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Frontend, backend, databases, and modern web technologies for full-stack development

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Web Development Curriculum

16
Core Units
~250
Web Technologies
12
Frameworks
6
Specializations
1

HTML Fundamentals

Master the structural foundation of web pages with semantic HTML and accessibility.

  • HTML document structure
  • Semantic HTML elements
  • Forms and input validation
  • Tables and data representation
  • HTML5 APIs and features
  • Accessibility best practices
  • SEO-friendly markup
  • HTML templating concepts
2

CSS Styling and Layout

Create beautiful, responsive designs with modern CSS techniques and layout systems.

  • CSS selectors and specificity
  • Box model and positioning
  • Flexbox layout system
  • CSS Grid for complex layouts
  • Responsive design principles
  • CSS animations and transitions
  • CSS preprocessors (Sass/SCSS)
  • CSS-in-JS and modern approaches
3

JavaScript Fundamentals

Learn core JavaScript concepts for dynamic web interactions and programming logic.

  • Variables, data types, and operators
  • Functions and scope
  • Objects and arrays
  • DOM manipulation
  • Event handling
  • Asynchronous programming
  • Error handling
  • ES6+ modern features
4

Advanced JavaScript

Deep dive into advanced JavaScript concepts, patterns, and modern development practices.

  • Promises and async/await
  • Closures and prototypes
  • Module systems (ES6, CommonJS)
  • Design patterns in JavaScript
  • Functional programming concepts
  • Regular expressions
  • Testing with Jest/Mocha
  • TypeScript fundamentals
5

Frontend Frameworks - React

Build dynamic user interfaces with React and modern component-based architecture.

  • React components and JSX
  • Props and state management
  • React Hooks (useState, useEffect)
  • Component lifecycle
  • Context API and state sharing
  • React Router for navigation
  • Performance optimization
  • Testing React components
6

State Management

Master complex application state with Redux, Zustand, and other state management solutions.

  • Redux core concepts
  • Actions, reducers, and store
  • Redux Toolkit (RTK)
  • Middleware and async actions
  • Zustand for simple state
  • Context vs external state
  • State normalization
  • DevTools and debugging
7

Backend Development - Node.js

Create server-side applications and APIs using Node.js and Express framework.

  • Node.js runtime and modules
  • Express.js framework
  • RESTful API design
  • Middleware and routing
  • File system operations
  • Environment variables
  • Error handling and logging
  • API documentation with Swagger
8

Databases and Data Storage

Work with both SQL and NoSQL databases for efficient data storage and retrieval.

  • SQL fundamentals and queries
  • Database design and normalization
  • MySQL/PostgreSQL integration
  • MongoDB and NoSQL concepts
  • ORM/ODM (Sequelize, Mongoose)
  • Database migrations
  • Indexing and performance
  • Data backup and security
9

Authentication and Security

Implement secure authentication systems and protect web applications from common threats.

  • Authentication vs authorization
  • JWT tokens and sessions
  • OAuth 2.0 and social login
  • Password hashing and security
  • CORS and security headers
  • Input validation and sanitization
  • SQL injection prevention
  • HTTPS and encryption
10

API Development and Integration

Design, build, and consume APIs with REST, GraphQL, and modern API standards.

  • REST API best practices
  • GraphQL fundamentals
  • API versioning strategies
  • Rate limiting and throttling
  • API testing and documentation
  • Webhook implementation
  • Third-party API integration
  • Microservices architecture
11

DevOps and Deployment

Deploy and maintain web applications with modern DevOps practices and cloud platforms.

  • Git version control
  • CI/CD pipelines
  • Docker containerization
  • Cloud deployment (AWS, Vercel)
  • Environment management
  • Monitoring and logging
  • Performance optimization
  • Scaling strategies
12

Testing and Quality Assurance

Ensure code quality and reliability through comprehensive testing strategies.

  • Unit testing fundamentals
  • Integration testing
  • End-to-end testing
  • Testing frameworks (Jest, Cypress)
  • Test-driven development (TDD)
  • Code coverage and metrics
  • Automated testing pipelines
  • Performance testing
13

Modern Frontend Tools

Master build tools, bundlers, and development workflows for efficient frontend development.

  • Webpack and bundling
  • Vite for fast development
  • Package managers (npm, yarn)
  • Code formatting (Prettier, ESLint)
  • Build optimization
  • Hot module replacement
  • Code splitting and lazy loading
  • Progressive Web Apps (PWA)
14

Full-Stack Projects

Build complete web applications integrating frontend, backend, and database technologies.

  • Project planning and architecture
  • E-commerce application
  • Social media platform
  • Real-time chat application
  • Content management system
  • API-first development
  • Mobile-responsive design
  • Project deployment and maintenance
15

Web Performance Optimization

Optimize web applications for speed, efficiency, and excellent user experience.

  • Performance metrics and measurement
  • Image optimization techniques
  • Caching strategies
  • Code splitting and bundling
  • Lazy loading implementation
  • CDN and asset delivery
  • Core Web Vitals optimization
  • Performance monitoring tools
16

Emerging Web Technologies

Explore cutting-edge web technologies and frameworks shaping the future of development.

  • Next.js full-stack framework
  • Svelte and SvelteKit
  • WebAssembly (WASM)
  • Edge computing and serverless
  • JAMstack architecture
  • Web3 and blockchain integration
  • AI/ML in web development
  • Future web standards

Unit 1: HTML Fundamentals

Master the structural foundation of web pages with semantic HTML and accessibility.

HTML Document Structure

Learn the anatomy of HTML documents, DOCTYPE declarations, and proper document organization.

Semantic HTML Elements

Use meaningful HTML5 elements like header, nav, main, article, and section for better structure.

Forms and Input Validation

Create interactive forms with various input types, validation, and user-friendly interfaces.

Tables and Data Representation

Structure tabular data effectively with proper table elements and accessibility features.

HTML5 APIs and Features

Explore modern HTML5 features like canvas, video, audio, and local storage capabilities.

Accessibility Best Practices

Implement ARIA attributes, proper headings, and inclusive design for all users.

SEO-Friendly Markup

Optimize HTML structure for search engines with meta tags, structured data, and semantic content.

HTML Templating Concepts

Understand template elements, custom elements, and modern HTML templating approaches.

Unit 2: CSS Styling and Layout

Create beautiful, responsive designs with modern CSS techniques and layout systems.

CSS Selectors and Specificity

Master element, class, ID, and advanced selectors with specificity calculation and cascade rules.

Box Model and Positioning

Understand margin, border, padding, and content areas with static, relative, absolute positioning.

Flexbox Layout System

Create flexible, responsive layouts with flex containers, items, and alignment properties.

CSS Grid for Complex Layouts

Build sophisticated two-dimensional layouts with grid lines, areas, and responsive patterns.

Responsive Design Principles

Implement mobile-first design with media queries, flexible units, and adaptive layouts.

CSS Animations and Transitions

Add smooth animations, keyframe sequences, and interactive transitions to enhance user experience.

CSS Preprocessors (Sass/SCSS)

Use variables, mixins, nesting, and functions to write more maintainable and organized CSS.

CSS-in-JS and Modern Approaches

Explore styled-components, emotion, and other CSS-in-JS solutions for component-based styling.

Unit 3: JavaScript Fundamentals

Learn core JavaScript concepts for dynamic web interactions and programming logic.

Variables, Data Types, and Operators

Master let, const, var declarations with primitive and reference types, arithmetic and logical operators.

Functions and Scope

Create reusable functions, understand scope chains, hoisting, and the difference between function types.

Objects and Arrays

Work with complex data structures, object properties, array methods, and data manipulation techniques.

DOM Manipulation

Select, modify, and create HTML elements dynamically with JavaScript for interactive web pages.

Event Handling

Respond to user interactions with event listeners, event objects, and event delegation patterns.

Asynchronous Programming

Handle timing operations, callbacks, and understand the event loop for non-blocking code execution.

Error Handling

Implement try-catch blocks, throw custom errors, and debug JavaScript applications effectively.

ES6+ Modern Features

Use arrow functions, destructuring, spread operator, template literals, and other modern JavaScript features