The Full-Stack Developer Roadmap for 2026: What to Learn, in What Order
A practical, no-hype full-stack roadmap for 2026: the fundamentals that still matter, the tools worth learning, where AI fits, and how to build a portfolio that gets you hired.
The ProfJero Blog
Practical guides on full-stack development, backend & databases, security, SEO and AI — plus real talk and motivation for builders at every stage.
Getting Found on Google and AI Assistants: SEO, Structured Data and llms.txt
How to make your website discoverable by both search engines and AI assistants in 2026: solid SEO foundations, JSON-LD structured data, generative engine optimization and llms.txt.
Using AI Coding Assistants Without Losing Your Fundamentals
AI coding assistants can make you faster or make you fragile. Here is how I use them day to day, and the habits that keep your own skills sharp while you do.
Building a Serverless Backend with Firebase Firestore (and Security Rules That Actually Protect You)
A practical guide to building a serverless backend with Firebase: data modelling in Firestore, reading and writing from the web, and writing security rules that keep your data safe.
You're Not Late: A Letter to Every Beginner Who Feels Behind
If you feel too old, too slow or too far behind to start a career in tech, this is for you. Why comparison lies, what actually matters, and how to start from exactly where you are.
Core Web Vitals in Practice: A Developer's Guide to LCP, INP and CLS
A hands-on guide to Core Web Vitals: what LCP, INP and CLS measure, how to diagnose them, and practical fixes that make your site feel fast, especially on mid-range phones and slow networks.
Digital Skills, Real Opportunity: Why Young People in Ghana's Rural Communities Can't Be Left Behind
Talent is everywhere in Ghana, but access is not. Lessons from training young people in tech, what digital skills open up, and practical ways communities can close the gap.
Web App Security Essentials: A Practical Guide Based on the OWASP Top 10
The security risks that matter most for web developers, explained with practical examples and fixes: access control, injection, authentication, misconfiguration, dependencies and more.
Consistency Over Talent: Lessons from 5 Years of Building Software
Five years of building software, training learners and starting organisations taught me one thing above all: consistency beats talent. Here are the lessons and habits that made the difference.