React, NodeJS, Express & PostgreSQL- Fullstack Guide

Module 1: Introduction to Web Development

1. Overview of Web Development

• Understanding web development
• Frontend vs Backend vs Full Stack

1. Introduction to HTML & CSS

• Basic HTML structure
• Basic CSS styling
• Responsive design basics
• CSS Flexbox and Grid

Module 2: JavaScript Fundamentals and Beyond

1. Introduction to JavaScript

• JavaScript syntax and basics
• Variables, data types, and operators

1. Control Structures

• Conditional statements
• Loops

1. Functions

• Defining and invoking functions
• Arrow functions
• Higher-order functions and callbacks

1. Objects and Arrays

• Working with objects
• Array methods and manipulation

1. DOM Manipulation

• Selecting and manipulating DOM elements
• Event handling

1. Advanced JavaScript Concepts

• Asynchronous JavaScript (Promises, async/await)
• Closures and scope
• Prototypes and inheritance
• ES6+ features (spread/rest operators, destructuring, modules)

Module 3: TypeScript

1. Introduction to TypeScript

• What is TypeScript and why use it?
• Setting up a TypeScript project

1. TypeScript Basics

• Types, interfaces, and enums
• Classes and modules in TypeScript

1. Advanced TypeScript

• Generics
• Advanced types (intersection, union, mapped, conditional)
• Decorators
• TypeScript with React

Module 4: Frontend Development with React.js

1. Introduction to React.js

• What is React.js and why use it?
• Setting up a React project

1. React Basics

• Components and props
• State and lifecycle methods

1. Advanced React

• Hooks (useState, useEffect, useContext, useReducer, useRef)
• Context API
• React Router for navigation
• Performance optimization techniques
• React patterns (compound components, render props, HOCs)

Module 5: Building Modern Web Applications with Next.js

1. Introduction to Next.js

• What is Next.js and why use it?
• Setting up a Next.js project

1. Next.js Basics

• Pages and routing
• Static and dynamic rendering

1. Advanced Next.js

• Data fetching methods (getStaticProps, getServerSideProps, getStaticPaths)
• API Routes
• Custom server and middleware
• Authentication and authorization
• Internationalization (i18n)
• Deploying Next.js applications

Module 6: Backend Development with Node.js and Express.js

1. Introduction to Node.js

• What is Node.js and why use it?
• Setting up a Node.js project

1. Introduction to Express.js

• What is Express.js and why use it?
• Setting up an Express.js server

1. Building RESTful APIs

• CRUD operations
• Middleware
• Error handling

1. Advanced Backend Concepts

• Authentication and authorization (JWT, OAuth)
• API security best practices
• Rate limiting and caching
• WebSockets/Pusher for real-time communication

Module 7: Database Management with PostgreSQL

1. Introduction to Databases

• Relational vs Non-relational databases
• Introduction to SQL

1. Working with PostgreSQL

• Setting up PostgreSQL
• Basic SQL commands (SELECT, INSERT, UPDATE, DELETE)
• Connecting PostgreSQL with Node.js

1. Advanced PostgreSQL

• Joins, indexes, and views
• Transactions and stored procedures
• Advanced querying techniques
• Database optimization and performance tuning

Module 8: Complete Project

1. Project Planning and Setup

• Project requirements and planning
• Setting up the development environment

1. Frontend Implementation

• Building the UI with React.js
• Implementing navigation with Next.js

1. Backend Implementation

• Building the API with Express.js
• Integrating PostgreSQL for data storage

1. Full Stack Integration

• Connecting frontend to backend
• Authentication and authorization

1. Testing and Deployment

• Writing tests (unit, integration, end-to-end)
• Continuous Integration/Continuous Deployment (CI/CD)
• Deploying the application (Vercel, Heroku, etc.)

Module 9: Advanced Topics and Best Practices

1. Version Control with Git

• Basic Git commands
• Working with branches and pull requests
• Advanced Git techniques (rebasing, stashing, bisect)

1. Code Quality and Best Practices

• Code linting and formatting
• Writing clean and maintainable code
• Design patterns

1. Basic DevOps and Deployment

• Containerization with Docker
• Introduction to cloud services (AWS, GCP, etc.)
• Setting up CI/CD pipelines

1. Soft Skills for Developers

• Effective communication
• Team collaboration tools and practices
• Time management and productivity

Conclusion

• Course Recap and Next Steps
• Summary of what has been learned
• Resources for further learning
• Career advice and job preparation tips