
Why this roadmap exists
Most learners jump between random YouTube playlists. This guide sequences HTML → CSS → JavaScript → React → Node/Spring → databases → deployment the way hiring managers expect in 2026.
Learning path overview
Phase 1 — Foundations (weeks 1–4)
- Semantic HTML & accessible forms
- Tailwind or CSS modules for layout
- JavaScript ES6+ (async/await, fetch, modules)
Phase 2 — Frontend (weeks 5–10)
- React 19 + TypeScript basics
- State, hooks, and component design
- One portfolio landing page + one CRUD app
Phase 3 — Backend & data (weeks 11–18)
- REST APIs with Spring Boot or Express
- PostgreSQL schema design & JPA/Hibernate
- Auth (JWT), validation, error handling
Phase 4 — Ship & interview (weeks 19–24)
- Docker basics, CI/CD intro
- Capstone with README, tests, and demo video
- Mock interviews + DSA warm-up for service companies
HackifyTech cohorts follow this arc with mentor reviews every sprint.


