Overview

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In this course, you’ll learn to master modern JavaScript tooling, modules, and backend integration. By the end, you'll be able to efficiently organize your code using JavaScript modules, both CommonJS and ES Modules, and leverage tools like Node.js, NPM, and Webpack. You'll also gain hands-on experience in setting up backend APIs with Node.js and Express, integrating MongoDB, and deploying full-stack applications. The course empowers you to enhance your development workflow, optimize production code, and build complex applications that span both frontend and backend. Your journey begins with understanding JavaScript modules and their role in code organization and maintainability. You will dive into the basics of Node.js and NPM, learning to install packages and manage dependencies. As you progress, you’ll explore Webpack as a module bundler, configuring it to optimize your code and improve site performance. Additionally, you'll learn to use Babel for transpiling modern JavaScript for compatibility across browsers. The practical experience culminates in building and deploying a full-stack application, integrating both backend and frontend tools. The course continues by introducing real-world development practices, such as integrating MongoDB and Mongoose for data storage, creating a RESTful API, and handling HTTP requests. You’ll also explore the process of deploying your applications on platforms like Netlify, ensuring your projects are accessible to users worldwide. By the end of this course, you'll have a strong foundation in both frontend and backend integration, as well as the tools needed for efficient development and deployment. This course is ideal for developers with a basic understanding of JavaScript who are looking to take their full-stack development skills to the next level. Prior experience with web development concepts and the command line is recommended.

Syllabus

Modules and Tooling

In this module, we will dive into the concept of JavaScript modules and explore their role in organizing and maintaining code. We will also cover key tools like Node.js, NPM packages, and bundlers such as Webpack, helping you streamline your development process and optimize code for production. You'll learn the practical steps to set up these tools in your projects.

Iterators, Generators, and Data Structures

In this module, we will explore key JavaScript data structures, such as arrays, sets, and maps, and delve into iterators and generators. These concepts will allow you to manage and manipulate data efficiently. By the end of this module, you'll be able to leverage these tools to write more effective and scalable code in your projects.

Unit Testing Algorithms

In this module, we will dive into unit testing for algorithms, using Jest to ensure our code works as expected. You'll gain hands-on experience writing tests for algorithms such as reversing strings, checking for palindromes, and chunking arrays. This module is designed to help you develop more robust and maintainable code through automated testing.

Node.js Modules (Bonus Module)

In this bonus module, we will explore the built-in Node.js modules and how to use them effectively. Topics will include working with files, directories, HTTP requests, and creating custom modules. By the end of the section, you’ll have the skills to integrate Node.js modules seamlessly into your backend projects.

RandomIdeas Project - Backend REST API (Bonus Project)

In this bonus module, we will build a RESTful backend API for the RandomIdeas platform using Node.js, Express, and MongoDB. You’ll learn how to handle HTTP requests, perform CRUD operations with a database, and deploy your API to the cloud. This hands-on project will strengthen your backend development skills.

RandomIdeas Project - Webpack Frontend (Bonus Project)

In this bonus module, we will build the frontend for the RandomIdeas platform using Webpack. You will learn how to set up Webpack for bundling, optimize your development workflow, and connect your frontend to the backend API. By the end of the module, you’ll have a complete full-stack web application.