This content originally appeared on DEV Community and was authored by lavi singh
How I learned, improved, and built my path in web & mobile development.
**Hello DEV Community! 
**This is my first post here, and I’m excited to share my journey of becoming a full-stack developer, working with React.js, Node.js, React Native, Web APIs, and more.
If you’re someone who is starting or planning to switch into full-stack development, this post might help you understand the real-world path.
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Where My Journey Started
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Like most developers, I didn’t begin with full-stack development.
I started by learning basic HTML, CSS, and JavaScript — the simplest way to understand how the web works.
From there, I realized two things:
- I love building things from scratch
- I enjoy solving real problems using code
That mindset motivated me to explore deeper.
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Why I Chose Full Stack Development
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I’ve always believed that having end-to-end control of a project is powerful.
Being able to build:
Frontend UI
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Backend APIs
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Mobile App
…gives you the freedom to build complete products.
This is why I chose the full-stack path.
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Tools & Technologies I Learned
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Here are the technologies that shaped my career:
Frontend
React.js
JavaScript (ES6+)
HTML, CSS
jQuery (legacy projects)
Backend
Node.js
Express.js
Web APIs
MVC Architecture
Database
SQL Server
Relational DB concepts
Mobile Apps
React Native (One of my favourite parts!)
Each step helped me understand how all the parts of an application connect together.
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Projects That Helped Me Learn Faster
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I believe learning becomes easier when you build real projects, not just watch tutorials.
Here are some types of projects I built along the way:
A React-based dashboard
A mobile app using React Native
REST API with Node.js
Authentication + login system
SQL-based data management system
Full-stack CRUD apps
Every project pushed me one step further and made me a better developer.
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Challenges I Faced
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My journey wasn’t smooth.
I faced:
Debugging issues for hours
React re-renders confusion
API errors that made no sense
SQL queries are taking too long
Logic mistakes in backend code
But every problem taught me something new.
And trust me —
Debugging is the best teacher in programming.
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How I Keep Learning
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Tech changes fast — so I keep myself updated by:
Following official docs
Reading community posts (like here on DEV)
Building side projects
Trying new tools like Next.js, TypeScript, etc.
Continuous learning keeps me motivated.
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What I’m Working On Now
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Currently, I’m improving my skills in:
Advanced React patterns
Performance optimization
Building scalable backend APIs
Enhancing mobile app UI/UX in React Native
And of course…
contributing more to the DEV community!
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Let’s Connect!
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If you’re a:
Fellow full-stack dev
React/Node learner
Mobile app enthusiast
Someone who loves tech
…let’s connect! I’d love to share knowledge, collaborate, and grow together.
Feel free to drop a comment —
Would love to hear about your journey too!
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Thank You for Reading!
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This is my first post on DEV, and I’m excited to share more tutorials, guides, and project breakdowns soon.
If you found this helpful, consider following me for more posts! 
This content originally appeared on DEV Community and was authored by lavi singh