Vets Who Code Web Curriculum

At Vets Who Code, we believe in the transformative power of practical, hands-on learning. Our curriculum is designed to equip veterans with in-demand technical skills and real-world knowledge, preparing them to excel in tech teams worldwide. 🖥️

With 12 modules covering everything from foundational programming to deployment and job preparation, our program provides a comprehensive guide for breaking into and succeeding in the tech industry. Whether you're learning part-time or diving in full-time, we've structured the curriculum to fit your pace while emphasizing quality, impact, and inclusivity. 💪

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Why #VetsWhoCode?

• Focused on tangible results: Practical projects, collaborative exercises, and industry-aligned skills.
• Tailored for veterans: Support, mentorship, and strategies to overcome unique challenges.
• Built by veterans for veterans: Contributions from developers and industry leaders ensure relevance and rigor.

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Acknowledgments

We owe our success to the talented contributors who shaped this curriculum:

Veteran Developers:

• Jerome Hardaway
• Schuster Braun
• Mike White

Curriculum Reviewers:

• Brian Holt
• Kyle Shevlin
• Melanie Sumner
• Caree Youngman
• Ken Wheeler

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Curriculum Modules

Our program consists of the following 12 modules:

1. Core Fundamentals
2. Web Fundamentals
3. Scalable Programming Principles
4. Next.js & TypeScript
5. Postgres Databases with Neon
6. Python Fundamentals
7. FastAPI
8. Streamlit for AI Applications
9. DevOps with GitHub Actions & Vercel
10. Flask (API Service Layer)
11. Django Enterprise Framework
12. Job Preparation

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Curriculum Roadmap

Interactive View

graph TD
    Start(["🚀 Learning Journey"]) --> Core

    subgraph Core["Core Fundamentals"]
        Terminal["🖥️ Terminal & Command Line"]
        DevEnv["⚙️ Development Environment"]
        Bash["📜 Bash & Shell Scripting"]
        VSCode["📝 VS Code"]
        Git["🔄 Git & GitHub"]
        Markdown["📋 Markdown"]
    end

    subgraph Web["Web Development"]
        HTML["HTML5"]
        CSS["CSS3"]
        JS["JavaScript"]
        TS["TypeScript"]
        Next["Next.js"]
    end

    subgraph Backend["Backend & Data"]
        Python["Python"]
        FastAPI["FastAPI"]
        Flask["Flask API"]
        Django["Django"]
        DB["Databases/PostgreSQL"]
        Neon["Neon DB"]
    end

    subgraph AI["AI & ML"]
        Streamlit["Streamlit"]
        DataSci["Data Science"]
        MLBasics["ML Fundamentals"]
    end

    subgraph DevOps["DevOps & Deployment"]
        GitHub["GitHub Actions"]
        Vercel["Vercel"]
        Deploy["Deployment"]
        Monitor["Monitoring"]
    end

    subgraph Career["Career Preparation"]
        Profile["Profile Optimization"]
        Projects["Capstone Projects"]
        Interview["Interview Prep"]
        CodeChallenge["Code Challenges"]
    end

    Core --> Web
    Core --> Backend
    Web & Backend --> AI
    Web & Backend --> DevOps
    AI & DevOps --> Career

    style Start fill:#c5203e,stroke:#091f40,stroke-width:4px,color:#ffffff
    style Core fill:#091f40,stroke:#c5203e,stroke-width:2px,color:#ffffff
    style Web fill:#091f40,stroke:#c5203e,stroke-width:2px,color:#ffffff
    style Backend fill:#091f40,stroke:#c5203e,stroke-width:2px,color:#ffffff
    style AI fill:#091f40,stroke:#c5203e,stroke-width:2px,color:#ffffff
    style DevOps fill:#091f40,stroke:#c5203e,stroke-width:2px,color:#ffffff
    style Career fill:#091f40,stroke:#c5203e,stroke-width:2px,color:#ffffff
    
    classDef default fill:#091f40,stroke:#c5203e,stroke-width:1px,color:#ffffff

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Learning Outcomes

By completing this program, you will:

1. Gain a solid foundation in programming, web development, and scalable coding principles.
2. Master industry tools like Next.js, Postgres, Python, and FastAPI for modern web applications.
3. Build and deploy real-world projects using tools like Vercel, GitHub Actions, and Docker.
4. Learn job-ready skills, including resume crafting, mock interviews, and portfolio building.

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Get Started

Start your journey with Vets Who Code and transform your career today. You have the skills—we have the roadmap to your success. 🚀