Curriculum :
Module 1: Introduction to Web Development
Lesson 1: Understanding the Basics of Web Development
What is web development?
Overview of front-end vs. back-end development
Lesson 2: Introduction to HTML
What is HTML?
Basic structure of an HTML document
Tags, elements, and attributes
Module 2: Building Layouts with CSS
Lesson 3: Introduction to CSS
What is CSS?
Basic CSS syntax and selectors
Styling text, colors, and backgrounds
Lesson 4: Working with CSS Layouts
Introduction to CSS box model
Building simple layouts using CSS floats and positioning
Module 3: Introduction to JavaScript
Lesson 5: Basics of JavaScript
Introduction to JavaScript
Variables, data types, and operators
Control flow and loops
Lesson 6: DOM Manipulation with JavaScript
Introduction to the Document Object Model (DOM)
Manipulating DOM elements with JavaScript
Module 4: Introduction to React JS
Lesson 7: What is React JS?
Overview of React JS and its advantages
Introduction to React components
Lesson 8: Setting Up a React Project
Installing Node.js and npm
Creating a new React project using Create React App
Module 5: Fundamentals of React Components
Lesson 9: Functional Components
Introduction to functional components in React
Creating and rendering functional components
Lesson 10: JSX Syntax
Understanding JSX syntax
Embedding JavaScript expressions in JSX
Module 5: State and Props in React
Lesson 11: State Management in React
Introduction to state in React components
Managing state using use State hook
Lesson 12: Props and Prop Types
Passing data between components using props
Validating props using Prop Types
Module 6: Handling Events and Forms
Lesson 13: Event Handling in React
Handling events in React components
Updating state based on user interactions
Lesson 14: Forms in React
Creating controlled forms in React
Handling form submission and validation
Module 7: Styling in React
Lesson 15: CSS Styling in React
Different methods of styling React components
Inline styles and CSS modules
Lesson 16: Styled Components
Introduction to styled-components library
Creating styled components for enhanced styling
Module 8: React Router
Lesson 17: Introduction to React Router
Setting up React Router for navigation
Implementing basic routing in React applications
Module 9: Project
Building a Simple React Application
Applying concepts learned throughout the course to build a small project
Creating layouts, forms, and navigation using React components
Curriculum :
Module 1: Introduction to Backend Development and Node.js
Overview of backend development
Importance of backend in web development Backend technologies and their role
What is Node.js?
Installation and setup
Understanding Node.js architecture
JavaScript fundamentals review
Node.js modules and CommonJS syntax
Asynchronous programming with callbacks
Module 2: Building Web Servers with Node.js
Defining routes in Node.js
Introduction to package.json and npm packages.
HTTP request and response.
Handling different HTTP methods (GET, POST, PUT, DELETE)
Parsing request parameters and payloads
Static file hosting, server side rendering, Web APIs
Passing data from backend to frontend
Module 3: Building Web Servers with Express.js
What is Express.js?
Why use Express.js for web development?
Installing Express.js and setting up a project
Defining routes in Express.js
Handling different HTTP methods (GET, POST, PUT, DELETE)
Parsing request parameters and payloads
API Endpoints
Understanding middleware concept
Implementing custom middleware
Using third-party middleware (body-parser, morgan, etc.)
Integrating template engines like EJS or Pug
Rendering dynamic content in views
Passing data from backend to frontend
Module 4: Building RESTful APIs
What are RESTful APIs?
Understanding RESTful principles (resources, methods, status codes, etc.)
Benefits of RESTful architecture
Designing API endpoints
Implementing CRUD operations for resources
Handling request validation and error responses
Securing APIs with middleware
Module 5: Working with MongoDB
What is MongoDB?
Comparing MongoDB with SQL databases
Installing and setting up MongoDB
Performing CRUD operations (Create, Read, Update, Delete)
Using MongoDB shell for command line interface
Using MongoDB Compass for visual interaction
Introduction to MongoDB Atlas for cloud-based database hosting
Introduction to Mongoose
Connecting Node.js to MongoDB using Mongoose
Defining models and schemas in Mongoose
Performing advanced queries (aggregation, indexing, etc.)
Working with embedded documents and arrays
Module 6: Testing and Deployment
Introduction to unit testing
Setting up Jest for testing Node.js applications
Writing unit tests for backend components
Overview of integration testing
Using SuperTest for testing Express.js APIs
Writing integration tests for API endpoints
Introduction to dotenv
Implementation of dotenv package for port number, password etc
Choosing a deployment platform (Heroku, AWS, etc.)
Preparing the application for production
Deploying the backend application
Module 7: Best Practices and Advanced Topics
Implementing error handling middleware
Logging best practices with Winston or similar libraries
Handling uncaught exceptions and promise rejections
Identifying performance bottlenecks in Node.js applications
Techniques for improving performance (caching, load balancing, etc.)
Monitoring and profiling Node.js applications
Introduction to WebSocket protocol
Implementing real-time features with Socket.IO
Building chat applications and other real-time experiences
Introduction to Docker and containerization
Dockerizing a Node.js application
Managing containers with Docker Compose
Module 8: Project