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Frontend DeveloperRoadmap 2025

Step-by-step guide to becoming a modern frontend developer. Master HTML, CSS, JavaScript, React, TypeScript, and cutting-edge technologies.

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How to Use This Roadmap

This roadmap provides a structured path to becoming a skilled frontend developer. Start with the basics and progress through each section sequentially. Click on any topic to expand and see detailed learning points.

📚 Start from Basics💻 Practice Regularly🚀 Build Projects

Internet Basics

Understanding how the web works

6 topics to learn
How does the Internet work?
What is HTTP?
Browsers and how they work?
DNS and how it works?
What is Domain Name?
What is Hosting?

HTML

Structure and semantics

6 topics to learn
Learn the basics
Writing Semantic HTML
Forms and Validations
Conventions and Best Practices
Accessibility
SEO Basics

CSS

Styling and layout

8 topics to learn
Learn the basics
Making Layouts
Responsive design and Media Queries
CSS Preprocessors (Sass, Less)
CSS Frameworks (Bootstrap, Tailwind CSS)
CSS Architecture (BEM, OOCSS, SMACSS)
Modern CSS (CSS Grid, Flexbox)
CSS Animations

JavaScript

Core programming language

7 topics to learn
Syntax and Basic Constructs
Learn DOM Manipulation
Learn Fetch API / Ajax (XHR)
ES6+ and Modern JavaScript
JavaScript Design Patterns
Package Managers (npm, yarn)
Version Control (Git)

TypeScript

Type-safe JavaScript

6 topics to learn
TypeScript Basics
Type System
Interfaces and Types
Generics
Utility Types
React with TypeScript

Version Control

Git and collaboration

5 topics to learn
Basic Git Commands
Branching and Merging
Remote Repositories (GitHub, GitLab)
Pull Requests and Code Reviews
Git Workflow Strategies

Build Tools

Module bundlers and task runners

4 topics to learn
Package Managers (npm, yarn, pnpm)
Module Bundlers (Webpack, Vite, Rollup)
Task Runners (npm scripts)
Linters and Formatters (ESLint, Prettier)

React

Popular UI library

8 topics to learn
React Basics
State Management (useState, useReducer)
Component Lifecycle
React Hooks
Context API
React Router
Server Components (Next.js)
Testing (Jest, React Testing Library)

State Management

Managing application state

6 topics to learn
Local State Management
Context API
Redux Toolkit
Zustand
Jotai / Recoil
State Management Patterns

Testing

Quality assurance

7 topics to learn
Testing Basics
Unit Testing (Jest, Vitest)
Component Testing (React Testing Library)
Integration Testing
E2E Testing (Cypress, Playwright)
Visual Regression Testing
Testing Best Practices

Web Security

Protecting applications

7 topics to learn
HTTPS
Content Security Policy
CORS
OWASP Top 10
Authentication & Authorization
XSS Prevention
CSRF Prevention

Authentication & Authorization

User management

6 topics to learn
Authentication Basics
JWT (JSON Web Tokens)
OAuth
Session Management
Password Security
Social Login

Web APIs

Browser APIs and integrations

7 topics to learn
Fetch API
Local Storage / Session Storage
IndexedDB
Geolocation API
Notifications API
History API
Service Workers

Performance Optimization

Fast and efficient apps

8 topics to learn
Core Web Vitals
Lazy Loading
Code Splitting
Image Optimization
Caching Strategies
Bundle Size Optimization
Performance Monitoring
React Performance Optimization

Progressive Web Apps (PWA)

Native-like web apps

6 topics to learn
Service Workers
Web App Manifest
Offline Functionality
Push Notifications
App Install Prompts
Background Sync

Server-Side Rendering (SSR)

Next.js and frameworks

6 topics to learn
Next.js
Remix
Nuxt.js
SSR vs CSR
Static Site Generation (SSG)
Incremental Static Regeneration (ISR)

Static Site Generators

JAMstack and static sites

5 topics to learn
Next.js
Gatsby
Nuxt
Astro
JAMstack Architecture

Mobile Development

React Native and mobile web

5 topics to learn
Responsive Design
Touch Events
Mobile Performance
React Native Basics
Progressive Web Apps

Desktop Applications

Electron and Tauri

3 topics to learn
Electron
Tauri
Native Desktop Apps

WebAssembly

High-performance web apps

4 topics to learn
WebAssembly Basics
WASM vs JavaScript
When to use WebAssembly
Rust/WASM

Monitoring & Analytics

Tracking and analytics

5 topics to learn
Error Tracking (Sentry)
Analytics (Google Analytics)
Performance Monitoring
User Behavior Tracking
A/B Testing

Accessibility (a11y)

Inclusive web development

7 topics to learn
WCAG Guidelines
Semantic HTML
ARIA Attributes
Keyboard Navigation
Screen Readers
Focus Management
Color Contrast

Design Systems

Component libraries and systems

5 topics to learn
Component Libraries
Storybook
Design Tokens
Design System Architecture
Building a Design System

What's Next?

After completing this roadmap, you'll have a solid foundation in frontend development. Here's what to do next:

  • Build real projects to apply what you've learned
  • Practice with coding challenges and exercises
  • Contribute to open-source projects
  • Build a portfolio showcasing your skills