2026 Edition
Java Developer Portfolio
Execution Checklist
Complete all 6 milestones to go from beginner → hired junior backend developer
Your Progress
0 / 6 completed
📋 Execution Milestones
Step 01
Core Java Fundamentals Covered
OOP, Collections, Exception Handling, Streams & Lambdas, Multithreading basics. Prove it with working code — not course certificates.
Java · OOP · Streams · Lambdas
Step 02
3 Backend Projects Completed
Build: Banking Transaction Simulator, E-Commerce Backend, Blog API with JWT Auth. Each must include Spring Boot, MySQL, and REST endpoints.
Spring Boot · REST API · MySQL · Docker
Step 03
GitHub README Optimized
Every project needs: architecture diagram, setup instructions, tech stack list, API docs, and clean commit history.
GitHub · README · Documentation · Git
Step 04
Deployed Project Link Added
Deploy at least one project to AWS EC2 with RDS MySQL. Add the live URL to your GitHub and resume. Immediate credibility signal to recruiters.
AWS EC2 · RDS · Docker · Deployment
Step 05
Resume Linked to Portfolio
Add GitHub URL to resume header. Under each project: tech stack, what you built, live deployment link. Remove all fluff phrases.
Resume · Portfolio · LinkedIn · GitHub
Step 06
Mock Interview Practiced
Complete 3+ mock sessions covering OOP theory, Spring Boot REST, SQL queries, and system design basics. Practice explaining your projects out loud.
Interview Prep · LeetCode · SQL · System Design
3–4
Months to Job-Ready
$85K
Avg Entry Salary (US)
25%
BLS Growth Projection