The big sequential chunks of the journey, in order — from Foundations through Senior-Level Growth. Part of Senior SWE Roadmap.
- Phase 0 — Foundations Programming language fluency, CS fundamentals (OS, networking, DBs), Git, basic tooling.
- Phase 1 — Data Structures & Algorithms Mastery All core DS, all core patterns, timed practice, pattern recognition.
- Phase 2 — System Design (LLD & HLD) Low-level object design, high-level distributed system design, tradeoff articulation.
- Phase 3 — Software Engineering Practice Testing, code review, CI/CD, debugging, design patterns, clean code.
- Phase 4 — Behavioral & Leadership Prep STAR stories, leadership principles, conflict/failure/impact narratives.
- Phase 5 — Big Tech Interview Execution Mock interviews, resume, applications, negotiation.
- Phase 6 — Senior-Level Growth (Post-Hire) Scope, mentorship, technical leadership, promotion documentation.