Introduction
As mentioned in my previous post, this year I'm planning to learn the things I couldn't focus on in 2024 — for reasons I've already shared. In this post, I'm listing down the topics I plan to learn and the resources I'll use. Hopefully, this helps anyone else looking to study similar topics too.
List of Topics, Reasons for Learning, and Resource Links
| Topic Name | Reason for Learning | Resource Link |
|---|---|---|
| Spring Boot | I've always known Java and used it for DSA, but now I want to deep dive into the backend framework. | Lovepreet Singh Bhaiya |
| NestJS | It's trending due to its support for microservices and allows using JavaScript as a backend language. | Dave Gray |
| Kubernetes | I wanted to learn it in 2024, but now in 2025 I plan to use it to deploy apps in production and keep my projects running smoothly. | Tech Tutorial with Piyush |
| RAG-based Applications (LangChain) | It's popular right now, especially with AI-powered apps. I want to understand the core concepts and build something simple. | FreeCodeCamp #1, FreeCodeCamp #2, Harish Neel |
| iOS App Development | Always wanted to explore app development, especially on iOS. | Udemy Course, Udemy - Kenneth Jones |
Plan to Complete
- Start with NestJS — Complete it and build one project to solidify understanding for future use.
- Move to RAG — Focus on grasping the underlying concepts and build a simple app using them.
- Continue with Kubernetes — But with a twist: I'll be using Podman alongside the tutorial.
- Then: Spring Boot or iOS App Dev — Depending on how things go and what interests me at the time.
Meanwhile, in free time:
- I'll be following Applied OS
- Studying for higher studies entrance exams
- Working on personal projects or attending Team Siksha's sessions
I'll be starting after 17th February, once semester exams are over.
Also, I plan to write articles on these topics as I learn — both as notes for myself and to help others revisiting the same.
Conclusion
Thanks for reading this small blog of mine! I'd love to hear your thoughts — I'll be sharing this on Peerlist and X (Twitter). If you want to form a group to learn these topics together, feel free to DM me on Discord (call7062), X, or Peerlist.