Phase 1: Basics of Programming and Backend Fundamentals

1. Learn Programming Fundamentals (Kotlin):

 Continue focusing on Kotlin for both Android development and backend with Spring
Boot.
 Variables, data types, operators, control flow (if, else, loops)
 Functions, recursion, and algorithms
 Object-oriented programming (OOP): Classes, objects, inheritance, polymorphism
 Collections: Arrays, lists, maps
 Exception handling and debugging

2. Learn Java (optional for Spring):

 Java is also widely used with Spring Boot and Hibernate, so it’s beneficial to have a basic
understanding of Java, especially for backend development.
 Basics: Classes, methods, control structures
 Object-Oriented Principles (OOP) in Java
 Exception handling

Resources:

Kotlin Programming Books (Kotlin in Action, Kotlin Programming: The Big Nerd Ranch Guide)

Java Basics (Java documentation, Effective Java)

Phase 2: Android Development & Introduction to Backend (Spring
Boot)

3. Setup Development Environment for Android & Spring Boot:

 Install Android Studio and IntelliJ IDEA (for KMP and backend development)
 Install Spring Tools (Spring Tool Suite or IntelliJ IDEA with Spring support)
 Set up Kotlin Multiplatform Plugin and Spring Boot environment.

4. Introduction to Android Development (Using KMP):

 Basic UI development using Jetpack Compose (Android) and Compose for Multiplatform
(CMP).
 Learn how to use Kotlin for writing shared business logic for Android and backend
services.

5. Introduction to Backend Development with Spring Boot:

 Spring Boot Fundamentals:

 Setting up a basic Spring Boot application.
 Understanding Spring Boot Auto-Configuration.
 Learn how to create RESTful web services with Spring Web.
 Spring Data JPA and Hibernate for database interactions.
 Spring Security (Basic Authentication, JWT for API security).
 Learn to manage properties and configurations using Spring Boot’s
application.properties or application.yml.

Resources:

Spring Official Docs (Spring Boot, Spring Web, Spring Data JPA, Spring Security)
YouTube Channels: Spring Developer, Java Brains

Online Courses: "Spring Framework - The Complete Guide" (Udemy)

Phase 3: Advanced Android & Backend Development

6. Advanced Android Development (KMP + CMP):

 Advanced UI components using Jetpack Compose and Compose for Multiplatform

(CMP).
 Learn how to work with Navigation, State management, Animations, and Material
Design in Compose for Multiplatform.
 Build apps that integrate with backend services built using Spring Boot.

7. Advanced Backend Development with Spring Boot:

 Database Access with Hibernate and Spring Data JPA:

 Learn how to interact with databases using JPA and Hibernate.
 Understand Entity creation, Repositories, and Transactions.
 Learn to configure databases in Spring Boot applications (e.g., PostgreSQL, MySQL).
 Creating RESTful APIs using Spring MVC and Spring Boot.
 Testing with Spring Boot:
 Use JUnit for unit testing, and Spring Test for testing Spring Boot applications.

8. Build a Simple Spring Boot Backend with REST APIs:

 Develop a backend service that exposes REST APIs (CRUD operations).

 Integrate with a database (using Hibernate and Spring Data JPA) to store data.

9. Integrating Frontend (Android App) with Backend (Spring Boot API):

 Learn how to call backend APIs from Android apps (using Retrofit or Ktor for
networking).
 Use JWT authentication to authenticate users between Android apps and the Spring
Boot backend.
Resources:

Spring Boot Documentation

Tutorials on Hibernate ORM and Spring Data JPA

Phase 4: Microservices Architecture and Advanced Topics

10. Learn Microservices Architecture:

 Microservices Basics: Understand how to design microservices applications. Learn about

service independence, scalability, and resilience.
 Spring Cloud: Learn how to build microservices with Spring Cloud and Spring Boot.
 Service Discovery with Eureka.
 Load balancing with Ribbon or Spring Cloud Load Balancer.
 API Gateway with Zuul or Spring Cloud Gateway.
 Spring Boot with Docker: Learn how to containerize Spring Boot applications using
Docker.
 Spring Boot with Kubernetes: Deploy Spring Boot applications on Kubernetes for
orchestration and scaling.

11. Learn about Spring Boot for Cloud Applications:

 Spring Boot + Cloud: Integrating with cloud platforms like AWS, Google Cloud, or Azure
using Spring Cloud.
 Spring Boot and Spring Cloud Config for managing centralized configuration in a
microservices environment.

12. Advanced Hibernate Topics:

 Hibernate Caching: Learn to use first-level cache, second-level cache, and query cache to
improve performance.
 Hibernate Query Language (HQL) and Criteria API for advanced querying.
 Hibernate Validation: Use Hibernate to validate entity objects automatically.

13. Implementing Advanced Microservices Patterns:

 Event-driven architecture using Kafka or RabbitMQ.
  CQRS (Command Query Responsibility Segregation) for separating read and write
operations in microservices.
 SAGA Pattern for managing distributed transactions across microservices.

Resources:

Spring Cloud Documentation

Microservices with Spring Boot (Book by Sourabh Sharma)

Online Courses: "Master Microservices with Spring Boot and Spring Cloud" (Udemy)

Phase 5: Full-Stack Development with Multiplatform and Backend

14. Combining Android (KMP) with Microservices Backend:

 Build full-stack applications where the Android app (using KMP and CMP) communicates
with a backend microservices architecture (using Spring Boot).
 JWT Authentication: Secure communication between mobile clients (Android) and
microservices.
 Handle data synchronization, caching, and background services in mobile apps.

15. Full-Stack Development with Spring Boot and KMP:

 Create and deploy full-stack applications where the backend is a microservice-based

Spring Boot app and the frontend is a multiplatform app using KMP (targeting Android,
iOS, and Web) and CMP.
 Handle interactions between the mobile frontend and microservices backend .

Phase 6: Deployment, Scaling, and Maintenance

16. Deploy Spring Boot Microservices with Kubernetes and Docker:

 Containerize Spring Boot microservices with Docker and deploy them to Kubernetes for
orchestration and scaling.
 Use CI/CD tools (GitHub Actions, Jenkins, GitLab CI) to automate the deployment
pipeline.

17. Performance Optimization:

 Optimize your Spring Boot microservices for high throughput and low latency.
 Use Spring Boot Actuator to monitor and manage your Spring Boot application’s health
and metrics.
 Optimize database queries and caching in Hibernate and Spring Boot.

18. Monitoring and Logging:

 Implement Centralized Logging (with tools like ELK Stack, Logback, or Logstash).
 Use Prometheus and Grafana for monitoring microservices.

Phase 7: Final Projects and Specialization

19. Specialize in Full-Stack Development:

 Build and deploy a full-stack application that integrates Kotlin Multiplatform for the
frontend (mobile and web) and Spring Boot microservices for the backend.
 Implement cloud-native microservices and ensure scalability, high availability, and
security.

20. Contribute to Open Source:

 Contribute to Kotlin Multiplatform, Spring Boot, or Microservices-related open-source

projects on GitHub.
 Share your full-stack project as part of your portfolio.
 Additional Tips for Career Development:
 Stay Updated: Follow blogs and attend conferences like SpringOne (Spring), KotlinConf,
and Google I/O for the latest updates on KMP, Spring Boot, and Microservices.
 Networking: Join communities like Stack Overflow, Reddit, GitHub, and Spring
Community to engage with other developers.
 Portfolio: Build a strong portfolio showcasing both your Android and backend
microservices expertise, including both Spring Boot and KMP projects.