Fullstack Developer Associate (FSDA-909)

Target Students

Aspiring full-stack developers, software engineers, and IT professionals interested in mastering both front-end and back-end web development to build dynamic, responsive, and scalable web applications.

Learning Objectives

-Gain proficiency in front-end technologies including HTML, CSS, and JavaScript.

-Master back-end development with Node.js, Express, and database management.

-Understand how to integrate front-end and back-end to create full-stack web applications.

-Learn to deploy, manage, and scale web applications in cloud environments.

-Develop skills in version control, testing, and debugging for efficient software development.

Exam Formats

100 multiple-choice questions

Exam Options

Online

In-Person

Exam Codes: FSDA-909

Exam Duration: 2 hours

Passing Score: 70%

Foundations of Web Development

Module 1: Introduction to Fullstack Development

Overview of Fullstack Development
Understanding the Role of a Fullstack Developer
Key Technologies in Fullstack Development: Front-End, Back-End, and Databases
Overview of the Web Development Lifecycle
Tools and Environments
Setting Up a Development Environment: IDEs, Code Editors, and Version Control
Introduction to Git and GitHub for Version Control
Case Study: Setting Up a Project Repository and Version Control System

Module 2: Front-End Development

HTML & CSS for Web Design
Structuring Web Pages with HTML5
Styling Web Pages with CSS3: Layouts, Flexbox, Grid, and Responsive Design
Introduction to CSS Preprocessors: SASS and LESS
Case Study: Building a Responsive Web Page from Scratch
JavaScript and DOM Manipulation
Understanding JavaScript Basics: Variables, Functions, and Control Structures
Manipulating the DOM (Document Object Model) with JavaScript
Introduction to ES6 Features: Arrow Functions, Promises, and Modules
Case Study: Creating Interactive Web Elements with JavaScript

Course Outline

Back-End Development

Module 3: Server-Side Development with Node.js

Introduction to Node.j
Understanding Node.js Architecture and Event-Driven Programming
Setting Up a Node.js Server and Creating RESTful APIs
Working with NPM (Node Package Manager) for Dependency Management
Case Study: Building a Simple API with Node.js
Express.js for Web Applications
Introduction to Express.js Framework
Routing and Middleware in Express.js
Handling Requests and Responses, and Implementing RESTful Services
Case Study: Creating a CRUD (Create, Read, Update, Delete) Application with Express.js

Module 4: Database Management

Working with Databases
Introduction to SQL and NoSQL Databases: MySQL, MongoDB
Connecting Node.js Applications to Databases
Performing CRUD Operations in Databases
Case Study: Building a Fullstack Application with MongoDB and Express.js
Data Modeling and Management
Designing Data Models for Web Applications
Implementing Relationships and Indexes in Databases
Case Study: Optimizing Database Queries and Performance
Case Study: Incident Response for a Ransomware Attack

Fullstack Integration and Deployment

Module 5: Integrating Front-End and Back-End

Connecting Front-End to Back-End
Fetching and Sending Data Using AJAX and Fetch API
State Management in Front-End: Using React with Node.js
Case Study: Building a Fullstack Application with React and Express.js
Authentication and Security
Implementing User Authentication: JWT (JSON Web Tokens) and OAuth
Securing Web Applications Against Common Threats: SQL Injection, XSS, and CSRF
Case Study: Adding Authentication and Security to a Fullstack Application

Module 6: Deployment and Scaling

Deploying Web Application
Introduction to Cloud Platforms: AWS, Heroku, and Azure
Continuous Integration and Continuous Deployment (CI/CD) Pipelines
Deploying Applications on Cloud Servers
Case Study: Deploying a Fullstack Application to the Cloud
Scaling and Performance Optimization
Techniques for Scaling Web Applications: Load Balancing and Caching
Monitoring and Debugging Production Applications
Case Study: Scaling a Web Application for High Availability

Capstone Project and Exam Preparation

Module 7: Fullstack Development Capstone Project

Capstone Project
Participants Work on a Comprehensive Capstone Project that Encapsulates All Skills Learned Throughout the Course
Focus on Real-World Application, Integrating Front-End, Back-End, and Database Management
Peer Review and Presentation of Capstone Project
Exam Preparation and Review
Review of Key Concepts and Techniques Covered During the Course
Sample Exam Questions and Group Discussions
Final Q&A Session and Wrap-Up
Case Study: Optimizing SOC Operations for Improved Threat Detection