The Roadmap for learning to code, preparing for job interviews, and landing developer jobs.
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Explore the CODE//54 way
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Learn To Code
Advance your coding skills from zero (literally zero) to hero as we dive into the 6 part Full Stack Web development curriculum.
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Foundations
Learn the Foundations of Web Development including material not limited to HTML, CSS, GIT, responsive web design, CRUD applications, deployment and more!
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Frontend Development
Delve deeper into the world of web development with JavaScript Web Frameworks, CSS libraries and dynamic web pages.
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Gaining Momentum
You're off to a great start! So now it's time to learn about the common pitfulls that most developers face such as Tutorial Hell, Imposter Syndrome, feeling overwhelmed. We also cover the best learning code methods, how to stay focused, project planning and more.
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Backend Development
Upgrade your skills from Frontend Development to Full Stack development by learning all about the backend. The path won't always be easy, but the rewards will be worth it!
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Full Stack Development
It's time to tie all our knowledge together and start building some serious projects! Perfect for consolidating all your skills and impressing prospective employers - or maybe even building a billion dollar startup :o
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Land a Developer Job
The last step is to make sure your public branding is on fleek and that your presentation makes you extremely desirable. Then it's just a matter of time and a number of conversations until you've land your job!
New videos are announced in the weekly news letter so make sure you're subscribed →
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Prepare For Interviews
Perfect your public image on platforms like LinkedIn and GitHub, practice your interviewing skills, compete in live coding challenges, and get comprehensive project feedback.
Project Feedback
Get feedback for your projects and have them featured in a YouTube video or in the weekly newsletter.
Post your project ->Mock Interviews
Join me for Mock Interview videos to practice your interviewing skills!
Coding Battles
Challenge me to a coding battle where we program all sorts of applications.
Job Application Guide
Check out the Job Application Guide writtin on the Web Development Roadmap for some further reading.
More information ->Project Building Streams
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Build coding projects with me on my YouTube livestream // every Sunday 2PM EDT.
Watch now ->And finally . . .
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Land A Job
After finishing the CODE//54 challenge, it is but a matter of time and conversations until you have your Full Stack Developer role!
For those with questions, qualms or queries . . .
When can I start?
You can start today! The first video is live and available to watch, and the rest will be coming weekly.
Start today →How many videos will there be?
54 to be exact! Split up across 6 chapters.
How often are new videos released?
There will be 1 new video per week!
Is there a support community?
Absolutely! We have a very friendly Discord channel where you can engage, ask for support and message any questions you may have.
Join the Discord →Do I need any prior programming experience?
No programming experience is required to participate in this challenge! It's Zero to Hero.
How do I stay notified for new releases?
Be sure to subscribe to the newsletter where each release will be announced, and turn on your notification bell for the Smoljames channel on YouTube.
Subscribe →Is the course relevant in 2023?
It sure is, as that is when it was made! It's relevant to all the latest material and best practices.
How do I participate the in the preparation challenges?
Make sure you're subscribed to the newsletter and a member of the Discord channel!
Subscribe →Who authors the course?
None other than Smoljames himself! A self-taught developer who understands the strifes and struggles of aspiring developers. You can learn more about his story in this video!
The Smoljames story →