Full Stack Web Development

The Full Stack Web Development course is designed for learners who want to become versatile developers capable of working on both the front-end and back-end of web applications. This course covers HTML, CSS, JavaScript, modern frameworks, databases, server-side programming, APIs, and deployment. Students will learn how to design responsive user interfaces, build functional backends, and connect the two into complete applications. Through practical projects, they will gain hands-on experience and be well-prepared for careers as professional full-stack developers or freelancers.

Detailed Course Outline

Module 1: Introduction to Web Development

  • Front-end vs back-end development

  • Understanding client-server architecture

  • Tools & environment setup

Module 2: Frontend Fundamentals

  • HTML5 structure & semantics

  • CSS3 styling & responsive design

  • JavaScript basics (variables, loops, functions)

  • DOM manipulation

Module 3: Advanced Frontend Development

  • Modern JavaScript (ES6+ features)

  • Frameworks/libraries overview (React/Angular basics)

  • State management & dynamic UI

  • Fetching and displaying API data

Module 4: Backend Fundamentals

  • Introduction to server-side programming

  • Node.js basics & core modules

  • Introduction to Express.js framework

  • Building RESTful APIs

Module 5: Databases & Storage

  • Relational vs NoSQL databases

  • Introduction to MongoDB & MySQL

  • Performing CRUD operations

  • Database schema design

Module 6: Authentication & Security

  • User authentication & sessions

  • JSON Web Tokens (JWT)

  • Password hashing & secure storage

  • Best practices for security

Module 7: Advanced Backend Development

  • Middleware & error handling

  • Building scalable APIs

  • File uploads & handling images

  • Real-time communication (WebSockets)

Module 8: Frontend-Backend Integration

  • Connecting frontend to backend APIs

  • Form handling & validation

  • State management with backend data

  • Full-stack application structure

Module 9: Deployment & Hosting

  • Deploying frontend on Netlify/Vercel

  • Hosting backend on Heroku/Render

  • Connecting with cloud databases

  • Environment variables & production setup

Module 10: Capstone Project

  • Building a complete full-stack application (e.g., blog, e-commerce store, task manager)

  • Implementing authentication & CRUD operations

  • Deploying the project live for portfolio showcase

After completing this course, learners will gain the ability to design, develop, and deploy full-stack applications, making them job-ready developers with in-demand skills.