Master the Art of Full Stack Development (6-Week Intensive)
Course Duration: 6 Weeks
Mentorship: Industry experts from top tech companies will guide you throughout the course.
Mode of Learning: Online, Self-paced + Weekly Live Sessions
Week 1: Introduction to Full Stack & Frontend Basics
- Introduction to Full Stack Development
- Overview of Full Stack, Client-Server Model, and Dev Tools.
- Version Control with Git & GitHub.
- HTML & CSS: The Basics of Web Development
- HTML5: Structure, Forms, Tables, and Accessibility.
- CSS3: Styling, Flexbox, Grid, and Responsive Design (Media Queries).
- GitHub for Version Control.
- Project 1: Personal Portfolio Website
- Build a simple portfolio website that includes personal information, projects, and contact form.
Outcome: Basic knowledge of web structure and styling. Ability to set up version control.
Week 2: JavaScript & React.js Essentials
- JavaScript Basics:
- Data Types, Variables, Functions, Loops, Conditionals, and DOM Manipulation.
- Asynchronous JavaScript: Callbacks, Promises, async/await.
- Intro to React.js:
- Components, JSX, Props, and State Management.
- Event Handling and React Hooks (useState, useEffect).
- React Router for Navigation.
- Project 2: Simple Todo List App with React.js
- Build a functional To-Do List application with React, using state and props to manage tasks.
Outcome: Familiarity with JavaScript fundamentals and React for building dynamic user interfaces.
Week 3: Backend Basics with Node.js & Express.js
- Intro to Node.js & Express.js:
- What is Node.js? Setting up a Node.js environment.
- Building a simple REST API with Express.js.
- Routes, Middleware, and HTTP Methods (GET, POST, PUT, DELETE).
- Database Basics (MongoDB):
- Introduction to NoSQL with MongoDB.
- CRUD operations with MongoDB using Mongoose.
- Project 3: Basic Blog API
- Build a RESTful API to create, read, update, and delete blog posts.
- Use Express.js and MongoDB to handle user data.
Outcome: Understanding backend development, API creation, and database management with MongoDB.
Week 4: Full Stack Integration (React.js + Node.js)
- Connecting Frontend & Backend:
- Fetching data from the backend (Express API) to display on the frontend (React).
- Handling Forms and Form Validation in React with backend data storage.
- User Authentication:
- Implementing JWT-based Authentication for login and registration.
- Handling authentication in React and Express (Protected Routes).
- Project 4: Simple Authentication App
- Create a login and registration system with React (frontend) and Node.js/Express (backend).
- Store user data in MongoDB and implement token-based authentication.
Outcome: Ability to integrate a frontend React app with a backend API, including user authentication.
Week 5: Advanced React & Deployment
- Advanced React Topics:
- React Context API for global state management.
- Optimizing React performance (memoization, lazy loading).
- Error Boundaries and Error Handling in React.
- Deployment & Hosting:
- Deploying the React app on Netlify.
- Deploying Node.js/Express app on Heroku.
- Environment variables and best practices for deployment.
- Project 5: Full-Stack Social Media App (Basic)
- Build a basic social media app where users can create accounts, post messages, and view a feed of posts (React frontend, Node.js/Express backend).
- Use MongoDB to store user data and posts.
Outcome: You’ll be able to deploy full-stack applications and manage state effectively across large React apps.
Week 6: Final Project & Career Prep
- Project 6: Final Full-Stack Project
- Build a complete project: You can choose between an e-commerce site, a social media platform, or a task management app. This should integrate React (frontend), Node.js/Express (backend), and MongoDB (database).
- Features to include:
- User Authentication (JWT).
- CRUD operations (create, read, update, delete).
- Dynamic content rendering (React with API data).
- Career Preparation:
- Portfolio Building: Refine and complete your portfolio with a professional presentation of your projects.
- Interview Prep & Resume Tips: Learn how to showcase your skills, work on technical interview questions, and perfect your resume.
- Industry Insights: Get advice on the latest industry trends, frameworks, and technologies.
Outcome: By the end of the course, you’ll have a fully functional full-stack application and a strong portfolio to showcase to potential employers.
Major Projects:
- Simple Todo List App (Week 2)
- Core Skills: React basics, state management, event handling.
- Social Media Platform or E-Commerce Site (Week 6)
- Core Skills: Full-stack integration, user authentication, MongoDB, deployment.
Mentorship at Eduveda Academy:
- Industry Mentor Assignment:
You’ll be paired with a mentor from a top tech company who will provide personalized guidance on projects, career advice, and best practices.- 1-on-1 sessions for project reviews and troubleshooting.
- Live Q&A Sessions weekly with mentors and instructors.
Final Notes:
- Weekly Live Sessions: These will cover key topics, provide updates, and allow you to ask questions.
- Peer Networking: Join the academy Slack group for collaboration and feedback.
- Deployment: By the end of the course, you’ll have deployed at least two projects on live platforms (Netlify, Heroku).
This 6-week course is intense but designed to give you all the key skills to jumpstart your career in full-stack development. You’ll leave with solid project experience, a polished portfolio, and the confidence to apply for jobs as a full-stack developer.