Backend Developer - 1 Month Fast Track Roadmap (Rahul Bhoir)
GOAL:
Get job-ready for entry-level backend developer roles using Java, Spring Boot, MySQL, and API tools
like Postman.
WEEK 1: Java + SQL + Git
Java (2-3 hrs/day)
• OOP Concepts: Class, Object, Inheritance, Polymorphism, Abstraction, Encapsulation
• Java Collections: List, Set, Map, Queue
• Exception Handling, File I/O basics
Resources:
• YouTube: CodeWithHarry Java Playlist
SQL (1-2 hrs/day)
• SELECT, INSERT, UPDATE, DELETE
• WHERE, GROUP BY, ORDER BY, HAVING
• Joins (INNER, LEFT, RIGHT)
• Subqueries, Normalization
Resources:
• YouTube: Apna College SQL Tutorial
• Practice: LeetCode SQL | W3Schools SQL
Git & GitHub
• Commands: init, clone, add, commit, push, pull
• Practice: Create a GitHub repo and push sample code
WEEK 2: Spring Boot + REST API + MySQL
Spring Boot (3-4 hrs/day)
• REST API with GET, POST, PUT, DELETE
• Project setup with Spring Initializer
• Create CRUD app with MySQL database
• JPA & Hibernate basics
Resources:
• YouTube (Hindi): Durgesh Tiwari Spring Boot Full Course
• YouTube (English): Java Brains Spring Boot
WEEK 3: Build Mini Project + JWT Authentication
Project: Employee Management System (Backend)
• Spring Boot + MySQL CRUD
• Add JWT-based login and user role access
• Test all endpoints with Postman
Postman
• Use for API testing (body, headers, auth)
Resource:
• Postman Beginner Course (Simplilearn)
WEEK 4: Resume, Portfolio, Mock Interviews
Resume + GitHub
• Add 1-2 projects with description, tools, and GitHub links
• Write clear README files with API usage
Interview Prep
• Java OOP + Collections
• Basic DSA: Arrays, Strings
• SQL Joins and queries
Job Applications
• Apply on LinkedIn, Naukri, Hirect, Wellfound
• Keywords: "Java Developer - Fresher", "Backend Developer Entry Level"
Minimum Deliverables by End of Month:
• Resume + GitHub projects (1-2 real backend apps)
• Working Spring Boot + MySQL + JWT API project
• Postman collection to test your APIs
• 50+ job applications submitted