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.NET Full Stack Roadmap 2026

6 phases · 16 weeks · build one project in every phase.

Step-by-step plan

Phase 1 · Weeks 1-3C# and OOP Foundations
  • C# syntax and types
  • OOP and interfaces
  • Exceptions and debugging
  • Collections and generics
  • Git basics

Project: Console library management app using classes, interfaces, lists and file storage

Phase 2 · Weeks 4-5LINQ and Async C#
  • LINQ queries
  • Delegates and lambdas
  • async and await
  • Unit testing with xUnit
  • SOLID principles

Project: Expense tracker that reads CSV files asynchronously and reports totals with LINQ

Phase 3 · Weeks 6-8SQL Server and EF Core
  • Tables, keys and joins
  • Indexes and stored procedures
  • EF Core code-first
  • Migrations and relationships
  • Query performance

Project: Student result database with EF Core migrations, relationships and ranking queries

Phase 4 · Weeks 9-11ASP.NET Core Web API
  • Controllers and Minimal APIs
  • Dependency injection
  • Validation and error handling
  • JWT authentication
  • OpenAPI and logging

Project: Secure e-commerce product and order REST API with JWT login and paging

Phase 5 · Weeks 12-14Angular or React Front End
  • TypeScript basics
  • Components and routing
  • Forms and validation
  • Calling APIs with tokens
  • State management

Project: Shopping front end that lists products, manages a cart and places orders via the API

Phase 6 · Weeks 15-16Deployment and Interview Prep
  • Docker basics
  • Azure App Service
  • CI/CD with GitHub Actions
  • Caching and performance
  • Mock interviews

Project: Deploy the full stack shopping app to Azure with a CI/CD pipeline and health checks

Frequently asked questions

How long does it take to learn .NET Full Stack?

Following this roadmap takes about 16 weeks with regular practice. Working professionals usually need a little longer.

What should I learn first in .NET Full Stack?

Start with phase 1: C# syntax and types, OOP and interfaces, Exceptions and debugging. Build the phase project before moving on.

How do I know I am job-ready in .NET Full Stack?

When you can finish all phase projects on your own, solve the medium questions in the topic sheets and clear the mock interview comfortably.