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Character Encodings - roadmap.sh

roadmap.sh @roadmapsh.bsky.social · 13h

If you’ve ever seen strange symbols in a file or API response, it’s probably an encoding issue. This guide to Character Encodings explains what’s going on — and how to fix it.

Covers the basics of character encodings and explains ASCII vs Unicode

Step by step guide to learn Kubernetes in 2025. We also have resources and short descriptions attached to the roadmap items so you can get everything you want to learn in one place.

roadmap.sh @roadmapsh.bsky.social · 15h

Start mastering the cloud-native stack with our FREE #Kubernetes roadmap.

Kubernetes Roadmap

Basic Authentication - roadmap.sh

roadmap.sh @roadmapsh.bsky.social · 1d

🔐 Ever wondered how websites ask for a username and password? This guide explains Basic Authentication — one of the simplest ways to secure a web resource.

Understand what is basic authentication and how it is implemented

Transport Protocols: TCP and UDP

roadmap.sh @roadmapsh.bsky.social · 1d

The TCP/IP model powers the internet — and every developer should know it. This video makes the layers and protocols crystal clear, even if you’re just starting out.

In this video, we briefly look at the Transport Layer of the TCP/IP model and then discuss the different transport protocols. After watching this video, you will be able to answer what is TCP, what…

Create and Edit Roadmaps using AI

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roadmap.sh @roadmapsh.bsky.social · 1d

Every learner’s path is unique. That’s why Roadmap now lets you build and customize roadmaps with AI. Tailor it to your exact goals.

Try it now 👉 roadmap.sh

Our roadmap editor now has AI integration, so you can start with the base roadmap created using AI and then modify as you may see fit. You can add content to the roadmap notes, you can share the…

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roadmap.sh @roadmapsh.bsky.social · 1d

If you're a junior dev or career changer, @Docker.com might seem intimidating. But this step-by-step roadmap makes it totally doable — start learning Docker the smart way.

Docker Roadmap

Step by step guide to learn Docker in 2025. We also have resources and short descriptions attached to the roadmap items so you can get everything you want to learn in one place.

Comprehensive roadmap to learn SQL from scratch in 2025. From basic syntax to advanced querying, this step-by-step guide will equip you with the skills needed to excel in database management and data…

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roadmap.sh @roadmapsh.bsky.social · 2d

This is your comprehensive roadmap to learn #SQL from scratch.

SQL Roadmap

Token Based Authentication - roadmap.sh

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roadmap.sh @roadmapsh.bsky.social · 2d

Confused by how websites keep you logged in? This guide breaks down Token-Based Authentication — how it works, when to use it, and why it’s a favorite for stateless APIs.

Understand what is token based authentication and how it is implemented

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roadmap.sh @roadmapsh.bsky.social · 2d

Build a simple expense tracker to manage your finances for yourself!

roadmap.sh/projects/exp...

Learn to become a Rust developer

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Archit Kumar @architxkumar.bsky.social · 2d

Just kick-started working on a fresh new project from
@roadmapsh.bsky.social
by jumping straight to the🗄️database data modelling.

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roadmap.sh @roadmapsh.bsky.social · 2d

Keep up the great work!! 🙌

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roadmap.sh @roadmapsh.bsky.social · 2d

Want to be a Rust developer? Start HERE! 🌟 Our roadmap gives you the structure you need.

Community driven, articles, resources, guides, interview questions, quizzes for Rust development. Learn to become a modern Rust developer by following the steps, skills, resources and guides listed…

What is CI and CD? - roadmap.sh

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roadmap.sh @roadmapsh.bsky.social · 2d

Continuous Integration tests your code automatically with every change. Continuous Delivery takes it one step further by automating the release pipeline. Together, they’re your launchpad for faster, safer deployments.

Learn the basics of CI/CD and how to implement that with GitHub Actions.

Build a weather API that fetches and returns weather data from a 3rd party API.

roadmap.sh @roadmapsh.bsky.social · 3d

💡 Why build a Weather API?

- Practice working with third-party services
- Understand HTTP methods and headers
- Handle asynchronous data fetching
- Learn to store secrets securely
- Boost your API design skills

Weather API Project Idea

How do random number generators work? | Random Numbers

roadmap.sh @roadmapsh.bsky.social · 3d

Computers can't really be random. So how do they generate random numbers? Learn how pseudo-random number generators work and why the initial seed matters.

There is nothing truly random when it comes to computers. Computers do what they are told to do. In this video, we cover all about random numbers, pseudo-random numbers, and random number generators.…

Use AI to Supercharge Your Learning on roadmap.sh

roadmap.sh @roadmapsh.bsky.social · 3d

Stop struggling, start learning anything. ✅ Watch the replay where @kamrify.bsky.social, creator of Roadmap, walks you through our AI Tutor. See the full demo and learn how to get a dedicated personal tutor for any topic you choose.

In this session, I'll walk you through our AI Tutor, share the quick story of how and why we built it, then jump into the demo. You will get the chance to ask questions at the end. Come see how to…

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roadmap.sh @roadmapsh.bsky.social · 3d

Before setting an SLA with your users, make sure you understand what your internal SLOs and SLIs are tracking. You can’t promise what you can’t measure, and you can’t measure what you haven’t defined.

SLIs, SLOs and SLAs - roadmap.sh

Learn what are different indicators for performance identification of any service.

All about Asynchronous JavaScript | Callbacks, Promises, Async/Await

roadmap.sh @roadmapsh.bsky.social · 3d

Promises, callbacks, async/await. What’s the difference, and why does it matter? This visual guide breaks it all down for you.

In this visual lesson, we learn how to write asynchronous JavaScript using Async/Await. We will also look at the callbacks and promises and see the drawbacks of each approach. After watching this…

Write a script to analyse server performance stats.

roadmap.sh @roadmapsh.bsky.social · 4d

Want to practice scripting while learning about system performance? This project walks you through writing a script to analyze server performance stats.

Server Performance Stats

Session Based Authentication - roadmap.sh

roadmap.sh @roadmapsh.bsky.social · 4d

If HTTP is stateless, how do websites remember you? The answer: sessions. Session-based authentication bridges the gap between stateless protocols and stateful user experiences. Our guide breaks it down step by step.

Learn what is Session Based Authentication and how to implement it in Node.js

Node.js Developer Roadmap: Learn to become a modern node.js developer

roadmap.sh @roadmapsh.bsky.social · 4d

Start your Node.js journey today and level up your backend skills.

Learn to become a modern node.js developer using this roadmap. Community driven, articles, resources, guides, interview questions, quizzes for modern node.js development.

Session Based Authentication - roadmap.sh

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roadmap.sh @roadmapsh.bsky.social · 4d

- What is Session-Based Authentication?
- Why does HTTP need it?
- How does it manage state?

Check out our guide to understand session-based authentication and its role in secure web development.

Learn what is Session Based Authentication and how to implement it in Node.js

Array Data Structure | Illustrated Data Structures

roadmap.sh @roadmapsh.bsky.social · 4d

🚨 Your personal learning coach is here! 🚨 Our AI Tutor on Roadmap includes...

✔️ Floating chat on every roadmap
✔️ Topic guides + code samples
✔️ AI-powered quizzes
✔️ Save progress, resume anytime

Try it 👉 roadmap.sh/ai

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roadmap.sh @roadmapsh.bsky.social · 5d

Arrays are one of the first data structures you’ll encounter in programming. They’re simple, powerful, and form the foundation for so much more. In this video, we break them down completely.

An array is a collection of items where items are stored consecutively. In this video, we will discuss everything you need to know about the array data structure. We start with the introduction to…