Comprehensive Learning Path

Master Web Development with OurStructured Curriculum

From Fundamentals to Full-Stack Mastery

Our 6-month journey is designed to transform you into a proficient full-stack web developer through carefully structured learning paths, hands-on projects, and real-world applications.

6Months Intensive Program
24Weeks of Guided Learning
50+Practical Exercises
6+Real Projects for Portfolio

Your Learning Journey

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Month 1

HTML & CSS Foundations

Establish a solid understanding of web development basics, f...

2
Month 2

JavaScript and Algorithmic Thinking

Introduce JavaScript fundamentals and algorithmic problem-so...

3
Month 3

Front-end Development Using React.js

Equip students with knowledge of building modern, dynamic fr...

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Month 4

React & Node.js Integration

Learn how to connect front-end and back-end technologies to ...

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Month 5

Databases and MongoDB

Deepen knowledge of relational and non-relational databases ...

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Month 6

Development with Next.js & Redux

Teach students to build scalable and SEO-friendly applicatio...

Complete 6-Month Journey to Full-Stack Mastery

Month 1: HTML & CSS Foundations

Establish a solid understanding of web development basics, focusing on HTML, CSS, and GitHub

Week 1: Introduction to Web Development & HTML

  • Overview of the web development landscape and different types of websites (static and dynamic).
  • Introduction to HTML: tags, attributes, and elements.
  • Understanding webpage structure: Doctype, head, body, and metadata.
  • Web browsers and their roles in rendering HTML content.

Week 2: Introduction to CSS

  • Inline and in-page CSS: Syntax and when to use each approach.
  • Styling elements using basic properties (color, font, background).
  • CSS selectors: Basic, class, ID, and grouping.
  • Box model: Margin, padding, border, and content

Week 3: External Styles, Bootstrap Basics & Flexbox

  • External CSS and its benefits in larger projects.
  • Introduction to Bootstrap: The grid system and responsive design principles.
  • Flexbox: Basics of creating flexible layouts and aligning elements.
  • Building simple responsive layouts using Bootstrap and Flexbox.

Week 4: Project: Building a Complete Webpage

  • Apply HTML, CSS, and Bootstrap concepts learned over the past weeks.
  • Implement a responsive webpage layout from scratch.
  • Integrate Flexbox and Bootstrap classes for layout and styling.
  • Push the final project to GitHub and review version control basics.

Month 2: JavaScript and Algorithmic Thinking

Introduce JavaScript fundamentals and algorithmic problem-solving techniques.

Week 1: Introduction to JavaScript

  • Understanding JavaScript basics: Variables, data types, and syntax.
  • Manipulating the DOM using JavaScript.
  • Basic JavaScript functionalities: Alerts, prompts, and user interactions.
  • Browser functionalities: Console and debugging.

Week 2: Algorithm Usage in Web Development

  • Introduction to loops (for, while) and conditional statements (if-else).
  • Simple algorithms for performing calculations and text manipulations.
  • Functions: Syntax and benefits of modular code.
  • Hands-on algorithm exercises relevant to real-world applications.

Week 3: Advanced Algorithms

  • Setting up a Node.js environment and running JavaScript outside the browser.
  • Introduction to search algorithms and sorting techniques.
  • Advanced data types: Arrays and objects in depth.
  • Problem-solving sessions with more complex algorithm challenges.

Week 4: Team Project: Algorithm-Based JavaScript Applications

  • Form small teams and choose a project idea involving JavaScript.
  • Implement learned algorithms and logic to solve real-world problems.
  • Collaborate using GitHub for team-based version control.
  • Present and demonstrate projects to peers and instructors.

Month 3: Front-end Development Using React.js

Equip students with knowledge of building modern, dynamic front-end applications using React.js.

Week 1: Introduction to React and SPA

  • Introduction to React.js and the concept of Single Page Applications (SPAs).
  • Creating a basic React app and understanding the folder structure.
  • Introduction to JSX and its advantages.
  • Building simple components and understanding component-based architecture.

Week 2: Component Lifecycle and Props

  • Diving deeper into the component lifecycle and state management.
  • Passing data between components using props.
  • Handling events in React components.
  • Creating reusable and nested components for scalable code.

Week 3: React Hooks and Context API

  • Introduction to hooks: useState and useEffect.
  • Advanced hooks: useRef, useReducer, and custom hooks.
  • Understanding the Context API and managing state globally.
  • Implementing a simple global state management solution using Context API.

Week 4: API Integration and State Management

  • Fetching data from external APIs and displaying it in components.
  • Implementing loading states and error handling for asynchronous calls.
  • Updating and manipulating state with fetched data.
  • Using Context API for better state management and API integration.

Month 4: React & Node.js Integration

Learn how to connect front-end and back-end technologies to create full-stack applications.

Week 1: React Project and Teamwork

  • Form project teams and decide on a project idea using React.js.
  • Use Bootstrap and GitHub for design consistency and version control.
  • Collaborate effectively to deliver a front-end solution using React.js.
  • Present projects with clear demos and explanations.

Week 2: Introduction to Node.js & ES6 Syntax

  • Introduction to Node.js and the advantages of server-side JavaScript.
  • Core Node.js functionalities: File system, HTTP modules, etc.
  • Understanding ES6 syntax in Node.js (arrow functions, destructuring, etc.).
  • Setting up a basic Node.js server.

Week 3: Introduction to Express and API Development

  • Introduction to Express.js for creating server-side applications.
  • Creating RESTful APIs and understanding the basics of routing.
  • Introduction to Postman for API testing.
  • Securely handling requests and responses.

Week 4: Express Project & Introduction to Databases

  • Build a small Express.js project, such as a simple RESTful API.
  • Introduction to databases and MySQL: Basic queries and table structures.
  • Implement CRUD operations in Express with MySQL.
  • Hands-on exercises for database integration.

Month 5: Databases and MongoDB

Deepen knowledge of relational and non-relational databases and how to use them in applications.

Week 1: MySQL and MongoDB Fundamentals

  • Continue with MySQL: Advanced queries and joins.
  • Introduction to MongoDB: Collections, documents, and schema-less data.
  • MongoDB vs. SQL databases: Key differences and use cases.
  • Practical exercises to manipulate and query MongoDB.

Week 2: MongoDB Integration with Express using Mongoose

  • Introduction to Mongoose as an ODM library for MongoDB.
  • Defining schemas and models in Mongoose.
  • Integrating MongoDB with an Express.js backend.
  • Practical exercises to create, read, update, and delete MongoDB data.

Week 3: Node.js Full-Stack Project with Express

  • Start a full-stack project using Node.js and Express.
  • Develop server-side routes to handle front-end requests.
  • Implement a front-end with simple forms using embedded JavaScript.
  • Build and test a fully functional Node.js-based full-stack application.

Week 4: Transforming into a React.js SPA

  • Refactor the full-stack application's front-end using React.js.
  • Maintain consistent state between the front-end and back-end.
  • Optimize the application for performance and responsiveness.
  • Finalize and document the full-stack React project.

Month 6: Development with Next.js & Redux

Teach students to build scalable and SEO-friendly applications using Next.js.

Week 1: Introduction to Next.js and Redux Basics

  • Gain an understanding of what Next.js is and how it differs from other React-based frameworks.
  • Learn the fundamentals of server-side rendering (SSR).
  • Explore the basic setup of Redux and the benefits of using Redux in large applications.
  • Implement state management in Next.js using Redux.

Week 2: Advanced Redux and Final Project Kickoff

  • Continue working with Redux by exploring advanced concepts and asynchronous state updates.
  • Set up a complex state structure with Redux and plan its integration into a full-stack project.
  • Begin planning and brainstorming the final project. Review individual project requirements and expectations.
  • Discuss and decide on the final project goals, ensuring each student's project aligns with their learning objectives.

Week 3: Final Project Development

  • Develop a full-stack individual project using all acquired skills (React.js, Next.js, Node.js, Express, MongoDB/MySQL).
  • Apply state management solutions using Redux within the final project for handling complex interactions and state transitions.
  • Implement API integration and ensure data is handled efficiently in the project's front-end and back-end components.

Week 4: Final Project Submission and Presentation

  • Finalize the project by refining, debugging, and testing.
  • Review and document the project, including the codebase and deployment process.
  • Present the project to the instructor and peers, showcasing the application and discussing the thought process and decisions behind it.

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