Hernando Abella
5 Paths · 19 Learning Careers

Your transformation path

Pick one of the 5 career trajectories — built from 19 learning careers — then follow it stage by stage: foundations, specialization, monetization, and scale.

Full-Stack / Backend Engineer

The most direct path to your first tech job.

Build complete applications and land your first remote role with an international salary.

Very high demandStart this path
First income

Month 6–10

Senior salary · USA

$110k–$160k

Curated resources

15

Stages

4

Connected learning

Web DevelopmentbeginnerProgramming LanguagesbeginnerBackend EngineeringintermediateDatabase EngineeringintermediateDevOps & Platform EngineeringintermediateVersion Controlbeginner
1

Foundations

M0–2

Write code in JavaScript and C from scratch — logic, structure and fundamentals.

4 resources
JavaScript for BeginnersC Programming Book50 JavaScript Concepts200+ JS Programs
2

Specialization

M2–6

Ship APIs and full-stack apps with professional patterns and architecture.

6 resources
JavaScript CookbookJavaScript Design PatternsNode.js Design PatternsWriting Clean Code in PythonSQL CookbookPython Cookbook
3

Monetization

M6–9

Pass technical interviews and land your first contract or job.

3 resources
JavaScript Interview Questions50 Ways to Make Money as a Dev250+ JavaScript One-Liners
4

Scale

M9–24

Move up to senior and/or launch your own digital products.

2 resources
System Design Interview250+ TypeScript One-Liners
Simulator

How much could you earn?

Choose your path, tell us where you are today and how many hours you can dedicate. The simulator projects your income month by month.

Your path

Region

Where are you today?

Hours per week

Your goal

Estimated first income

Month 6

At month 12

$6,910/mo

Month 6

$6,042

Month 12

$6,910

Month 24

$8,646

Month 6: First income from employmentMonth 12: Income stabilizesMonth 18: Professional level

Build complete applications and land your first remote role with an international salary.

Annual salary range in United States: $60,000 – $85,000. Cumulative at 24 months: $139,530.

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* Figures are directional estimates based on market ranges and do not guarantee income. Your results depend on consistency, portfolio and professional context.