My Journey in Web Development: 2024-2025
My Journey in Web Development: 2024-2025 Introduction As I reflect on my journey in web development over the past year, I realize how much growth, learning, and resilience have shaped my path. From diving into frontend frameworks to mastering backend technologies, my experience has been a whirlwind of coding, problem-solving, and personal development. This post serves as a testament to my progress, challenges, and goals for the future. Getting Started: The Foundations At the beginning of 2024, I was already familiar with frontend development, particularly JavaScript and React. However, I knew that to build full-fledged applications, I needed to strengthen my backend skills. I enrolled in the Per Scholas Full Stack Java Development program, which laid the groundwork for my deeper understanding of Java, Spring Boot, and database management. One of my biggest early challenges was understanding how backend services interact with frontend applications. Concepts like REST APIs, authent...