Full-Stack React Native Developer Roadmap (After Ahmed Sawy's Course)
Phase 1: Backend Fundamentals
1. [Link] Basics
- Understand JavaScript runtime
- Setup npm, npx, [Link]
- Write your first server with `http`
Resources: [Link] Official Docs, Codevolution [Link] playlist
2. [Link] (Backend Framework)
- Setup Express server
- Routes: GET, POST, PUT, DELETE
- Middleware, static files
Resources: Express Docs, freeCodeCamp Express Tutorial
3. MongoDB with Mongoose
- Understand NoSQL concepts
- Setup MongoDB Atlas
- Create schema, perform CRUD
Resources: MongoDB University, Mongoose Docs
4. JWT Authentication
- Register, login, generate JWT
- Use bcryptjs for password hashing
- Protect routes with middleware
Resources: Dev Ed or Codevolution (YouTube), jsonwebtoken & bcryptjs (npm)
Phase 2: Full-Stack Integration
5. Connect React Native with Node Backend
- Use axios for API requests
Full-Stack React Native Developer Roadmap (After Ahmed Sawy's Course)
- Handle tokens using AsyncStorage
- Manage API errors, loading states
6. Hosting Your Backend
- Setup backend on [Link] or Railway
- Use .env for secrets
- Connect React Native with live API
7. Push Notifications (Advanced)
- Setup Firebase Cloud Messaging (FCM) or OneSignal
- Handle background + foreground notifications
Phase 3: Advanced Full-Stack Features
8. File/Image Upload
- Upload image from RN using FormData
- Save image URL in MongoDB
9. Payments (Optional)
- Setup Stripe or Razorpay
- Handle payments in app
10. Real-Time Features (Chat, Orders)
- Use [Link] or Firebase Realtime DB
Phase 4: Career + Portfolio
11. Git, GitHub, and Resume
- Push code with commits and branches
- Add README with tech stack, usage
Full-Stack React Native Developer Roadmap (After Ahmed Sawy's Course)
- Prepare resume with links
12. Deployment & Portfolio
- Expo or Android Studio app build
- Play Store release process
- Create portfolio website with Notion or React
Final Outcome
You become a job-ready full-stack React Native developer capable of:
- Building & deploying production-ready apps
- Creating your own backend
- Working with real-world tools (auth, payments, chat)
- Showcasing your work professionally