Full-Stack Web Development Learning Path
Go from your first HTML page to deploying a full-stack app with JavaScript, React, Node.js, databases and APIs.
About this learning path
This comprehensive learning path teaches you everything you need to build and launch modern web applications. You will start with the foundations of the web — HTML, CSS and JavaScript — before moving on to React for interactive user interfaces and Node.js for back-end servers and APIs.
The path is project-driven: you will build a responsive portfolio site, an interactive JavaScript game, a React dashboard and finally a full-stack application with user accounts and a database, deployed to the cloud. By the end you will have a portfolio that demonstrates job-ready skills.
What you'll learn
- Build responsive, accessible layouts with HTML and CSS
- Write modern JavaScript and manipulate the DOM
- Create component-based interfaces with React
- Build REST APIs with Node.js and Express
- Store data in SQL and NoSQL databases
- Deploy full-stack applications and use Git professionally
Syllabus
6 modules · 16 weeks · approx. 128 hours total
Module 1Web foundations
- How the web works
- Semantic HTML
- CSS layout with Flexbox and Grid
Module 2JavaScript essentials
- Variables, functions and arrays
- DOM manipulation and events
- Fetch API and async/await
Module 3Front-end with React
- Components, props and state
- Hooks and effects
- Routing and data fetching
Module 4Back-end with Node.js
- Express servers
- REST API design
- Authentication basics
Module 5Databases
- SQL with PostgreSQL
- Document databases
- Connecting your API to a database
Module 6Ship it
- Git and GitHub workflows
- Testing basics
- Deploying to the cloud
Requirements & who it's for
Prerequisites
- No prior coding experience required
- A computer with a modern browser
Who this is for
- Career changers aiming for web developer roles
- Designers who want to code
- Entrepreneurs building their own products
Frequently asked questions
What is a learning path?
A learning path is a sequence of connected courses and projects that takes you from beginner to job-ready in one subject area.
Can I skip modules I already know?
Yes. Each module ends with a short skills check, so you can test out of topics you are already comfortable with.
Read before you start
How to Become a Full-Stack Developer in 2026: Skills, Roadmap and Projects
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