How to become a Java Full Stack Developer. In this article, we will discuss skills required to become a Java Full Stack Developer.
Full Stack Developer is the one who knows both the client-side and server-side technologies. It will include coding the frontend along with working at that backend. He/She can work on all kinds of databases.
So, If you are a Java Developer and looking to move into Full Stack Development then you need to have the following list of skills in your bucket list.
We will divide the list in environmental categories Frontend, Backend, Database, and Tools:
Frontend Technologies
As a Full Stack Developer, If we talk about the frontend part then you should have a basic understanding of HTML, CSS, and JS. You should be well-versed with the DOM Structure. Check this for HTML https://codedec.com/course/step-by-step-html-tutorial/
Then after having a basic understanding, learn any one of the frameworks of CSS (see how they make things easy for us) such as Bootstrap, Material UI and etc.
Now, Javascript is a must for any developer. With the help of Javascript, you can understand Angular & React JS Framework which will help you to make a SPA Application (Single Page Application). Check this for React JS https://codedec.com/tutorials/full-stack-mern-tutorial/.
Note: Try to work on projects while learning Frontend. First, create a static website using HTML and CSS. (Try to work on a minimum of 5 projects). Now, after this add JS to your projects and create a static website using all these 3 technologies. (Work on a minimum of 5 projects)
Similarly, Now go ahead with the Framework and try to create Single Page Application using Angular and React JS.
Backend Technologies
Learn Backend Technologies along with frontend to become a Full Stack Developer. As of now, we are talking about Java Full Stack Developer, so we will keep our focus on Java-related technology.
Yet again, we know there is a great saying “we can’t build a great building on a weak foundation” by Gordan B Hinckley. So, you must have a crystal clear understanding of Core Java. Check this link for core Java https://codedec.com/course/java-tutorial/.
Then, after you are done with the core concept, move on to advanced concepts such as Servlet, JSP, JSTL. Understand How Web application works. Check this link for Servlet https://codedec.com/course/servlet-tutorial/. Check this link for JSP https://codedec.com/course/jsp-tutorial-for-beginners-with-examples/
Note: Try to complete one or two projects using Servlet, JSP. You can check the list of project ideas from here https://codebun.com/java-project-ideas/
Now, in order to interact with the database, you should have a good grip on ORM Frameworks such as Hibernate. Now, learn the popular framework of Java which is none other than Spring Framework. Check this for Hibernate https://codedec.com/course/hibernate-tutorial/
Spring Framework has lots of modules i.e Spring Boot, Spring MVC, Spring Security, and so on. Here, look at how Spring Data JPA works. Check this for Spring Framework https://codedec.com/course/spring-mvc-and-spring-boot-tutorial/. Check this for Spring Boot https://codedec.com/course/spring-boot/
Note: Try to complete one project using the Hibernate and Spring Framework. You can check here https://codebun.com/category/project-in-spring/
Now, once you understand these topics, move to create the Web Services. Create REST APIs, learn how you can call the backend logic from the frontend. Have a good understanding of HTTP requests and responses. Create your own web services. Check this to perform CRUD operations using REST APIs. https://codebun.com/crud-operations-in-spring-boot-using-rest-api-h2-database-and-spring-data-jpa/
Further, you can create applications with React JS and Spring Boot. We have a list of tasks.
ReactJs and Spring Boot Tasks
https://codebun.com/how-to-insert-data-into-mysql-using-react-js-and-spring-boot/
https://codebun.com/delete-record-from-a-table-in-react-js-spring-boot-and-mysql/
https://codebun.com/search-record-from-a-table-in-react-js-spring-boot-and-mysql/
https://codebun.com/how-to-create-a-pagination-in-react-js-and-spring-boot/
https://codebun.com/how-to-create-spring-boot-and-reactjs-application/
https://codebun.com/edit-and-update-records-in-react-js-using-spring-boot-and-mysql/
Database
As we know, at the end of the day, we will be going to persist data into the database. So, you should know the database architecture. There are lots of databases available such as Relational and Non-relational. Learn SQL to fetch data to and from the database. Check this for MYSQL Database https://codedec.com/course/mysql-tutorial/
Some of the relational databases:
- MYSQL
- Oracle Database.
- PostgreSQL
- Microsoft SQL Server.
Some of the Non-relational Database:
- MongoDB
- Cassandra
- ElasticSearch
If you are working with Relational Database, you should learn SQL i.e Structural Query Language. Let us see the concept that you should know:
- All CRUD Operation.
- Keys in SQL, CONSTRAINT in SQL
- Join Concept
- Normalization
- SubQuery
Tools
As we know, to work on the Full Stack Development, we require some tools. So, have a firm understanding of IDEs such as:
- Eclipse IDE
- Spring STS
- IntelliJ IDEA.
To work on Frontend technologies there are many tools available such as
- Visual Studio Code
- Sublime Text
- Atom
As a developer, you should know what is GIT and GITHUB. Learn Maven/Gradle for Project Management because it is one of the powerful management tools that is based on POM(Project Object Model). It will help you to download the dependency and libraries needed for your project.
Hence, If you want to become a Full Stack Developer then, you need to follow this roadmap. Learn technologies but keep a good grip on your basic concepts.
Leaning Full Stack Development will not be an overnight thing. It will require a good amount of patience. So, Study Hard, Work Hard, Be consistent and most importantly believe in yourself, and then nothing can stop you from becoming a good Full Stack Developer in Java.
Note: If you need the source code you can contact me. We will provide complete source code and all the required things like Database. We have created a STEP by STEP configuration tutorial to help you in the configuration process.
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