The Full-Stack Development syllabus spans 30 hours, covering essential topics in both front-end and back-end development. It includes an introduction to full-stack concepts, hands-on training in HTML, CSS, JavaScript, Node.js, Express.js, and database integration, as well as RESTful API design. The course culminates in a project that integrates learned skills, emphasizing best practices in coding and performance optimization.
The Full-Stack Development syllabus spans 30 hours, covering essential topics in both front-end and back-end development. It includes an introduction to full-stack concepts, hands-on training in HTML, CSS, JavaScript, Node.js, Express.js, and database integration, as well as RESTful API design. The course culminates in a project that integrates learned skills, emphasizing best practices in coding and performance optimization.
1. Introduction to Full-Stack Development (1 hour)
Overview: What is full-stack development?
Technologies: Common stacks (e.g., MERN, LAMP) Roles and Workflow: Front-end vs. back-end vs. full-stack developer
2. Front-End Development (12 hours)
HTML & CSS Basics (3 hours)
o HTML5: Elements, structure, semantic tags o CSS3: Selectors, box model, layout techniques (Flexbox, Grid) o Responsive Design: Media queries, mobile-first design JavaScript Fundamentals (3 hours) o Syntax: Variables, data types, operators o Functions: Definitions, scope, closures o DOM Manipulation: Selecting elements, handling events, updating content Advanced JavaScript (2 hours) o ES6+ Features: Arrow functions, destructuring, template literals o Asynchronous JavaScript: Promises, async/await o Error Handling: Try/catch, custom errors Front-End Frameworks (4 hours) o React Basics (2 hours) Components: Functional and class components State Management: useState, useEffect Props: Passing data and event handling Routing: React Router o Modern CSS Frameworks (2 hours) Bootstrap: Grid system, components Tailwind CSS: Utility-first CSS 3. Back-End Development (12 hours)
Node.js Basics (2 hours)
o Introduction: Runtime environment, npm o Modules: Importing/exporting, using built-in modules Express.js Basics (2 hours) o Routing: Creating routes, handling HTTP requests o Middleware: Using and creating middleware o Error Handling: Implementing error handling in Express Database Integration (4 hours) o MongoDB (2 hours) Introduction: NoSQL concepts, CRUD operations Mongoose: Schema definition, querying, validation o SQL Databases (2 hours) Introduction to relational databases: SQL syntax, CRUD operations Integration: Connecting SQL databases with Node.js Authentication and Authorization (3 hours) o User Authentication: Sessions, JWT (JSON Web Tokens) o Password Hashing: Using bcrypt o Role-Based Access Control: Implementing access control with middleware
4. APIs and Integration (3 hours)
RESTful API Design (1.5 hours)
o Principles: REST concepts, HTTP methods, status codes o Building APIs: Creating RESTful endpoints with Express API Integration (1.5 hours) o Consuming APIs: Using Fetch API or Axios in React o Handling API Responses: Error handling and data manipulation
5. Project Work and Best Practices (4 hours)
Project Work (3 hours) o Full-Stack Project: Build a CRUD application combining front-end and back-end o Incorporate features: Authentication, database operations, API integration o Code Reviews: Peer review, feedback, refactoring Best Practices (1 hour) o Coding Standards: Linting, formatting o Performance Optimization: Caching strategies, lazy loading