Full stack development

Course overview

• Short: An intensive, project-driven Full Stack Development course covering HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript (ES6+), React (or Next.js), Node.js, Express & NestJS, MongoDB & PostgreSQL, plus deployment and version control.
• Outcome: Build and deploy multiple real-world apps and a capstone project; graduate with a portfolio and interview-ready skills.

Learning outcomes (what students will be able to do)

• Create responsive, accessible UIs with HTML/CSS and Tailwind/Bootstrap.
• Build interactive single-page apps with React/Next.js.
• Design and implement REST and GraphQL APIs with Node.js, Express and NestJS.
• Model and query data using MongoDB and PostgreSQL.
• Implement authentication and authorization (JWT, OAuth basics).
• Test frontend and backend code (Jest, React Testing Library, Cypress).
• Containerize apps with Docker and deploy to cloud platforms.
• Use Git & GitHub for version control and collaboration.
• Apply security and performance best practices.

Who should enroll

• Beginners with some basic programming knowledge.
• Frontend devs who want to learn backend and databases.
• Career changers aiming for web development jobs.
• Students who prefer hands-on, project-based learning.

Prerequisites

• Basic familiarity with computers and the web.
• Recommended: prior exposure to JavaScript fundamentals (variables, functions, arrays).
• No formal degree required.

Course format & duration

• Formats: Full-time (12 weeks) or part-time (24 weeks) options.
• Delivery: Live instructor sessions + recorded lectures + hands-on labs.
• Weekly time commitment: Full-time 30–40 hrs/week; Part-time 10–15 hrs/week.

Module breakdown (high-level)

• Frontend Fundamentals: HTML5, CSS3, responsive layouts, Flexbox & Grid.
• [removed] ES6+ features, asynchronous JS, DOM manipulation.
• React/Next.js: Components, hooks, state management, routing, SSR/SSG basics.
• Styling: Tailwind CSS and Bootstrap workflows.
• Backend Basics: Node.js, Express, REST API design.
• Advanced Backend: NestJS architecture, middleware, modular code.
• Databases: CRUD with MongoDB (Mongoose) and SQL with PostgreSQL.
• API Types: REST APIs and GraphQL fundamentals.
• DevOps & Deployment: Docker, CI/CD basics, deploying to Vercel, Heroku, AWS.
• Testing & QA: Unit, integration, and end-to-end testing.
• Security & Performance: Authentication, authorization, input validation, caching, optimization.
• Project Work & Capstone: End-to-end application from spec to production.

Hands-on projects & capstone (examples)

• E-commerce store with product catalog, cart, checkout, and payment simulation.
• Social feed / microblog with real-time comments (WebSockets).
• Task manager / Kanban board with drag-and-drop and persistent backend.
• Multi-user blog with role-based access and admin panel.
• Analytics dashboard with charts and data visualization.
• Booking/reservation app with availability logic.
• Capstone: Full product (chosen by student or team) deployed publicly with documentation.

Assessment & certification

• Continuous assessment: project milestones, quizzes, peer code reviews.
• Final assessment: capstone demo and code review.
• Certificate of completion with project highlights (optional verified certificate).

Career support & outcomes

• Portfolio-ready projects and GitHub repositories.
• Resume and LinkedIn profile optimization.
• Mock interviews and technical interview prep (algorithms + system design basics).
• Job placement guidance and hiring network (where available).

Tools & environment setup

• Git, GitHub, VS Code, Node.js, npm/yarn.
• Postman or Insomnia for API testing.
• Docker basics for local environments.
• Cloud: Vercel, Heroku, Netlify, or AWS introductions.