🚀 The Complete Developer Roadmap 2025

Your interactive checklist to go from zero to job-ready developer

Overall Progress

0%
BeginnerJob Ready!

Time to Complete

3-12 months

Projects

24+ Projects

Skills

50+ Skills

Salary Range

$65-95k

Set up Linux environment (Ubuntu/WSL2)

Install and configure your development OS

Learn terminal navigation & commands

cd, ls, mkdir, cp, mv, rm, grep, find

Understand file permissions & ownership

chmod, chown, users, groups

2 hours

Write your first bash script

Variables, loops, conditions in bash

3 hours

Git fundamentals

init, add, commit, push, pull, branch, merge

Create impressive GitHub profile

README with stats, projects showcase

2 hours

Practice Projects

  • Automate your dev environment setup with a bash script
  • Create a GitHub profile README with dynamic stats
  • Build a personal CLI tool for daily tasks

💡 Pro Tips

  • • Focus on one module at a time
  • • Build projects as you learn
  • • Join developer communities early
  • • Use AI tools to accelerate learning
  • • Document your journey publicly

🎯 Next Steps

  1. 1. Set up your development environment
  2. 2. Create accounts (GitHub, ChatGPT)
  3. 3. Block time in your calendar
  4. 4. Find an accountability partner
  5. 5. Start with Module 1, Item 1!

Ready to Start Your Journey?

Remember: The best time to start was yesterday. The second best time is now.