Introduction

In today’s fast-evolving tech landscape, full-stack developers are in high demand. As businesses increasingly rely on complex web applications, the ability to build both client and server-side components is essential. This 5-day training course offers a comprehensive, hands-on approach to full-stack web development, covering both front-end and back-end technologies, and integrating the knowledge required to build modern, scalable web applications. You will gain practical experience in working with popular frameworks, tools, and best practices for creating responsive, secure, and efficient web applications.

The course will equip you with the skills to not only develop the client side and server side of a web application but also understand how they work together in a seamless, high-performance environment.

Course Objectives

By the end of this course, participants will:

1. Understand Full-Stack Web Development: Gain comprehensive knowledge of both front-end and back-end technologies to build end-to-end web applications.
2. Master Front-End Technologies: Become proficient in modern HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript (ES6+), and frameworks like React.js to create responsive, dynamic user interfaces.
3. Master Back-End Technologies: Learn to build RESTful APIs and work with server-side technologies like Node.js, Express, and databases (SQL and NoSQL) for data management.
4. Database Integration: Understand how to interact with both relational (MySQL, PostgreSQL) and non-relational databases (MongoDB) and handle CRUD operations efficiently.
5. Build Modern Web Applications: Develop dynamic web applications using state management, authentication, and deployment tools, integrating both client-side and server-side development.
6. Understand Deployment and DevOps Basics: Learn how to deploy applications using cloud platforms (like AWS or Heroku) and incorporate continuous integration/continuous deployment (CI/CD) practices.
7. Ensure Web Application Security: Learn modern security practices like authentication (JWT, OAuth), authorization, and preventing common web vulnerabilities (XSS, CSRF).
8. Work in an Agile Development Environment: Collaborate with peers on projects, adopting best practices for version control, project management, and Agile methodologies.

Who Should Attend?

This course is ideal for:

• Aspiring Web Developers who want to build a solid foundation in full-stack web development and become proficient in both front-end and back-end technologies.
• Junior Web Developers with some experience in front-end or back-end development, looking to expand their knowledge to become full-stack developers.
• Software Engineers who are looking to diversify their skill set and gain hands-on experience in developing modern web applications from end to end.
• Tech Enthusiasts with a passion for building web applications and learning the latest technologies in web development.
• Freelancers or Entrepreneurs who want to build and deploy their own web applications.

Day 1: Front-End Fundamentals and Modern JavaScript

Session 1: Introduction to Web Development

• Overview of web development (Client-Side vs. Server-Side)
• The Full-Stack development lifecycle and ecosystem
• Tools for Full-Stack development (code editors, version control with Git, debugging tools)

Session 2: HTML5 and CSS3

• Advanced HTML5: Semantic elements, forms, and accessibility
• CSS3: Flexbox, Grid, animations, and transitions
• Responsive Web Design: Media queries, mobile-first design
• Introduction to CSS preprocessors: SASS and LESS

Session 3: JavaScript Fundamentals

• Understanding JavaScript fundamentals (variables, data types, functions, loops)
• Introduction to ES6 features: Let/const, arrow functions, template literals, destructuring, modules
• Asynchronous JavaScript: Promises, async/await, callbacks

Hands-On Exercises:

• Build a simple, responsive webpage using HTML5, CSS3, and vanilla JavaScript.
• Implement interactivity with JavaScript (e.g., form validation, event handling).

Day 2: Building Interactive Front-End with React.js

Session 1: Introduction to React.js

• Understanding the React ecosystem: Components, JSX, Virtual DOM
• Creating your first React app using Create React App
• Component-based architecture: Functional and Class components
• Props and state management in React

Session 2: Advanced React Concepts

• Lifecycle methods and Hooks (useState, useEffect)
• Handling forms and input validation in React
• React Router for handling navigation
• Managing global state with Context API and useReducer

Session 3: Styling in React

• Styled-components vs. traditional CSS in JS
• Responsive design with CSS-in-JS libraries (e.g., Material UI, Bootstrap)

Hands-On Exercises:

• Create a dynamic user interface using React, with routing and state management.
• Build a simple to-do application with React Hooks and Context API.

Day 3: Back-End Development with Node.js and Express

Session 1: Introduction to Node.js and NPM

• What is Node.js? Non-blocking I/O and event-driven architecture
• Setting up a Node.js environment
• Introduction to NPM (Node Package Manager) and using packages

Session 2: Building a RESTful API with Express.js

• Setting up an Express.js server
• Routing, middleware, and handling requests (GET, POST, PUT, DELETE)
• Working with JSON data and handling errors

Session 3: Database Integration (SQL and NoSQL)

• Introduction to SQL (PostgreSQL, MySQL): Creating tables, queries, and joins
• Introduction to NoSQL (MongoDB): Collections, documents, and queries
• Integrating databases with Node.js and Express: CRUD operations

Hands-On Exercises:

• Build a RESTful API with Express.js and connect it to a database (MySQL or MongoDB).
• Implement basic CRUD functionality for user data.

Day 4: Full-Stack Integration, Authentication, and Security

Session 1: Connecting Front-End to Back-End

• Fetching data from APIs: Using fetch or axios to connect React with the server-side
• Handling asynchronous operations and displaying data in React components
• Error handling and debugging full-stack applications

Session 2: User Authentication and Authorization

• Authentication: JWT (JSON Web Tokens) vs. Session-based authentication
• Securing routes and creating middleware for authorization
• User login, registration, and password hashing with bcrypt.js

Session 3: Web Application Security Best Practices

• Securing REST APIs: CORS, rate limiting, input validation, and sanitization
• Protecting against common vulnerabilities: XSS, CSRF, SQL Injection
• HTTPS and deploying with SSL certificates

Hands-On Exercises:

• Implement user authentication with JWT and create protected routes.
• Build a secure full-stack application with login and user registration.

Day 5: Deployment, DevOps, and Final Project

Session 1: Deploying Full-Stack Applications

• Introduction to cloud platforms: AWS, Heroku, Netlify, and DigitalOcean
• Deploying the front-end (React) to Netlify or Vercel
• Deploying the back-end (Node.js + Express) to Heroku or AWS
• Configuring environment variables and scaling applications

Session 2: Introduction to CI/CD and DevOps

• Understanding Continuous Integration (CI) and Continuous Deployment (CD)
• Setting up automated testing, linting, and deployments with GitHub Actions, Jenkins, or CircleCI
• Version control best practices with Git

Session 3: Final Project: Building a Full-Stack Application

• Applying everything learned: Plan, design, and build a full-stack application
• Combining front-end (React) with back-end (Node.js, Express) and a database (SQL or NoSQL)
• Final project review and feedback

Hands-On Exercises:

• Deploy a fully functional full-stack web application and make it accessible on the web.
• Implement CI/CD pipelines for automated testing and deployment.

Course Delivery Method:

• Format: Instructor-led live sessions with a mix of lectures, practical coding exercises, real-world case studies, and group projects.
• Materials: Course slides, code samples, GitHub repositories, and access to recorded sessions.
• Prerequisites: Basic understanding of web development (HTML, CSS, JavaScript), familiarity with version control using Git.