Sample roadmap
High School → Software Developer
Two realistic paths from high school into software development: a 4-year CS degree (the standard route) or an intensive coding bootcamp for those who want to get there faster.
Target
Software Developer
Duration
15 mo – 4 yrs
Difficulty
Intermediate
Paths
2 options
The standard path — a Bachelor's in Computer Science with internships. Gives you the strongest foundation and the widest range of job options.
Year 1–2: Foundations
Core CS coursework and math foundations
Approx
80w
skill
Intro to Computer Science
skill
Calculus & Discrete Math
skill
Data Structures & Algorithms
experience
First Internship or Research
Year 3–4: Specialize
Advanced courses, internships, and capstone
Approx
80w
skill
Operating Systems & Networking
skill
Databases & Software Engineering
skill
Electives & Specialization
experience
Software Engineering Internship
Graduate & Launch
Capstone, degree, and first role
Approx
16w
project
Senior Capstone Project
certification
Bachelor's in Computer Science
experience
Software Developer Role
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