Your Roadmap to First Frontend Developer Job

Follow this 8-week, step-by-step plan using 2 hours a day. Build real skills, make a portfolio project, and get job-ready as a frontend developer.

Weekly Hours: 10
Estimated Weeks: 8

Phases

Core Web Basics

Start with web foundations. Learn HTML, CSS, and basic JavaScript. These tools help you build web pages and apps from scratch and understand how websites work.

2 weeks

Understand HTML structure
Style pages using CSS
Write simple JavaScript code
Practice page layouts

Create pages with HTML (build a resume page)
Use CSS for styling (style the resume)
JavaScript basics (add a clock or counter)
Debug using browser DevTools

Beginner HTML Guide
Beginner CSS Guide
Beginner JavaScript Guide
Browser DevTools Tutorial

Publish a personal resume webpage (public link)
Add interactive feature (like a working button)

Modern Frontend: React

Learn React, a top tool to build user interfaces. Make dynamic apps and reusable components. Practice using props and state to manage changing data on your pages.

2 weeks

Set up a React app
Make components
Use props and state
Handle user input

Create a React project (use Create React App or Vite)
Build components (header, nav, footer)
Manage state (counter or toggler)
Handle forms (input and output)

Official React Tutorial
React Documentation
Component Design Guide
Form Handling Tutorial

Build a working React demo (navigation, state, forms)
Show components in action (screenshots or demo video)

Routing, State, and Data

Learn to make single-page apps with routing. Fetch and display real data. Use state management and show multiple pages. Your skills move closer to real-world apps.

2 weeks

Add page navigation
Connect to public APIs
Show lists of data
Organize app state

Set up routing (show different pages)
Use fetch for data (call a public API)
Display API data (user list or posts)
Manage state (React useState/useEffect)

React Router Guide
API Fetching Tutorial
Sample Public API List
Basic State Management Tutorial

Deploy app with multi-page navigation (public link)
Show live API data on the site

Testing and Deployment

Check your app for bugs and publish your project. Learn basic testing. Deploy your project so anyone can see it. Prepare for feedback and job applications.

1 weeks

Write basic tests
Check app for errors
Deploy project online
Document how it works

Test a component (React Testing Library)
Fix common errors (use lint tools)
Publish app (use Netlify or Vercel)
Write a README file (usage, features)

React Testing Tutorial
Linting Basics
Deployment Guide
README Writing Tips

App passes at least 2 tests (test logs/screenshot)
Share deployed app with README (public link)

Job Application Prep

Showcase your project and skills. Prepare applications with a clear resume and portfolio. Practice interview basics. Get ready for your first frontend developer job search.

1 weeks

Update resume
Make project portfolio
Practice common interview questions
Get feedback

Write a resume (highlight your project)
Share a portfolio link (project demo)
Answer basic interview questions (arrays, loops)
Ask for project feedback

Resume Guide for Developers
Portfolio Website Templates
Frontend Interview Questions
Peer Review Groups

Publish a job-ready resume (PDF or link)
Create a portfolio page with project showcase

Weekly Plan

Week	Focus	Why	Tasks	Deliverables
1	HTML and CSS Basics	Build the foundation for creating web pages.	Set up code editor (VS Code), Write basic HTML (resume page layout), Apply CSS (colors, fonts, spacing), Experiment with Flexbox layouts	HTML resume webpage, Styled with CSS
2	JavaScript Introduction	Learn how to add interactivity to webpages.	Write simple JavaScript (add a button event), Manipulate page content (change text, images), Debug in browser (Console and Elements tabs), Add one interactive feature to your HTML page	Resume page with one JavaScript feature
3	React Project Setup & Components	Create your project structure and learn reusable pieces.	Install Node.js and React tool (Create React App), Make main project directory, Build header, footer, and home components, Display example content	Project repo with header, footer, home components
4	React State and Forms	Add and manage changing data and collect user input.	Add state (counter or toggler in React), Create a contact form, Handle form inputs and display messages, Test interactions in browser	Forms and state working in demo
5	Routing and Multiple Pages	Let users switch between sections of your app.	Install React Router, Set up navigation (Home, About, Contact pages), Link navigation in header, Test routing in browser	App with at least 3 routed pages
6	Fetching and Displaying Data	Show real or sample data from an external source.	Find a simple public API (like JSONPlaceholder), Fetch data using fetch(), List data (users/posts) on a page, Handle loading and error states	Page displaying fetched data
7	Testing and Deployment Preparation	Check code works and get ready to share your project.	Write two simple component tests (React Testing Library), Run ESLint to find errors, Create a README file (features, instructions), Set up deployment account (Netlify or Vercel)	Passing test results, Draft README
8	Deploy, Polish, and Apply	Showcase your finished work and start job applications.	Deploy app online (Netlify or Vercel), Check all features work, Update resume with project link, Create or update LinkedIn and portfolio	Live project link, Job-ready resume and portfolio

Daily Plan

Monday

Read a short guide on this week's topic
Set 1 small goal for the session

Tuesday

Code on your weekly tasks (start next feature)
Test what's built so far

Wednesday

Continue coding weekly tasks
Try fixing one bug or error

Thursday

Finish outstanding feature for the week
Make small improvements (style, code comments)

Friday

Review your week's work
Create and save your weekly deliverables