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Software Developer Roadmap: Bow Valley IT

The document outlines a one-year roadmap for becoming a software developer through the Bow Valley IT Systems Diploma. It includes a monthly skill-building plan covering Python, web development, version control, JavaScript, backend basics, and project development. Additionally, it emphasizes the importance of building a portfolio, resume, and engaging with the developer community.

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Software Developer Roadmap: Bow Valley IT

The document outlines a one-year roadmap for becoming a software developer through the Bow Valley IT Systems Diploma. It includes a monthly skill-building plan covering Python, web development, version control, JavaScript, backend basics, and project development. Additionally, it emphasizes the importance of building a portfolio, resume, and engaging with the developer community.

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Roadmap: Become a Software Developer from Bow Valley IT Systems Diploma

Year 1: Monthly Skill-Building Plan

Month 1-2: Learn Python Basics

- Learn Python: variables, loops, conditionals, functions

- Resources: freeCodeCamp, Codecademy Python, CS50 (edX)

- Install Git and learn basic commands (init, commit, push)

- Create a GitHub account

- Mini Project: Calculator or Quiz App

Month 3-4: Web Development Basics

- Learn HTML, CSS, JavaScript

- Resource: The Odin Project (Foundations)

- Build your developer portfolio site (host on GitHub Pages)

- Mini Project: Portfolio Website

Month 5-6: Version Control + Problem Solving

- Deepen Git skills (branches, merges)

- Start solving coding problems (23 per week)

- Platforms: LeetCode, HackerRank

- Mini Project: To-Do List Web App (JavaScript)

Month 7-8: JavaScript Deep Dive + APIs

- Understand DOM manipulation, events, and fetch API


Roadmap: Become a Software Developer from Bow Valley IT Systems Diploma

- Use public APIs to build dynamic web apps

- Resource: [Link]

- Mini Project: Weather App or Quote Generator

Month 9-10: Backend & Databases (Intro)

- Learn basics of [Link] or Flask

- Understand how databases work (SQL, MongoDB)

- Practice CRUD operations

- Mini Project: Basic Blog or Notes App

Month 11-12: Build Profile + Resume

- Polish your top 2-3 projects

- Write clean README files for each GitHub repo

- Update LinkedIn profile with skills & projects

- Build a clean, beginner-friendly resume

- Optional: Start a Medium/Hashnode blog on your journey

Bonus

- Join developer Discords or GitHub open source projects

- Attend Calgary tech meetups ([Link])

- Follow job postings for junior developer roles to stay focused

Weekly Time Commitment: 57 hours

- Study on weekdays (1 hour/day)


Roadmap: Become a Software Developer from Bow Valley IT Systems Diploma

- Use weekends to build and explore

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