Scribd
Upload
14 views

Basic Java Developer Roadmap (2025 Edition)

The document outlines a comprehensive Java Developer roadmap for 2025, divided into four phases: Java Basics, Core Java + OOP, Advanced Java + Backend Path, and System Design + Microservices. Each phase includes essential concepts to master, tools to set up, project ideas, and recommended resources. A suggested timeline for learning is also provided, emphasizing the importance of foundational knowledge before advancing to more complex topics.

Uploaded by

DivyaChakravarthi
Copyright
© © All Rights Reserved
We take content rights seriously. If you suspect this is your content, claim it here.
Available Formats
Download as DOCX, PDF, TXT or read online on Scribd
14 views

Basic Java Developer Roadmap (2025 Edition)

The document outlines a comprehensive Java Developer roadmap for 2025, divided into four phases: Java Basics, Core Java + OOP, Advanced Java + Backend Path, and System Design + Microservices. Each phase includes essential concepts to master, tools to set up, project ideas, and recommended resources. A suggested timeline for learning is also provided, emphasizing the importance of foundational knowledge before advancing to more complex topics.

Uploaded by

DivyaChakravarthi
Copyright
© © All Rights Reserved
We take content rights seriously. If you suspect this is your content, claim it here.
Available Formats
Download as DOCX, PDF, TXT or read online on Scribd
You are on page 1/ 5

Basic Java Developer Roadmap (2025 Edition)

► PHASE 1: Java Basics (0–2 Months)

Learn to write code and think like a programmer. Don’t rush. Understand why
things work.

Concepts to Master:

● Syntax, variables, constants

● Data types (int, float, boolean, String, char)

● Operators (arithmetic, relational, logical)

● Conditional statements (if-else, switch)

● Loops (for, while, do-while)

● Functions (definition, return types, parameters)

● Arrays (1D & 2D), Strings, and basic pattern problems

Tools to Set Up:

● IDE: IntelliJ IDEA Community Edition / Eclipse / VS Code

● JDK installation + Hello World setup

Free Resources:

● CodeWithHarry Java Playlist (YouTube)

● BroCode Java Basics

● Practice: Coding Ninjas Java or Leetcode Easy Java problems

► PHASE 2: Core Java + OOP (3–6 Months)

Now you're writing code. Next, learn to structure it well.

Concepts to Master:

● Object-Oriented Programming (OOP)

○ Classes & Objects


○ Inheritance

○ Encapsulation

○ Polymorphism

○ Abstraction

● Java Collections (ArrayList, LinkedList, HashMap, HashSet, TreeMap, etc.)

● Exception Handling (try-catch, throw, throws)

● Multithreading & Concurrency (Thread class, Runnable interface, synchronization)

● File Handling (FileReader, FileWriter, Serialization)

● Java 8+ Features (Streams, Lambdas, Functional Interfaces)

⚒️Tools / APIs:

● Java Collections Framework

● Java I/O Streams

● ExecutorService for thread pooling

● JUnit for testing

💡 Project Ideas:

● Student Management System (OOP + File Handling)

● Mini ATM Machine Simulation (OOP + Exception Handling)

● Quiz App with Timer (OOP + Threads)

Resources:

● Telusko Java Full Course

● Anuj Bhaiya OOP Playlist

● BroCode Java Threads

► PHASE 3: Advanced Java + Backend Path (6–10 Months)


You’re not just learning Java anymore, you’re building real applications.

Concepts to Master:

● JDBC (Java Database Connectivity)

● Servlets & JSP (for understanding backend fundamentals)

● Maven / Gradle for dependency management

● Spring Framework:

○ Dependency Injection

○ Inversion of Control

● Spring Boot:

○ REST APIs (GET, POST, PUT, DELETE)

○ Annotations (@RestController, @Autowired, etc.)

○ Application properties

○ Controllers, Services, Repositories

● JPA + Hibernate (ORM layer for DB interaction)

Testing + Debugging:

● JUnit

● Mockito

● Postman for API testing

Tools:

● MySQL / PostgreSQL

● Postman

● Docker basics (optional)

Project Ideas:
● Bookstore REST API (Spring Boot + MySQL)

● Expense Tracker App

● Job Portal Backend

Resources:

● Spring Boot by Telusko (YouTube)

● Java Brains Spring Framework

● CodeWithDurgesh (Hindi tutorials for Spring Boot)

► PHASE 4: System Design + Microservices (Advanced Track)

Only do this after building 2–3 solid backend projects.

Learn About:

● Microservice Architecture (vs Monolith)

● API Gateway, Load Balancing, Service Discovery

● Spring Cloud (for microservices)

● REST vs GraphQL (basics)

● Redis, RabbitMQ (optional)

● Logging & Monitoring (Log4j, Prometheus, Grafana)

● Docker + Kubernetes (basic deploys)

Resources:

● System Design with Arpit Bhayani

● Java + Microservices by in28Minutes (YouTube)

● 90-Min Spring Boot Crash Course (Telescope)

► Recommended Timeline
Week Topics

1–4 Java Basics: Syntax, Loops, Arrays


5–8 OOP + Collections + File I/O

9–12 Exception Handling + Threads

13–16 JDBC + Servlets + JPA

17–24 Spring Boot + REST APIs + Projects

25–32 Microservices + Cloud Basics (optional for advanced devs)

Remember:
Don’t jump into Spring Boot before you know OOP.
Don’t jump into building APIs before learning how data flows in a Java class."

You might also like