Master in Full Stack Software Development

We will review basic concepts, preparation of our development environment (OS, CLI) and basic programming knowledge (VSCode, from 0 to functions and agile methodologies), Programming basics, VSCode, Basic programming.

We will prepare the working environment, VSCode and CLI. programming logic, working environments, the same IDE that we will use during the programme.

Modules:

• Logical Programming
• Programming basics
• Working environment, VSCode, CLI.

First steps in Web Development with HTML5 and CSS.
We will seek to understand how the Internet and web servers work, the importance of design, and the different roles of each of the components.
We will master the everyday elements of HTML and CSS.

Modules:

• Web Fundamentals
• To know how the Internet and web servers work.
• The importance of design
• The different roles of each of the components
• HTML5:
  • What is HTML
  • Basic elements Heading
  • Basic elements Paragraph
  • Tags Self Closing
  • Exercises
  • List item
  • Nesting and Identification
  • Anchor elements
  • Elements image
  • Exercises
  • Multiple websites
  • Html boilerplate
  • Web hosting
  • Hyperlinks
  • HTML Best Practices
• CSS3:
  • Introduction to CSS, why we need CSS
  • How to add CSS
  • CSS Selectors
  • Exercises
  • Properties:
    • CSS Colours
    • Sources
    • Inspect CSS
    • The Box model (margins, padding, borders)
    • How styles are applied - Cascading, specificity, inheritance
    • Combine selectors
    • Positioning in CSS
    • CSS Display
    • CSS Float
    • How to create responsive sites
    • Media Queries
• Flexbox:
  • Using flexbox for layout design
  • Basic understanding of Flexbox
  • Creating flexible and adaptable designs
• Grid:
  • Differences and applications between grid and flexbox
  • Creating and organising grid layouts
  • Bootstrap
  • Installing and using the Bootstrap framework
  • 12-column layout system and components such as buttons, carousels and navigation bars

We will delve into one of the most widely used programming languages: Javascript.
We will see elementary aspects such as syntax, data types, control structures, functions and object-oriented programming. Methods and manipulation of arrays and objects.

Modules:

• Javascript and Document Object Model (DOM)
• Typed and untyped languages
• Variables, Data types.
• Conditional.
• Cycles/Loops.
• Functions.
• Data Types, Variables, Naming Conventions
• Strings, Concatenation, Slicing and Extraction.
• Basic arithmetic
• Expressions
• Functions - creation and consumption
• Parameters and arguments.
• Random number generation.
• if-else control, conditionals, logic
• Arrays in Javascript
• Loops for, while
• Add Javascript to Websites
• Introduction to the DOM
• Solving the DOM challenge
• Select HTML elements with Javascript
• Manipulating and changing styles of HTML elements
• Structure vs Style vs Behaviour
• Text Manipulation and the Text Content property
• Manipulating the attributes of HTML elements
• Event management
• Functions as arguments
• Sounds
• Switch
• JS objects in depth
• Wind listeners
• Animation on a Website

We will learn TypeScript as a JavaScript-based language with the characteristic of being TYPED and OBJECT ORIENTED.

Modules:

• Basic concepts and the TypeScript development environment.
• Use of primitive, special and complex types in TypeScript.
• Declaration, typing of functions and objects
• Interfaces and advanced types such as union, intersection and generics.
• Techniques for error handling and debugging TypeScript code
• Creating an App with TypeScript

We will delve into FrontEnd development through React, typescript and advanced CSS.

Modules:

• Fundamentals:
  • Introduction to React, components, props, state, hooks and routing.
• Development:
  • Global status with Redux, advanced patterns, testing and optimisationGlobal status with Redux, advanced patterns, testing and optimisation
• Styles and advanced design:
  • Advanced CSS, responsive design, CSS-in-JS and design frameworks Advanced CSS, responsive design, CSS-in-JS and design frameworks
• Performance and front end optimisation:
  • Load and performance optimisation, lazy loading, SEO and analysis with Lighthouse.Load and performance optimisation, lazy loading, SEO and analysis with Lighthouse.
• Progressive development and PWAs:
  • Implementation of Progressive Web Apps, Service Workers, push notifications and offline-first strategies.

We will start learning how to develop middleware with Node.js. Middleware is like the glue that binds different software components together, allowing them to work together in an efficient and coordinated way.

Modules:

• Backend development with Node.js.
• Use of NPM, event loops, emitters and file system management.

Express.js is a minimalistic and flexible framework for Node.js that has become one of the most popular frameworks for server-side web application development. One of the key features of Express.js is its powerful middleware system.

Modules:

• What is Express.js
• Create my own server with Express
• HTTP requests
• Postman
• Introduction to Middleware
• Customised middleware

Learning to use third-party APIs in middleware development allows you to extend the functionality of your applications, save time and resources, and create more complete and scalable solutions by leveraging external services and data from other sources.

Modules:

• Introduction to APIs
• Structuring API requests
• Postman
• What is JSON
• Make an API request on the Server side
• API Authentication
• Rest API
• Public APIs

Understanding SQL and NoSQL databases is essential for any backend developer, as these technologies are the backbone of most modern applications. Each offers specific advantages and disadvantages, and the choice of one or the other will depend largely on the characteristics and requirements of the application.

Modules:

• Introduction to BD
• Fundamentals of data modelling
• Databases Relationships
• Data models
• Entity Relationship Mapping ERD
• SQL vs No-SQL
• Introduction to PostgreSQL
• Installation
• Types and keywords
• pgAdmin to Create a table.
• READ, SELECT, WHERE, LIKE, UINQUE, INSERT, ...
• Relationships - Introduction to PostgreSQL
• Installation
• Types and keywords
• pgAdmin to Create a table.
• READ, SELECT, WHERE, LIKE, UINQUE, INSERT, ...
• Relations
• Introduction to MongoDB
• Installation
• Basic concepts
• CRUD operations
• Indices
• Aggregations
• Data models
• Replication
• Advanced: Sharding, Security, Backaup, Performance
• Application Integration - Introduction to MongoDB
• Installation
• Basic concepts
• CRUD operations
• Indices
• Aggregations
• Data models
• Replication
• Advanced: Sharding, Security, Backaup, Performance
• Integration with applications

Understanding the design, implementation, documentation and maintenance of RESTful APIs is crucial for building modern, scalable web applications, as it enables clear and efficient interfaces for different systems to communicate with each other in a standardised way.

Modules:

• Design of RESTful APIs.
• Implementation of CRUD operations.
• Development, documentation and maintenance of RESTful APIs.

Understanding JWT and local authentication is essential for securing web applications, enabling secure identification of users and protecting their data.

Modules:

• Implementation and security of authentication with JWT and local methods.

Learning Docker or containers is essential for production deployment because it facilitates the creation of consistent, isolated and scalable runtime environments, which speeds development, improves portability and ensures application reliability.

Modules:

• Container basics, working with images and containers.
• Use of Docker Compose to manage the application and its dependencies.

Learning about application hosting and deployment is essential to bring your development projects to a production environment accessible to users.

Modules:

• Hosting and deployment of applications.
• Use of GitHub Pages and Heroku.
• Strategies and tools for automated application deployment.

Web application security is a critical aspect of modern software development. We will explore the fundamental principles, best practices and key tools to secure your applications.

Modules:

• Principles and practices for securing web applications in production.
• Principles of web security.
• Configuration of HTTPS and SSL certificates.
• Management of secrets and environment variables.
• Security testing (OWASP Top 10).
• Security audits and monitoring.

Post-deployment monitoring and management of applications is important to maintain the performance and availability of applications in production.

Modules:

• Post-deployment monitoring and management of applications.
• Tools and techniques for application monitoring, logs, alerts, performance optimisation and incident management.

This course delves into the principles of object-oriented programming, applied in TypeScript, to create structured and efficient software. Students will develop competencies in design patterns and software architecture, key to scalable and maintainable projects.

Modules:

• Object-oriented programming in TypeScript
• Design Patterns in OOP
• Software Architecture with TypeScript
• Decorators and Types
• Integration with Frameworks

This course explores the Go language and its capabilities in the development of modern services and applications. Students will learn to apply data structures, concurrency and object-oriented programming principles to create efficient and scalable services.

Modules:

• Go Fundamentals
• Functions and Error Handling
• Data Structures and OOP
• Concurrence in Go
• Web application development with Go
• Development of middleware services in Go

This course addresses the advanced use of containers and service orchestration, providing the tools to deploy, manage and monitor applications in production environments. Students will master continuous integration and deployment techniques to keep systems up to date and efficient.

Modules:

• Advanced Docker
• Orchestration with Docker
• Kubernetes Basics
• Cluster management and monitoring
• DevOps and CI/CD
• Seamless integration with Jenkings/Github Actions
• Continuous deployment and version management

This course focuses on improving the performance and optimisation of user interfaces, using advanced techniques in modern frameworks. Students will learn how to create fast and efficient frontend application experiences through advanced practices.

Modules:

• Frontend performance and optimisation
• Advanced React/Vue.js techniques

This course delves into the development of optimised backend services and the implementation of microservice architectures. Students will learn how to improve API performance and design scalable and modular systems for high-demand environments.

Modules:

• Optimisation of API's and Backend Services
• Microservices architecture

This course covers security best practices in web application development, with a focus on encryption techniques and prevention of common vulnerabilities. Students will learn how to harden their applications against attacks and protect sensitive data.

Modules:

• Security and encryption practices
• Preventing vulnerabilities