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React & Next.js Developer Roadmap

Master React and Next.js — the most in-demand frontend technologies in India. Every startup and IT company uses React. Specialize and command higher salaries than generalist developers.

4-6 months4-8 LPA → 25-50 LPA expected7 steps • 24 free resources
1

JavaScript & ES6+ Mastery

3-4 weeks

React runs on JavaScript. Master ES6+ features: arrow functions, destructuring, promises, async/await, and modules.

By the end, you'll be able to

  • Write modern JavaScript with ES6+ features
  • Use promises and async/await for asynchronous code
  • Understand closures, prototypes, and the event loop
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Mini-project

Build a JavaScript quiz app with timer, scoring, and leaderboard — no frameworks, pure JavaScript.

2

React Fundamentals

3-4 weeks

Learn the core: components, JSX, props, state, hooks (useState, useEffect, useContext), and how React renders.

By the end, you'll be able to

  • Build components with JSX and props
  • Manage state with useState and useReducer
  • Handle side effects with useEffect
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Mini-project

Build a task management app: add/edit/delete tasks, categories, filters, local storage persistence.

3

Advanced React Patterns

2-3 weeks

Level up: custom hooks, context API, React Router, performance optimization, and advanced component patterns.

By the end, you'll be able to

  • Create custom hooks for reusable logic
  • Implement React Router for navigation
  • Optimize performance with memo, useMemo, useCallback
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Mini-project

Build an e-commerce store: product catalog, cart, user auth, search with filters, and routing.

4

State Management

2-3 weeks

Manage complex state: Redux Toolkit, Zustand, or React Query for server state. Know when to use each.

By the end, you'll be able to

  • Use Redux Toolkit for global state management
  • Handle server state with React Query/TanStack Query
  • Choose the right state management for each scenario
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Mini-project

Add Redux Toolkit to your e-commerce app: cart state, user state, and product caching with React Query.

5

Next.js & Full-Stack React

3-4 weeks

Next.js is React for production. Learn server-side rendering, API routes, static generation, and the App Router.

By the end, you'll be able to

  • Build full-stack apps with Next.js App Router
  • Use server components and server actions
  • Implement SSR, SSG, and ISR strategies
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Mini-project

Build a blog platform with Next.js: markdown posts, dynamic routes, SEO optimization, and a dashboard.

6

TypeScript with React

2-3 weeks

TypeScript is becoming mandatory for React positions. Learn to type components, hooks, and API responses.

By the end, you'll be able to

  • Type React components, props, and hooks
  • Use TypeScript generics with React patterns
  • Set up TypeScript in Next.js projects
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Mini-project

Convert your Next.js project to TypeScript. Add types to all components, API responses, and hooks.

7

Testing & Deployment

2-3 weeks

Ship production React apps. Learn testing with Jest and React Testing Library, CI/CD, and deploying to Vercel/AWS.

By the end, you'll be able to

  • Write unit and integration tests for React apps
  • Deploy Next.js apps to Vercel or AWS
  • Set up CI/CD pipelines for automated deployment
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Mini-project

Add tests to your Next.js app (80% coverage). Deploy to Vercel with CI/CD. Add monitoring and error tracking.

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