In this blog, I will be sharing my study plan that I have vowed to follow for the next 12 weeks and see where it takes me as I can afford to spend my 3 months now and I will not regret it in the future that I didn't even try for the next decade or so. So I am giving myself 3 months to try my hands on and let's end up learning some skills by the end of it and hopefully land a remote job at the end of the path.

Warning

This is a very exhaustive plan as I am crazy and I always try to push the limit which might hurt you in the path. So try to walk this path very cautiously. This essay from the founder of Y- Combinator might ignite your spark.

Pre- Requisites

I am hoping that you have at least little knowledge about HTML & CSS for web development and you know the basics of Programming with python at a very beginner level. You must have a Github Profile and have already started blogging on HashNode(if not please start now).

Note: Try taking Notes in Obsidian

3 months Plan

Week-1

• FreeCodeCamp Tutorial
• Start learning JavaScript.
• Try to write a Smart Contract from scratch after taking this course. (Project-1)
• Write 2 blogs covering this work you have done.

Note: I think everyone on the internet would think that I am crazy as I have started directly with learning solidity from the first day and not web development. But I trust in myself and I know that getting to know about the inside of Blockchain will just increase my interest for the better and in the meantime, I will be learning about advanced Web Development.

Week-2

• Start with pointer.gg's Solidity project and try to finish it.
• Read notes of the previous week.
• Learn React.js specifically for blockchain. (so you can skip some things).
• Start exploring cryptohack.org.
• Write 2 blogs covering this work you have done.

Week-3

• Join a hackathon on Blockchain Technology.
• Explore ciphershastra.com.
• Read notes of previous weeks.
• Look into the project based on React.js for blockchain.
• Write 2 blogs covering this work you have done.

Week-4

• Learn about node.js.
• Use JS, React & Node to build something for a personal portfolio. (Project- 2).
• Read notes of previous weeks.
• Try and Build a full Web3 app and make use of smart contracts. (Project-3)
• Write 2 blogs covering this work you have done.

Note: By this time you should have enough skills under your belt by doing the above things. Now it's time to jump into the ocean of the OpenSource.

Week-5

• Start with pointer.gg's NFT project and try to finish it. (Project-4)
• Join a Hackathon and/or contribute to an open-source blockchain project.
• Use your web dev skills and build a working website for a personal portfolio and then try to add a smart contract to it. ( after making the website in Web 2.0 try and modify it to work in Web 3.0 and see what it takes to accomplish this task.)(Project 5)
• Write 2 blogs covering this work you have done.
• Read notes of previous weeks.

Week-6

• Find an open-source project and start contributing to it(if not already making it).
• Build a Website/App using React and use smart contract in it. (Project-6)
• Try and build a Dapp from the internet. (Project-7)
• Start learning the backend basics and then move on to blockchain-based backends.
• Write 2 blogs covering this work you have done.
• Read notes of previous weeks.

Week-7

• Start learning about the Ethereum Blockchain.
• Learn about the web3.js framework.
• Pickup some web3 projects from here and start building. (Project-8)
• Find an open-source project and start contributing to it(if not already making it).
• Write 2 blogs covering this work you have done.
• Read notes of previous weeks.

Week-8

• Learn about the ether.js framework.
• Start learning truffle.
• Learn how to test your smart contracts.
• Find an open-source project and start contributing to it(if not already making it).
• Write 2 blogs covering this work you have done.
• Read notes of previous weeks.

Week-9

• Start learning Ganache.
• Build a working DApp. (Project-9)
• Start building your personal portfolio website. (By now you have at least 7 projects that you have built yourself from scratch to showcase here)
• Find an open-source project and start contributing to it(if not already making it).
• Write 2 blogs covering this work you have done.
• Read notes of previous weeks.

Week-10

• Find an open-source project and start contributing to it(if not already making it).
• Write 2 blogs covering this work you have done.
• Read notes of previous weeks.
• Join a hackathon.
• Start applying for a job and showcase your skills. (Best of Luck)

Week-11 & Week-12

• Learn Hardhat. (if you didn't know it till now)
• Learn Consenson. (if you didn't know it till now)
• Learn about Gas. (if you didn't know it till now)
• Learn about NFTs, DAOs, DeFi. (if you didn't know it till now)

Week-13

• If not been hired for a job till now Work on the feedback you got from the recruiter.
• If Hired in the blockchain world, Just don't stop now, Keep learning in your free time.

Useful Tips

• Make your work visible in your Github repo and write a detailed readme for each repo which will increase your communication and technical writing skills.
• Make your personal readme of your Github a little bit attractive by tweaking and other tools.
• Read articles and blogs about blockchain technology and the latest trends in the industry.
• Try to get your skin in the game of blockchain in any way possible just to get that feeling of a better future.

Outro

Hope you find it useful and will help you in some way or other. I have started with it already and promise me we will meet after 12 weeks to share our thoughts and learnings here only.

Pk, signing off.