Introduction to the Program
Becoming a full-stack software engineer is an ambitious yet achievable goal. This structured course outline will guide you from a novice to a proficient software engineer using Python as the primary development language. We’ll include a timeline and daily milestones to ensure consistent progress, along with recommended books and online resources such as Coursera, Alison, and edX.
The Essential Curriculum
1. Python Basics (Week 1-2)
Daily Milestones: Learn Python syntax, variables, data types, and control structures.
Recommended Resources: ‘Python for Everybody’ by Dr. Charles Severance on Coursera.
2. Data Structures and Algorithms (Week 3-5)
Daily Milestones: Cover lists, stacks, queues, and common algorithms.
Recommended Resources: ‘Algorithms and Data Structures’ on edX.
3. Object-Oriented Programming (Week 6-7)
Daily Milestones: Understand classes, objects, inheritance, and polymorphism.
Recommended Resources: ‘Object-Oriented Programming in Python’ on Alison.
Advanced Topics and Full-Stack Development
4. Web Development with Flask (Week 8-10)
Daily Milestones: Create basic to advanced web applications using Flask framework.
Recommended Resources: ‘Full-Stack Web Development with Python and Flask’ on Coursera.
5. Databases and SQL (Week 11-13)
Daily Milestones: Learn SQL, and database design, and integrate databases with Python applications.
Recommended Resources: ‘Introduction to Databases’ on edX.
6. Front-End Development (Week 14-16)
Daily Milestones: Cover HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and frameworks like React.js.
Recommended Resources: ‘Full-Stack Web Development’ on Coursera.
Capstone Project and Final Assessment
7. Capstone Project (Week 17-20)
Daily Milestones: Develop a full-stack application integrating everything you’ve learned.
Recommended Resources: Guidance from course instructors on Coursera, Alison, and edX.
Upon completion of this structured program, you’ll have the skills and knowledge required to embark on a career as a full-stack software engineer. Consistency and dedication to daily milestones will ensure successful course completion. Good luck!
