I Learned Full-Stack Web Development in 2 Weeks — Here’s How (And Why You Can Too)

For years, I wanted to learn programming—not just for the sake of it, but to actually build something useful. Yet, every time I considered diving in, I felt a huge inertia. The world of coding seemed deep, complex, and overwhelming. Could I really catch up with computer science graduates and PhDs?

The only coding I had done before was a single university module in MATLAB—mainly for solving math and engineering problems. It wasn’t exactly the kind of programming that would help me create software, apps, or automated systems. But it did plant the seed that one day, I might use coding for machine learning or AI.

Why I Finally Decided to Learn Web Development

While trading financial markets, I realized something important: I was more drawn to building, automating, and optimizing systems than manually executing trades for 12 hours a day.

That’s what led me to start learning Python—the go-to language for algorithmic trading. Even if I didn’t end up creating a multimillion-dollar algorithm, I knew it would be useful in today’s AI-driven world.

But halfway through my Udemy Python course, I had an epiphany:

Coding has changed. AI-powered tools have lowered the barrier to entry.

That’s when I asked myself:

👉 If I can use AI to speed up my learning, why not learn full-stack web development and start building real-world applications?

How I Learned Full-Stack Web Development in 2 Weeks

So, I decided to go all in. For two weeks, I locked myself in a room, followed an online course, and built small projects.

Was I aiming to become a senior software engineer? No. My goal was simple:

✅ Learn the fundamental frameworks (HTML, CSS, JavaScript, React, Node.js).

✅ Understand how to build and deploy functional web applications.

✅ Start creating something real—fast.

Most coding bootcamps take months, if not years. But I didn’t want to wait that long before putting my skills into action. Instead, I learned just enough to build something usable, and figured I would improve as I go.

My First Micro-SaaS Idea: A Testimonial Collection Tool

With my new skills, I started brainstorming micro-SaaS ideas—something simple yet valuable that I could actually build at my current skill level.

Then, I remembered a past frustration.

When I worked as a realtor few years back, clients often wanted to leave me reviews—but I had nowhere to store or showcase them. Different platforms (company websites, real estate portals, personal sites) had their own review systems, and I lost valuable testimonials. Every new client relationship meant starting from scratch to build trust.

That’s when I thought:

💡 What if I built a tool that made collecting and sharing testimonials easy for real estate agents, financial planners, freelancers, solopreneurs, and small business owners?

Whether there’s real demand for this? I’ll find out. But for now, my goal is simple:

✔️ Build my first real-world project.

✔️ Apply everything I’ve learned.

✔️ Ship it, get feedback, and improve.

What’s Next?

This is just the beginning. Whether this micro-SaaS takes off or not, I now have a new skill set that gives me leverage—to build tools, automate processes, and create income beyond traditional work.

If you’re also someone who doesn’t fit into the traditional career path and wants to build something of your own, follow along for updates.

🚀 Join me on this journey as I build in public!