Course Title: Full-stack Web Development (Node.js)

Course Description

This comprehensive 20-week one-on-one backend web development program is tailored for individuals seeking to become proficient in building scalable, modern web applications. Beginning with the basics of web structure and design using HTML, CSS, and TailwindCSS, the course transitions into dynamic frontend development with JavaScript and React.js. It then dives deep into backend programming using Node.js, Express.js, and MongoDB, culminating in the development of powerful RESTful APIs. With a hands-on and personalized approach, each student will be mentored directly, ensuring a solid grasp of real-world application development best practices, including version control with Git and GitHub.

Expectations At The End of The Program

By the end of this course, students will:

✅ Be proficient in HTML, CSS, and TailwindCSS for styling responsive web pages

✅ Master JavaScript to create dynamic and interactive applications

✅ Build modern web apps using React.js

✅ Learn Git version control for professional workflow management

✅ Build and Deploy Fully Functional Backend Applications

✅ Design and Consume RESTful APIs

✅ Work with Databases Confidently

✅ Implement User Authentication and Authorization

✅ Deploy Backend Projects Online and Collaborate via Git

✅ Deploy real-world projects and kickstart a front-end/Back-end/full-stack development career

Course Outline (20 Weeks)

Week 1: Introduction to Web Development & HTML Basics

- Understanding the Frontend Development Landscape

- Setting up the Development Environment (VS Code, Browser Dev Tools, Live Server)

- Introduction to HTML5 Elements & Structure

- Forms, Inputs, Tables & Accessibility Best Practices

Week 2: Mastering CSS for Styling

- CSS Basics: Selectors, Properties, Box Model, Positioning

- Flexbox & Grid: Creating responsive layouts

- CSS Transitions & Animations for user interaction

- Project: Build a Simple Portfolio Website

Week 3: Tailwind CSS – Rapid UI Development

- Why Tailwind? Benefits over traditional CSS

- Utility-first Approach & Responsive Design

- Using Tailwind Components & Customization

- Project: Build a Landing Page with TailwindCSS

Week 4: Introduction to JavaScript (JS Fundamentals)

- Variables, Data Types, and Operators

- Functions & Scope in JavaScript

- DOM Manipulation: Handling events, forms & user interactions

- Project: Interactive To-Do List

Week 5: JavaScript Advanced Topics

- Arrays & Objects: Deep dive

- Asynchronous JavaScript: Callbacks, Promises, and Async/Await

- ES6+ Features: Arrow functions, Template literals, Destructuring

- Project: Fetch API & Display Data in a Web App

Week 6: Git & Version Control Mastery

- Understanding Git & GitHub

- Setting up repositories, committing, branching & merging

- Collaborating with GitHub Pull Requests & Issues

- Project: Deploying a simple website on GitHub Pages

Week 7: React Basics – The Modern Frontend Framework

- Introduction to React.js & Component-based Architecture

- JSX, Props, and State Management

- React Hooks (useState, useEffect)

- Project: Building a Counter App

Week 8: Advanced React – Working with APIs & State Management

- Fetching Data from APIs (REST)

- React Router for Multi-Page Applications

- Context API for Global State Management

- Project: Build a Movie Search App with API Integration

Week 9: Deployment & Final Project

- Optimizing Performance (Lazy Loading, Code Splitting)

- Hosting Web Apps (Vercel, Netlify, GitHub Pages)

- Project: Full-Stack Capstone Project (Portfolio Website with React)

Week 10: Career & Portfolio Development

- How to Prepare for a Frontend Developer Job

- Resume & LinkedIn Optimization

- Portfolio Review & Interview Preparation

- Final Demo Day: Showcasing Projects

Week 11: Understanding the Backend

- Overview of backend architecture and client-server model

- Installing Node.js and NPM

- Creating your first backend project

Week 12: Deep Dive into Node.js

- Working with built-in modules

- Understanding callbacks, Promises, and async/await

- Understanding how Node.js handles concurrency

Week 13: Intro to Express.js

- Setting up Express

- Creating routes and basic API endpoints

- Using middleware (built-in and custom)

- Handling errors properly

Week 14: Routing & RESTful API Design

- HTTP methods, route parameters, RESTful principles

REST principles and HTTP methods

Route parameters, query strings

Returning JSON responses

Structuring Express apps (controllers, services)

Week 15: MongoDB Fundamentals

Installing MongoDB locally or using Atlas

MongoDB Compass interface

CRUD operations via Mongo shell

Document structure and collections

Week 16: Integrating MongoDB with Node.js

Connecting MongoDB with Mongoose

Defining schemas and models

Working with relationships (ref, populate)

Validating data using Mongoose validators

Week 17: Building Full APIs

Building real-world APIs (e.g., blog, product, task manager)

CRUD with MongoDB

Input validation with Joi/Zod

Status codes and error handling

Week 18: Authentication & Authorization

User registration and login endpoints

Hashing passwords with bcrypt

Generating and verifying JWT tokens

Protecting private routes (middleware auth)

Week 19: Advanced API Features

Implementing search, filters, and pagination

Rate limiting, CORS, and Helmet for security

Handling file uploads (Multer or express-fileupload)

Week 20: Final Project & Deployment

Develop a complete backend API (blog/task/product system)

Push to GitHub

Deploy using Render/Heroku

Environment variables, .env management

Why Choose Us For This Course?

✅ One-on-One Recorded Physical Classes – Personalized mentorship

✅ Hands-on Projects – Learn by building real-world applications

✅ Industry-Standard Tools – Git, Tailwind, React, APIs, and more

✅ One complete backend project hosted online

✅ Cpanel Hosting/Cloud Deployment guide

✅ Resume/CV improvement support (back-end/full-stack focused)

✅ Certificate of Completion

✅ Career Support – Portfolio creation/review & job interview prep