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

roadmap.sh @roadmapsh.bsky.social · 17h

💡 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 · 20h

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 · 20h

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 · 22h

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 · 1d

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 · 1d

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 · 1d

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 · 1d

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 · 2d

- 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 · 2d

🚨 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 · 2d

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…

Session Based Authentication - roadmap.sh

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

🔑 Understanding session-based authentication is essential for developers who want to manage logins, user sessions, and secure access in web applications. Learn how it works in this guide.

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

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

From event loops to async programming, understanding Node.js internals will set you apart. Learn how to build APIs, work with databases, and deploy your projects confidently.

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

Step by step guide to learn PHP 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.

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

To be a proficient PHP developer, focus on understanding OOP concepts, Composer for dependency management, and modern development practices like MVC.

PHP Roadmap

What are Web Vitals? - roadmap.sh

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

Your website’s speed and performance aren’t just “nice-to-have” they’re ranking factors. Google’s Web Vitals measure how fast, stable, and responsive your site feels to users. Understand them. Track them. Improve them.

Learn what are the core web vitals and how to measure them.

Build a command line interface (CLI) to fetch and display common TMDB requests.

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Towards Data Science @towardsdatascience.com · 6d

Tired of unstructured learning? The new AI Tutor from our sister site, @roadmapsh.bsky.social, helps you master any topic with AI-generated courses that save your progress. Pick up where you left off and test your knowledge with built-in quizzes after every lesson.

Try it out 👉 roadmap.sh/ai

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

Want a project that’s both fun and technical? Build a TMDB CLI Tool and learn how to connect with APIs, handle user arguments, and display data neatly in the terminal.

TMDB CLI Tool

In this video, we look at what SSH, TLS and SSL are and what are the differences between them. After watching this video, you will be able to answer the below questions: - What is SSH? - What is SSL…

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

SSH, TLS, SSL are three acronyms that often get mixed up. This video clears the confusion by explaining what each one is and how they differ.

SSH vs TLS vs SSL

Async and Defer Script Loading - roadmap.sh

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

Stop copy-pasting #SQL queries and master how to write and optimize them yourself.

This course by Kamran Ahmed will help you build confidence in databases, solve 100+ real challenges, and showcase your skills with a certificate.

Start here ▶️ roadmap.sh/courses/sql

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

Page load delays? The fix might be just two words: async and defer. Master them, and your JavaScript will never block rendering again.

Learn how to avoid render blocking JavaScript using async and defer scripts.

What are Data Structures? | Illustrated Data Structures

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

If you’ve ever wondered how your favorite apps store, retrieve, and process information so quickly, the answer lies in data structures. This video gives you the perfect beginner-friendly introduction.

Data structures are the in-memory representation of data. In this series of illustrated videos, we will be exploring different data structures to understand what they are, how they work, what are the…

TypeScript Roadmap: Learn to become a TypeScript developer

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

Learn to become a #TypeScript developer.

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

Build a simple CLI tool to analyze logs from the command line.

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

This project is about turning raw log data into something meaningful. By writing a simple tool to analyze Nginx logs, you’ll practice command-line programming and develop a skill that’s useful for both developers and sysadmins.

Nginx Log Analyser

Consistency Patterns - roadmap.sh

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

- What is a distributed system?
- Why is consistency difficult in them?
- Which patterns solve this problem?

Our guide breaks down consistency patterns step by step.

Everything you need to know about Week, Strong and Eventual Consistency