Full-Stack Development Full Course: A Unique Mastery

Course Structure

The course is organized into eight modules, each focusing on key aspects of full-stack development.

Module 1: Introduction to Full-Stack Development

Topics:

1. What is Full-Stack Development?
   • Overview of front-end, back-end, and databases.
2. Development Tools and Setup:
   • IDEs, version control (Git), and terminal basics.
3. Programming Fundamentals:
   • HTML, CSS, and JavaScript basics.

Learning Outcome:

Understand the full-stack landscape and set up your development environment.

Module 2: Front-End Foundations

Topics:

1. Advanced HTML and CSS:
   • Semantic HTML.
   • Responsive design with CSS and Flexbox/Grid.
2. JavaScript Essentials:
   • ES6+ features.
   • DOM manipulation.
3. Introduction to Web Frameworks:
   • Using Bootstrap or Tailwind CSS.

Learning Outcome:

Build visually appealing and responsive web pages.

Module 3: Front-End Frameworks

Topics:

1. React Basics:
   • Components, props, and state.
   • React hooks.
2. Building Single-Page Applications (SPAs):
   • Routing with React Router.
3. State Management:
   • Introduction to Redux or Context API.

Learning Outcome:

Develop dynamic, interactive front-end applications using React.

Module 4: Back-End Foundations

Topics:

1. Introduction to Server-Side Development:
   • Understanding APIs.
   • Node.js and Express.js basics.
2. RESTful APIs:
   • Designing and implementing APIs.
3. Authentication and Authorization:
   • JWT and OAuth basics.

Learning Outcome:

Build robust back-end services and secure APIs.

Module 5: Databases

Topics:

1. Database Fundamentals:
   • Relational vs. NoSQL databases.
2. Working with SQL:
   • CRUD operations with MySQL or PostgreSQL.
3. NoSQL Databases:
   • Introduction to MongoDB.
4. Integration with Back-End:
   • Connecting databases to Node.js applications.

Learning Outcome:

Efficiently manage and integrate databases in web applications.

Module 6: Advanced Back-End Development

Topics:

1. Advanced Node.js Concepts:
   • Middleware and file handling.
2. Real-Time Applications:
   • Websockets and Socket.io.
3. Deployment and Scaling:
   • Hosting applications on platforms like Heroku, Vercel, or AWS.

Learning Outcome:

Enhance back-end applications with advanced functionality and scalability.

Module 7: DevOps and Testing

Topics:

1. Introduction to DevOps:
   • CI/CD pipelines.
   • Docker basics.
2. Testing:
   • Unit testing with Jest.
   • End-to-end testing with Cypress.

Learning Outcome:

Streamline development workflows and ensure application quality.

Module 8: Capstone Project and Portfolio Building

Topics:

1. Capstone Project:
   • Plan and build a full-stack application.
   • Include user authentication and database integration.
2. Portfolio Development:
   • Documenting your projects.
   • Creating a personal developer portfolio.
3. Presentation Skills:
   • Pitching your projects to peers and mentors.

Learning Outcome:

Complete a professional-grade project and showcase your skills in a portfolio.