Turning Ideas Into Code: 5 Full-Stack Apps Before 2026

Hey there! 👋
I’m Ilyas — a self-taught full-stack solo developer on a mission.

My personal goal for the rest of this year is simple but ambitious:
Build and launch 5 full-stack projects from scratch — all by myself.

Why am I doing this?
•To sharpen my skills in real-world development
•To create products that people can actually use
•To challenge myself to stay consistent and ship regularly

💻 Tech stack I’ll be using:
•Frontend: React (Next.js), TailwindCSS
•Backend: Node.js, Go, Java (depending on the project)
•Databases: PostgreSQL, MongoDB
•DevOps: Docker, CI/CD, cloud deployments

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What you can expect here

This space will be my public dev journal.
I’ll share:
•Detailed breakdowns of each project
•The architecture, code snippets, and deployment process
•Lessons learned (and mistakes made)
•Insights on going from idea → product → launch

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Why you might want to follow along

You can:
•Code along with me and build the same projects step-by-step
•Learn full-stack development in a practical way (no endless tutorials)
•See exactly how a solo dev handles everything — from code to marketing

And who knows… by the end of this journey, I might even share how these projects can be monetized so you can turn your code into actual income. 💵

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📅 Goal deadline: December 31st, 2025.
Let’s see how much we can build before then.

If this sounds interesting, hit follow, leave a comment, and maybe even join the challenge with me.

Let’s make something awesome. 🚀

— Ilyas

Comments

[Anik Sikder]

🚀 This is the kind of challenge that turns a developer into a product powerhouse.
As a fellow full-stack dev working with Django, FastAPI, and React, I know how much growth comes from building AND shipping. Your tech stack is solid, and the solo grind? That’s where the real learning happens, not just in code, but in decision-making, storytelling, and resilience.
I often tell junior devs in my Bangla-speaking community: প্রকল্প বানানো শেখার সবচেয়ে ভালো উপায়, কারণ এখানে ভুল করাও শেখার অংশ। (Building projects is the best way to learn, because even mistakes teach you something.)

[Solomon Phasumane]

This sound like a great idea, am definitely going to follow along on your progress. Am not sure if as a beginner in programming i should code along with you? But am excited to see how you develop these applications and learn something i didn't know that i can use in my development journey.

[Saptarshi]

Hi, I am interested how to join you?