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SOMYA RAWAT
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Roadmap To Becoming A Full Stack Web Developer :

1. Choose a Technology

Full-stack development comprises front-end, back-end and database management.

Few technologies on which you can work and are trending:

  • MERN Stack

  • MEAN Stack

2. Frontend Development

Front-End is the User Interface, it deals with the website's overall appearance & how interactive it is.

Mastering the elements of HTML, CSS & JavaScript is essential.

2.1 Frontend Development

HTML: Start with creating a small webpage. Include; tables, images & links to make it more eye-catching.

CSS: Add colors, borders, build the navigation bar, play with the icons, font and text.

JavaScript: Learn about DOM and API.

3. Backend Development

Ace these skills:

Coding Languages: Python, Java and JavaScript
Frameworks: Express JS, Django and Ruby on Rails
Database Management Systems: MongoDB, MySQL
API: Application Programming Interface
Client-Server Architecture

4. Version Control

Using Git is very good practice if you are working on applications. It is an open-source platform where the entire code exists from the initial stage.

Some of them are:
GitHub, GitLab, Beanstalk, Mercurial

5. Build Projects

Post mastering the theory, the final stage is practicing and application of the knowledge acquired.

Practice, practice and practice more 👩‍💻

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SOMYA RAWAT

Thank you for your kind words! I'm glad that the article was helpful to you in your journey to become a full stack web developer. The MERN stack (MongoDB, Express.js, React.js, and Node.js) is a popular technology stack for building web applications, and there are many resources available online to help you learn it.

As you continue to learn and practice with the MERN stack, don't hesitate to reach out if you have any questions or need further assistance. Good luck with your learning!