To become an Oracle APEX Web Application Developer with the skills you've listed, here's a structured learning schedule based on a 2-hour daily practice commitment. This schedule is designed to provide a comprehensive foundation over approximately six months.
### Month 1: HTML & CSS
**Goal:** Build a solid understanding of HTML and CSS.
- **Weeks 1-2:** HTML (14 days)
- Topics: Structure, elements, forms, semantic HTML.
- Practice: Build simple web pages.
- **Weeks 3-4:** CSS (14 days)
- Topics: Selectors, box model, flexbox, grid, responsive design.
- Practice: Style your HTML pages.
### Month 2: JavaScript
**Goal:** Gain a solid foundation in JavaScript.
- **Weeks 1-3:** JavaScript Basics (21 days)
- Topics: Variables, data types, functions, control structures, DOM manipulation.
- Practice: Create interactive features on your web pages.
- **Week 4:** Advanced JavaScript (7 days)
- Topics: ES6 features, asynchronous JavaScript (callbacks, promises).
- Practice: Enhance your existing projects with advanced features.
### Month 3: Node.js
**Goal:** Understand the basics of Node.js.
- **Weeks 1-2:** Node.js Fundamentals (14 days)
- Topics: Setting up Node.js, modules, package management (npm).
- Practice: Build a simple server and API.
- **Weeks 3-4:** Working with Express.js (14 days)
- Topics: Building web applications using Express.js.
- Practice: Create a basic web application.
### Month 4: PL/SQL & SQL
**Goal:** Deepen your SQL and PL/SQL knowledge.
- **Weeks 1-2:** SQL Advanced Topics (14 days)
- Topics: Joins, subqueries, indexing, optimization.
- Practice: Work on database queries and performance tuning.
- **Weeks 3-4:** PL/SQL (14 days)
- Topics: Procedures, functions, packages, triggers.
- Practice: Implement PL/SQL code to automate tasks.
### Month 5: Oracle APEX
**Goal:** Learn the basics of Oracle APEX.
- **Weeks 1-4:** APEX Development (28 days)
- Topics: APEX architecture, creating applications, using components (forms, reports, charts).
- Practice: Build a simple APEX application.
### Month 6: Integration & Project Work
**Goal:** Integrate all skills and work on a project.
- **Weeks 1-4:** Capstone Project (28 days)
- Combine HTML, CSS, JavaScript, Node.js, PL/SQL, and APEX.
- Create a full-stack application (e.g., a task manager, blog, etc.).
- Focus on deploying and optimizing your application.
### Ongoing Practice
After the six months, continue to refine your skills, contribute to open-source projects, or build additional personal projects to strengthen your portfolio.
### Additional Resources
- Online courses (Udemy, Coursera, freeCodeCamp)
- Documentation (MDN for web technologies, Oracle APEX documentation)
- Practice platforms (LeetCode for SQL, coding challenges)
By following this schedule and practicing diligently, you should be well on your way to becoming an Oracle APEX Web Application Developer in about six months. Good luck!
