Java Full Stack with React Roadmap 2026
6 phases · 24 weeks · build one project in every phase.
Step-by-step plan
- Java syntax and data types
- OOP principles
- Strings and exceptions
- Collections framework
- Git basics
Project: Console-based library management system using classes, collections and file storage
- Streams and lambdas
- Multithreading basics
- SQL joins and grouping
- Indexes and normalization
- JDBC
Project: Employee database with JDBC that runs reports such as top earners per department
- Semantic HTML
- CSS Flexbox and Grid
- Responsive design
- JavaScript ES2015+
- Fetch and async/await
Project: Responsive product catalogue page that loads data from a public JSON API
- Spring Boot and dependency injection
- REST controllers
- Spring Data JPA
- Validation and exception handling
- JUnit and Mockito
- Flyway
Project: Product and order REST API with MySQL, pagination, validation and unit tests
- Components, props and state
- Hooks and custom hooks
- React Router
- Forms and validation
- Axios and API integration
Project: React storefront consuming the Spring Boot API with cart, search and checkout
- Spring Security with JWT
- Docker
- CI/CD basics
- Microservice patterns
- Mock interviews
Project: Secure full stack job portal deployed with Docker, including roles and a CI pipeline
Practise each topic
Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to learn Java Full Stack with React?
Following this roadmap takes about 24 weeks with regular practice. Working professionals usually need a little longer.
What should I learn first in Java Full Stack with React?
Start with phase 1: Java syntax and data types, OOP principles, Strings and exceptions. Build the phase project before moving on.
How do I know I am job-ready in Java Full Stack with React?
When you can finish all phase projects on your own, solve the medium questions in the topic sheets and clear the mock interview comfortably.