Full Stack Developers are skilled in both front-end and back-end web development, becoming proficient in a wide range of technologies. This curriculum is designed to give students a comprehensive understanding of web development from both the client-side and server-side perspectives:
Course Title: Full Stack Web Development Bootcamp
Course Duration: 16-20 weeks
Course Goals:
- Strong foundation in both front-end and back-end web development.
- Teach essential web development languages, tools, and frameworks.
- Develop problem-solving and critical-thinking skills.
- Encourage the creation of web applications and projects.
Module 1: Introduction to Web Development
- Overview of web development concepts
- Introduction to HTML, CSS, and JavaScript
- Setting up a development environment (text editor, browser, version control)
Module 2: Front-End Development
- HTML5 and semantic markup
- CSS3 for styling and layout
- JavaScript fundamentals (variables, functions, events)
Module 3: Front-End Frameworks
- Introduction to responsive design
- CSS preprocessors (e.g., Sass, Less)
- Introduction to front-end libraries (e.g., jQuery)
Module 4: Front-End Development Tools
- Version control with Git and GitHub
- Task runners/build tools (e.g., Grunt, Gulp, Webpack)
- Introduction to package managers (e.g., npm, yarn)
Module 4: Back-End Development
- Introduction to server-side programming
- Server-side languages (e.g., Node.js, Python, Ruby)
- Building RESTful APIs
Module 5: Databases
- Introduction to databases and SQL
- NoSQL databases (e.g., MongoDB)
- Data modeling and schema design
Module 6: Back-End Frameworks
- Introduction to back-end frameworks (e.g., Express.js, Django, Ruby on Rails)
- Authentication and authorization
- Middleware and routing
Module 7: Web Application Deployment
- Deploying web applications to cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Heroku)
- Continuous integration and continuous deployment (CI/CD)
- Server management and scaling
Module 8: Full Stack Integration
- Connecting front-end and back-end
- Consuming APIs
- Building complete web applications
Module 9: Advanced Topics and Projects
- Advanced front-end and back-end concepts
- Final group projects (full-stack web applications)
- Project presentations and peer reviews
