Core Computer Science Foundation

• Problem Solving, Algorithms, Time/Space Complexity
• Data Structures: Array, Stack, Queue, HashMap, Tree
• Languages: JavaScript + Python combo recommended
• Git/GitHub, Command Line, VSCode setup

Full-Stack Development Skills

• Frontend: HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript ES6+, Tailwind
• Frameworks: React.js, Next.js (App Router)
• Backend: Node.js, Express.js, MongoDB, JWT/Auth
• Practice MVC, CRUD, API calls, validations

Product Engineering Essentials

• UI/UX Principles, Figma, Wireframing, Accessibility
• System Design Basics, DB schema, scalability
• Agile Development, Team Roles, Sprint Planning
• Build scalable and user-centric apps

DevOps and Cloud Infrastructure

• Deployment: Vercel, Render, Netlify, GitHub Pages
• CI/CD: GitHub Actions, Docker, Environment setup
• Cloud platforms: AWS, Firebase, Railway
• Logging, Monitoring, Failover Plans

Testing and Optimization

• Testing: Unit, Integration (Jest, SuperTest)
• Performance Optimization: Code splitting, lazy loading
• SEO & Accessibility Compliance
• Tools: Lighthouse, Postman, Chrome DevTools

Generative AI Integration

• OpenAI APIs, LangChain, Prompt Design
• Chatbot + Assistant Building (context memory)
• Use LLMs in SaaS tools or product ideas
• Security risks and ethical deployment

Project Building and Publishing

• Project Types: SaaS, E-commerce, Portfolios, Dashboards
• Use GitHub Projects/Issues for management
• Live site + GitHub + Documentation = professional project
• Use open-source for learning and contribution

Career Branding & Portfolio

• Resume with projects, GitHub links, portfolio site
• LinkedIn networking, X (Twitter) tech presence
• Freelance Platforms: Upwork, Fiverr, Toptal
• Join communities: Dev.to, Hashnode, Discord groups

Migration Planning

• Target countries: Japan (Nozomi), Canada, Germany
• Certifications: JLPT, IELTS, AWS CCP
• Company types: Remote-first vs relocation
• Understand visa paths, job boards, relocation firms

Lifelong Learning & Trend Sync

• Follow AI, DevOps, Cloud, Web3 trends quarterly
• Top sites: Hacker News, Stack Overflow Trends, ZDNet
• Podcasts: Software Engineering Daily, Lex Fridman
• Never stop building, writing, sharing

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