comprehensive syllabus for a Full Stack Development course, starting from the basics to advanced topics. The curriculum covers both front-end and back-end technologies, databases, deployment, and more.

  1. Introduction to Full Stack Development
  • What is Full Stack Development?
  • Front-end vs Back-end vs Full Stack
  • Tools and Software Setup
    • IDEs (e.g., VS Code)
    • Version Control (Git, GitHub)
  1. Front-end Development

HTML (Hypertext Markup Language)

  • Structure of an HTML Document
  • Semantic Elements
  • Forms and Input Elements
  • Media (Images, Audio, Video)
  • Accessibility Best Practices

CSS (Cascading Style Sheets)

  • Selectors and Specificity
  • Box Model
  • Flexbox and Grid Layouts
  • Media Queries (Responsive Design)
  • CSS Frameworks (Bootstrap, Tailwind CSS)

JavaScript (Client-Side Scripting)

  • Variables and Data Types
  • Loops, Conditionals, and Functions
  • DOM Manipulation
  • Events and Event Listeners
  • ES6+ Features (Arrow Functions, Promises, Modules)
  • Fetch API and AJAX

 

Front-end Frameworks and Libraries

  • Introduction to React.js
    • Components and Props
    • State and Lifecycle
    • React Hooks
    • Routing with React Router
  • Introduction to Angular or Vue.js (optional)
  1. Version Control and Collaboration
  • Git Basics (Commit, Push, Pull, Branching)
  • Collaborating with GitHub
  • Resolving Merge Conflicts
  1. Back-end Development

Programming Languages

  • Introduction to Node.js
    • Setting up a Server
    • Working with Modules
    • Building RESTful APIs
  • Introduction to Python with Flask/Django (optional)

Databases

  • SQL Basics
    • CRUD Operations
    • Joins and Subqueries
    • Database Design and Normalization
  • NoSQL Databases
    • MongoDB Basics
    • Collections and Documents
    • Aggregation Framework

 

 

Authentication and Authorization

  • Password Hashing
  • JWT (JSON Web Tokens)
  • OAuth 2.0
  1. API Development
  • RESTful APIs
    • CRUD Operations
    • Status Codes
    • Middleware
  • Graph QL Basics (optional)
  1. DevOps and Deployment
  • Introduction to Web Servers
    • Apache/Nginx Basics
  • Hosting Platforms
    • Heroku, Netlify, or Vercel
    • AWS Basics
  • Continuous Integration/Continuous Deployment (CI/CD)
  1. Advanced Topics
  • State Management (Redux or Context API in React)
  • WebSocket’s (Real-Time Communication)
  • Progressive Web Apps (PWAs)
  • Testing and Debugging
    • Unit Testing with Jest
    • Debugging Tools in Browsers
  • Performance Optimization
    • Lazy Loading
    • Code Splitting
    • Caching Strategies
  1. Capstone Project
  • Building a Full-Stack Application
    • Example: E-commerce Website, Blog Platform, Social Media App
  • Group Collaboration with GitHub
  • Final Deployment and Presentation
  1. Soft Skills for Developers
  • Writing Technical Documentation
  • Code Reviews and Best Practices
  • Communication in Agile Teams

This syllabus provides a clear path for aspiring full-stack developers, ensuring a solid foundation in web development and real-world experience through projects and collaboration.