Career Roadmaps
Structured learning paths for 25+ tech roles. Pick a path, follow the stages, and build real projects.
Frontend Developer
Web · Beginner → Advanced
Build beautiful, responsive user interfaces with modern frameworks.
Backend Developer
Web · Beginner → Advanced
Design robust APIs, databases, and server-side logic.
Full Stack Developer
Web · Intermediate
Master both frontend and backend to ship complete products.
DevOps Engineer
Infrastructure · Intermediate → Advanced
Automate infrastructure, CI/CD, and reliability.
Data Scientist
Data & AI · Intermediate
Extract insights and build predictive models from data.
Machine Learning Engineer
Data & AI · Advanced
Productionize ML models at scale.
AI Engineer
Data & AI · Intermediate → Advanced
Build LLM applications, agents, and RAG systems.
Data Engineer
Data & AI · Intermediate
Build reliable data pipelines and warehouses.
Android Developer
Mobile · Beginner → Intermediate
Create native Android apps with Kotlin.
iOS Developer
Mobile · Beginner → Intermediate
Build polished iOS apps with Swift & SwiftUI.
React Native Developer
Mobile · Intermediate
Cross-platform mobile apps with one codebase.
Cybersecurity Specialist
Security · Intermediate → Advanced
Protect systems, networks, and data from threats.
Cloud Architect
Infrastructure · Advanced
Design scalable, secure cloud infrastructure.
Site Reliability Engineer
Infrastructure · Advanced
Keep systems reliable at scale through automation.
QA / Test Automation
Quality · Beginner → Intermediate
Ensure software quality through automated testing.
UI/UX Designer
Design · Beginner → Intermediate
Design delightful and usable digital experiences.
Product Manager
Product · Intermediate
Define product vision and drive delivery.
Game Developer
Games · Intermediate
Create games for desktop, mobile, or consoles.
Blockchain Developer
Web3 · Intermediate → Advanced
Build smart contracts and decentralized applications.
Software Architect
Architecture · Advanced
Design large-scale, maintainable software systems.
Technical Writer
Content · Beginner → Intermediate
Create clear documentation and developer content.
Developer Relations
Community · Intermediate
Build community and advocate for developer products.
Network Engineer
Infrastructure · Intermediate
Design and maintain enterprise networks.
MLOps Engineer
Data & AI · Advanced
Operationalize machine learning pipelines.
Prompt / AI Product Engineer
Data & AI · Intermediate
Specialize in building reliable LLM-powered products.
Important Things to Keep in Mind
These principles matter more than any specific technology stack.
Consistency > Intensity
1–2 hours every day beats 10-hour weekend sprints. Compound learning wins.
Build in Public
Share your projects, notes, and progress. Feedback and accountability accelerate growth.
Projects > Tutorials
Finish real projects end-to-end. Tutorials teach syntax; projects teach problem-solving.
Learn to Learn
Focus on fundamentals and how to find answers. Tools and frameworks change constantly.
Network Intentionally
Join communities, contribute to open source, and talk to people already in the roles you want.
Avoid Tutorial Hell
After learning a concept, immediately apply it in a small project before moving on.
How to Approach Any Roadmap
A simple mental model you can apply to every career path above.
1. Fundamentals
Core concepts & language
2. Tools
Frameworks & ecosystem
3. Projects
Build real things
4. Deepen
Advanced patterns
5. Specialize
Domain expertise
6. Share
Portfolio & network
┌─────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐ │ Recommended Weekly Rhythm │ ├─────────────────────────────────────────────────────┤ │ Mon–Fri : 1–2 hrs focused learning + practice │ │ Weekend : 1 larger project milestone or review │ │ Monthly : Publish something (blog, repo, demo) │ │ Quarterly: Re-evaluate goals & update roadmap │ └─────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘
Start today. Progress compounds.
Pick one roadmap, complete the first stage this week, and ship something small.