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My Journey as a Full Stack Developer: Challenges, Learnings & Tips for Beginners
Introduction Hi, I’m Chandan Kumar, a passionate Full Stack Developer with expertise in Java, React.js, and SQL. My journey in tech started with a strong interest in software development, which led me to complete a Java Full Stack course at JSpider. Over time, I have built projects like a currency converter web app and a bus ticket booking system to sharpen my skills. Currently, I’m actively looking for a full-time role in software development, but breaking into the industry as a fresher has been challenging. In this blog, I’ll share my learnings, struggles, and tips for anyone who is also on this journey. Challenges Faced & Learnings 1️⃣ Mastering Frontend Development When I started learning React.js, I faced issues like: Understanding component lifecycle and state management. Handling API calls and asynchronous behavior. Debugging CSS layout issues (sometimes a missing flex property can ruin everything
Introduction
Hi, I’m Chandan Kumar, a passionate Full Stack Developer with expertise in Java, React.js, and SQL. My journey in tech started with a strong interest in software development, which led me to complete a Java Full Stack course at JSpider. Over time, I have built projects like a currency converter web app and a bus ticket booking system to sharpen my skills.
Currently, I’m actively looking for a full-time role in software development, but breaking into the industry as a fresher has been challenging. In this blog, I’ll share my learnings, struggles, and tips for anyone who is also on this journey.
Challenges Faced & Learnings
1️⃣ Mastering Frontend Development
When I started learning React.js, I faced issues like:
Understanding component lifecycle and state management.
Handling API calls and asynchronous behavior.
Debugging CSS layout issues (sometimes a missing flex property can ruin everything
