Java Full-Stack Development Roadmap
1. Master Java Basics:
- Core Java: Learn OOP concepts (Classes, Inheritance, Polymorphism).
- Tools: Install Java Development Kit (JDK) & IDE (IntelliJ IDEA/Eclipse).
2. Learn Backend Development:
- Spring Framework:
- Start with Spring Boot for building REST APIs.
- Learn Spring Data JPA (Database integration).
- Spring Security (Basic security for your apps).
- Database:
- Learn MySQL or PostgreSQL (choose one to start).
- Practice creating tables, relationships, and writing SQL queries.
3. Learn Frontend Development:
- React.js:
- Basics (Components, State, Props).
- Learn about Hooks, React Router, Form Handling.
- Axios for API calls to connect with the backend.
4. Learn Version Control (Git):
- Learn Git to manage your code.
- Get comfortable using GitHub for hosting your code.
5. Combine Full-Stack:
- Create full-stack applications by connecting your Spring Boot backend with the React frontend.
- Use RESTful APIs to handle communication between the frontend and backend.
- Authentication: Learn JWT (JSON Web Tokens) for secure authentication.
6. Deploy & Host:
- Learn about cloud hosting platforms like Heroku, AWS, or DigitalOcean to deploy your apps.
- Understand CI/CD pipelines for automated testing and deployment.
Bonus Tips:
- Practice: Build small projects to get comfortable (e.g., To-Do app, Bookstore app).
- Stay Updated: Follow blogs and communities related to Spring, React, and Java for new trends.