Complete learning path for
This roadmap will guide you through becoming a job-ready Software Engineer. You'll learn programming fundamentals, data structures & algorithms, web development (frontend & backend), system design, and DevOps basics. The path is designed for beginners and can be completed in 6-12 months with consistent effort (3-4 hours daily).
Prerequisites
Basic computer knowledge
Outcome
Full Stack Developer Role
Resources
Mostly free resources
Build a strong foundation in programming concepts and one programming language.
Master DSA concepts essential for coding interviews and efficient problem-solving.
Learn essential developer tools and collaboration workflows.
Learn frontend basics and how the web works.
Master a modern frontend framework for building complex applications.
Learn server-side programming, APIs, and databases.
Understand how to design scalable and reliable systems.
Learn to deploy and maintain applications in production.
Software Engineers are in high demand globally. Here is what you can expect in top tech hubs.
Avg Salary: $115,000 - $170,000
Top Hubs: Silicon Valley, Seattle, NYC, Austin
Visa: H-1B, O-1, L-1
Avg Salary: β¬60,000 - β¬85,000
Top Hubs: Berlin, Munich, Hamburg
Visa: Blue Card (Lower threshold for IT)
Avg Salary: Β£55,000 - Β£90,000
Top Hubs: London, Manchester, Cambridge
Visa: Skilled Worker Visa (Shortage List)
3-4 hours of daily practice is better than weekend marathons.
Maintain notes and push all projects to GitHub.
Discord, Reddit, and Twitter have great dev communities.
Share your progress on LinkedIn and Twitter.