# Son Guide, AI as Mentor

At 57, I'm not letting a late start or a lack of formal education hold me back. I'm charging full steam ahead on my journey to becoming a software developer! With fire in my heart and a thirst for knowledge, I'm proving age is irrelevant when it comes to chasing your dreams. Fortunately, I have access to invaluable guidance from my son, Ashik Nesin, a respected principal software engineer at Chargebee. Additionally, I leverage the power of AI chatbots to supplement my learning and gain further insights. This unique blend of human and technological resources provides me with a comprehensive and effective learning experience.

With a structured approach and a commitment to mastering the intricacies of programming, I am immersing myself in this fulfilling and ever-evolving realm. By integrating my accumulated knowledge and life experiences, I am confident in my ability to make meaningful contributions to the software development community.

I am in the middle of a 10-week study plan for full**\-**stack development that I prepared with the help of Bard. I am pleased to share that below. And I hope you may benefit in some way. Yesterday, my son recommended a tutorial by [David J. Malan](https://cs.harvard.edu/malan/). I earlier chanced upon a tutorial on Python by Dr. Chuck. I find them both interesting and useful. Give them a try.

Tutorial by David J. Malan: https://cs50.harvard.edu/x/2023/

Tutorial on Python by Dr. Chuck: https://www.py4e.com/lessons

## **10-Week Study Plan: Full-Stack Development**

This comprehensive 10-week study plan is designed to equip individuals with limited coding knowledge with the necessary skills and expertise to become proficient full-stack developers. Through a structured learning approach and dedicated self-study, you will gain a deep understanding of relevant programming languages, technologies, and best practices.

**Study Plan Objectives:**

* Gain a solid understanding of HTML, CSS, and JavaScript for front-end development.
    
* Master a popular front-end framework (e.g., React or Angular) for building dynamic web experiences.
    
* Develop proficiency in a server-side programming language (e.g., Python or Node.js) for back-end functionality.
    
* Learn to design and implement efficient databases for data storage and management.
    
* Develop expertise in API development for seamless front-end and back-end integration.
    
* Master deployment techniques for publishing web applications to live servers.
    
* Build a portfolio of full-stack projects showcasing your acquired skills and knowledge.
    

**Study Plan Structure:**

This study plan is divided into four key modules, each focusing on a specific area of full-stack development:

**Module 1: Front-End Development Essentials (Weeks 1-2)**

* **HTML & CSS:**
    
    * **Interactive courses on Codecademy:** [https://www.codecademy.com/catalog](https://www.codecademy.com/catalog)
        
    * **In-depth tutorials on MDN:** [https://developer.mozilla.org/en-US/docs/Learn/Getting\_started\_with\_the\_web/CSS\_basics](https://developer.mozilla.org/en-US/docs/Learn/Getting_started_with_the_web/CSS_basics)
        
* **JavaScript:**
    
    * **W3Schools tutorial:** [https://www.w3schools.com/js/](https://www.w3schools.com/js/)
        
    * **The Modern JavaScript Tutorial:** [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iWOYAxlnaww](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iWOYAxlnaww)
        

**Module 2: Front-End Framework Mastery (Weeks 3-4)**

* **React or Angular:**
    
    * **Official React interactive tutorials:** [https://react.dev/learn/tutorial-tic-tac-toe](https://react.dev/learn/tutorial-tic-tac-toe)
        
    * **Official Angular interactive tutorials:** [https://angular.io/start](https://angular.io/start)
        
    * **Supplement with additional resources:**
        
        * React: [https://www.reactbootcamp.com/](https://www.reactbootcamp.com/)
            
        * Angular: [https://angular-university.io/](https://angular-university.io/)
            
* **Version Control Systems:**
    
    * **Git tutorials on GitKraken:** [https://www.gitkraken.com/learn/git](https://www.gitkraken.com/learn/git)
        
    * **Atlassian tutorials:** [https://www.atlassian.com/git/tutorials](https://www.atlassian.com/git/tutorials)
        

**Module 3: Back-End Development Fundamentals (Weeks 5-6)**

* **Python or Node.js:**
    
    * **Python:**
        
        * Google's Python for Beginners: [https://developers.google.com/edu/python](https://developers.google.com/edu/python)
            
        * Python Tutorial: [https://www.w3schools.com/python/](https://www.w3schools.com/python/)
            
    * **Node.js:**
        
        * NodeSchool's interactive tutorial: [https://nodeschool.io/](https://nodeschool.io/)
            
        * Node.js Tutorial: [https://nodejs.org/en/learn](https://nodejs.org/en/learn)
            
* **Databases:**
    
    * **MySQL:**
        
        * W3Schools MySQL tutorial: [https://www.w3schools.com/MySQL/default.asp](https://www.w3schools.com/MySQL/default.asp)
            
        * MySQL Tutorial: [https://dev.mysql.com/doc/refman/8.0/en/tutorial.html](https://dev.mysql.com/doc/refman/8.0/en/tutorial.html)
            
    * **PostgreSQL:**
        
        * PG Tutorial's PostgreSQL tutorial: [https://www.postgresqltutorial.com/](https://www.postgresqltutorial.com/)
            

**Module 4: Full-Stack Integration & Deployment (Weeks 7-8)**

* **API Development:**
    
    * **Express.js guide for Node.js:** [https://expressjs.com/](https://expressjs.com/)
        
    * **Django Project Tutorial for Python:** [https://realpython.com/django-setup/](https://realpython.com/django-setup/)
        
* **Deployment:**
    
    * **Heroku Dev Center:** [https://devcenter.heroku.com/categories/reference](https://devcenter.heroku.com/categories/reference)
        
    * **Netlify Documentation:** [https://docs.netlify.com/](https://docs.netlify.com/)
        

**Project-Based Learning (Weeks 9-10):**

* You will apply your acquired skills to build real-world full-stack projects.
    
* Projects will be hosted on GitHub and showcased as part of your individual portfolios.
    

**Additional Learning Resources:**

* **FreeCodeCamp:** [https://www.freecodecamp.org/](https://www.freecodecamp.org/)
    
* **The Odin Project:** [https://www.theodinproject.com/](https://www.theodinproject.com/)
    
* **MIT OpenCourseware:** https://ocw.mit.edu