Month	Goals	Activities	Resources	Checklist
Year 1	Foundations
Month 1-2	Programming Basics (Python/C++)	- Learn basic programming concepts: variables, data types, loops, and conditionals. Practice daily coding problems.	- Codecademy: Python/C++ - Sololearn	🟢 Learn programming fundamentals
		- Write simple programs like a calculator or number guessing game.	- FreeCodeCamp tutorials	🟢 Create 2 beginner projects
Month 3-4	Introduction to Data Structures	- Study arrays, linked lists, stacks, and queues. Practice solving beginner-level problems.	- YouTube: William Fiset's "Data Structures Course"	🟢 Solve 20 DSA problems
		- Work on a basic project (e.g., task tracker).	- FreeCodeCamp	🟢 Build 1 DSA-related project
Month 5-6	GitHub & LinkedIn Setup	- Set up GitHub and LinkedIn profiles. Post a beginner project to GitHub and connect with peers.	- GitHub Profile Optimization by Amigoscode	🟢 Create LinkedIn and GitHub profiles
		- Learn Git basics: version control, commits, branches, and pull requests.	- Git tutorials on YouTube by Traversy Media	🟢 Push first repository
Month 7-8	Web Development Basics	- Learn HTML, CSS, and JavaScript. Create responsive web pages.	- freeCodeCamp: Web Development - "HTML & CSS Crash Course" on YouTube	🟢 Build 2 responsive web pages
		- Start a personal portfolio website showcasing your skills.	- freeCodeCamp Portfolio Projects	🟢 Deploy a personal portfolio website
Month 9-10	Basic Algorithms	- Study sorting algorithms like bubble sort, merge sort, and quicksort.	- YouTube: Sorting Algorithms by Tech with Tim	🟢 Solve 10 sorting problems
		- Practice beginner problems on platforms like HackerRank or LeetCode.	- HackerRank and LeetCode	🟢 Complete 30 beginner problems
Month 11-12	Build and Deploy Mini Projects	- Learn the basics of deployment using platforms like Vercel or Netlify.	- YouTube: "Deploying Projects on Vercel" by Traversy Media	🟢 Deploy a simple project online
		- Build a CRUD application (e.g., to-do list) using Node.js or Django.	- Traversy Media: Node.js/Django beginner tutorials	🟢 Complete 1 full-stack project
Year 2	Intermediate Skills & Competitive Programming
Month 1-2	Advanced DSA & Algorithms	- Study heaps, graphs, and tries. Practice 10 problems related to each data structure.	- Educative.io: "Ace the Coding Interview" - Codeforces/CodeChef problem sets	🟢 Solve 30 advanced DSA problems
		- Learn algorithms like Dijkstra’s, BFS/DFS, and dynamic programming (e.g., knapsack).	- YouTube: "Dynamic Programming for Beginners"	🟢 Solve 20 algorithmic problems
Month 3-4	Build Intermediate Full-Stack Projects	- Build a social media clone or blogging platform using React and Express.js (or Django).	- Traversy Media: React & Express tutorials	🟢 Complete 1 full-stack project
		- Deploy the project and showcase it on LinkedIn and GitHub.	- Heroku or Vercel	🟢 Publish project on GitHub
Month 5-6	Start Hackathons	- Join beginner-friendly hackathons to gain teamwork and rapid prototyping experience.	- Devpost and MLH beginner hackathons	🟢 Participate in 2 hackathons
		- Focus on solving real-world problems and presenting your solutions.	- "Pitching Ideas Effectively" tutorials on YouTube	🟢 Build hackathon projects
Month 7-8	Internship Preparation	- Apply for internships on LinkedIn, AngelList, and Internshala.	- Internshala/LinkedIn	🟢 Apply to 20+ internships
		- Focus on mock interviews, behavioral questions, and system design concepts.	- Pramp or Interviewing.io	🟢 Conduct 2 mock interviews
Month 9-12	Competitive Programming	- Aim to solve 200 problems on Codeforces/LeetCode. Participate in weekly contests.	- Codeforces & LeetCode	🟢 Solve 100+ problems
		- Refine problem-solving speed and techniques.	- YouTube: Competitive Programming by Errichto	🟢 Improve contest ranking
Year 3	Advanced Skills & Placement
Month 1-2	Advanced System Design	- Study concepts like caching, load balancing, and scalability.	- GitHub: "System Design Primer" - YouTube: "System Design for Interviews"	🟢 Learn key system design concepts
		- Build a scalable project demonstrating these concepts.	- Udemy: Scalable Web Architecture	🟢 Complete a system design project
Month 3-4	Specialization Projects	- Choose a specialization (AI, blockchain, data science, etc.) and work on related projects.	- Coursera: Specialization Courses	🟢 Build 2 specialization projects
		- Contribute to open-source projects in the chosen field.	- Hacktoberfest and GitHub Open Source	🟢 Contribute to 3+ open-source projects
Month 5-6	Placement Preparation	- Prepare for placements by solving advanced problems on LeetCode (hard level).	- LeetCode premium problem sets	🟢 Solve 50+ hard problems
		- Focus on HR and technical interview preparation.	- Glassdoor and Mock Interviews	🟢 Conduct 3 mock interviews
Month 7-8	Final Placement Push	- Apply for 30LPA+ opportunities.	- LinkedIn, AngelList, and job portals	🟢 Apply for 20+ companies
		- Ace interviews with a focus on coding, system design, and behavioral questions.	- Pramp and Interviewing.io	🟢 Secure placement offers

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