3-Month Java + Spring Boot + DSA Roadmap for Big Companies
This roadmap is designed for developers who want to become job-ready for big tech companies by
mastering Java, Spring Boot,
Data Structures & Algorithms (DSA), and System Design. It provides a structured weekly and daily
plan,
along with essential problem sets and the best free resources.
Month 1: Java Fundamentals & Data Structures (DSA)
Week 1: Java Basics & Arrays, Strings
- Learn Java syntax, OOP principles (inheritance, polymorphism, abstraction).
- Practice: Arrays, Strings, Two Pointers, Sliding Window.
- Solve 15 LeetCode problems.
Resources:
- Java Full Course (Apna College - YouTube)
- Java: The Complete Reference by Herbert Schildt
- LeetCode Arrays & Strings Pattern Guide
Week 2: Linked Lists & Recursion
- Master Recursion concepts & backtracking.
- Learn Linked List (singly, doubly, cycle detection).
- Solve 20+ LeetCode problems.
Resources:
- Recursion Explained (Abdul Bari - YouTube)
- GeeksforGeeks Linked List Problems
Week 3: Sorting, Searching & Hashing
- QuickSort, MergeSort, HeapSort.
- Binary Search, HashMaps, HashSets.
- Solve 20+ LeetCode problems.
Resources:
- Binary Search & Sorting Algorithms (NeetCode - YouTube)
- Sorting Visualizer ([Link])
Week 4: Trees & Graphs
- Learn Tree traversals (DFS, BFS), Binary Search Tree (BST).
- Graph representations, BFS, DFS, Topological Sort.
- Solve 20+ Medium LeetCode problems.
Resources:
- Trees & Graphs (NeetCode - YouTube)
- LeetCode Tree & Graph Problems List
Month 2: Spring Boot Backend Development & Advanced DSA
Week 5: Spring Boot Fundamentals & CRUD API
- Understand Controllers, Services, Repositories, Dependency Injection (DI).
- Build a simple REST API with Spring Boot.
Resources:
- Spring Boot Crash Course (JavaBrains - YouTube)
- Spring Boot Official Guide ([Link])
Week 6: Databases & JPA/Hibernate
- Learn SQL (PostgreSQL, MySQL), ORM with Hibernate.
- Build a Bookstore API with PostgreSQL.
Resources:
- Spring Boot + PostgreSQL (Baeldung)
- JPA/Hibernate Guide (JavaBrains)
Week 7: Security & Microservices
- JWT Authentication & Role-Based Access.
- Microservices architecture, RabbitMQ/Kafka basics.
Resources:
- Spring Security with JWT (Baeldung)
- Microservices with Spring Boot (Amigoscode - YouTube)
Week 8: Deploying Java Applications (AWS, Docker, Kubernetes)
- AWS Elastic Beanstalk, EC2, S3 basics.
- Dockerizing a Spring Boot App.
Resources:
- AWS Deployment Guide (DigitalOcean)
- Docker Crash Course (YouTube)
Month 3: System Design, Advanced DSA & Final Projects
Week 9: System Design Basics
- Load balancing, Caching, CAP Theorem, Sharding.
- Designing scalable microservices.
Resources:
- System Design Primer (GitHub)
- High-Level System Design (YouTube)
Week 10-11: Final Capstone Projects & Advanced DSA
- Build a Full-Stack E-Commerce App (Spring Boot, PostgreSQL, JWT Auth).
- Solve 40 LeetCode Medium/Hard problems.
Resources:
- Full-Stack Spring Boot Guide (FreeCodeCamp)
- LeetCode Blind 75 Problems List
Week 12: Resume, Interview Prep & Job Applications
- Optimize LinkedIn, GitHub portfolio.
- Apply to at least 10 jobs/day.
- Mock interviews & HR prep.
Resources:
- Cracking the Coding Interview (Book)
- InterviewBit Mock Interviews
Final Notes:
- Follow this roadmap consistently to become job-ready for top companies.
- Solve at least 200+ LeetCode problems (Easy, Medium, and some Hard).
- Contribute to open-source projects to improve your portfolio.
- Focus on System Design for FAANG-level interviews.
- Network on LinkedIn and attend mock interviews regularly.
