NextDeveloper offers three career paths. Each path teaches you the skills for a specific role, but they share the same learning philosophy: read, code, get feedback, repeat.
The three paths
- Full-Stack Web Developer: Covers the whole stack — HTML, CSS, JavaScript, React, Node.js, databases, authentication, DevOps, and deployment. Best if you want to build complete web products.
- Software Engineer: Covers computer science fundamentals, data structures, algorithms, testing, and system design. Best for interview prep and deeper engineering growth.
- Unity Game Developer: Covers 2D and 3D game development with the Unity Editor and C#, including physics, animation, audio, and WebGL publishing. Best if you want to build games.
How to decide
- Check your experience level. Each path card shows the recommended starting point.
- Look at the skills list. If you recognize more skills in one path, that may be a sign to start there.
- Think about the job you want. Pick the role whose day-to-day work sounds interesting.
- Start with the free tier. You can always switch or upgrade once you know what fits.
Switching paths
Free users can focus on one path at a time. To change your focus, start a lesson in the new path from the Dashboard or go through onboarding again. Your progress on the previous path is saved. Pro and Teams users can access all paths simultaneously.
If you want a broader view of every path, read the individual path overviews in the Career paths section.