like Goerli or Sepolia.

Phase 5: Advanced Learning

• Decentralized Storage: Learn about IPFS for storing cer cate les.



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 • Security: Study secure development prac ces and smart contract vulnerabili es.
• Scalability: Explore Layer 2 solu ons like Polygon for cost e ciency.

Es mated Timeline
• Month 1-2: Basics of programming and web development.
• Month 3-4: Frontend and backend development.
• Month 5: Blockchain basics and smart contract development.
• Month 6: Build and deploy your rst blockchain-based project.


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