Full-Stack Development Course: Spring Boot Specialization
This comprehensive course prepares learners for full-stack development with a focus on building enterprise-level applications. Starting with Java basics, the course delves into Spring Boot for backend development, SQL for database management, JPA for ORM, and React.js for front-end development. By the end of the course, you’ll be equipped to design, develop, and deploy robust web applications.
Course Content Breakdown
Month 1: Core Java and Object-Oriented Programming
- Introduction to Java Programming
- Java syntax, variables, and data types.
- Control flow: if-else, loops, switch statements.
- Object-Oriented Programming (OOP)
- Classes, objects, and methods.
- Encapsulation, inheritance, polymorphism, and abstraction.
- Interfaces and abstract classes.
- Error Handling
- Exception handling with try-catch-finally.
- Custom exceptions.
- Hands-On Project
- Build a basic library management system using Java OOP principles.
Month 2: Introduction to Spring Boot
- What is Spring Boot?
- Setting up the environment (Maven/Gradle).
- Spring Boot architecture and annotations.
- Building REST APIs
- RESTful services with Spring Boot.
- HTTP methods: GET, POST, PUT, DELETE.
- Handling requests and responses.
- Dependency Injection and Spring Beans
- Understanding Spring Boot’s IoC container.
- Working with services, controllers, and repositories.
- Hands-On Project
- Create a simple CRUD REST API for a task management application.
Month 3: SQL and JPA (Java Persistence API)
- SQL Basics
- Understanding relational databases.
- Writing queries: SELECT, INSERT, UPDATE, DELETE.
- Joins, indexing, and optimization techniques.
- Introduction to JPA
- ORM principles with Hibernate and JPA.
- Creating and managing entities.
- One-to-one, one-to-many, and many-to-many relationships.
- Spring Data JPA
- Integrating JPA with Spring Boot.
- Using JpaRepository for database operations.
- Query methods and JPQL.
- Hands-On Project
- Develop an employee management system with Spring Boot, JPA, and SQL.
Month 4: React.js for Front-End Development
- React Basics
- Setting up the React environment with Node.js.
- React components, props, and state management.
- JSX and rendering dynamic data.
- Advanced React Concepts
- React Router for navigation.
- Managing global state with Redux or Context API.
- Handling API calls with Axios or Fetch.
- Integration with Spring Boot
- Connecting React.js with Spring Boot REST APIs.
- Handling authentication and authorization in the frontend.
- Hands-On Project
- Build a responsive frontend for the employee management system.
Month 5: Advanced Spring Boot Concepts
- Spring Security
- Implementing authentication and authorization.
- Working with JWT for secure APIs.
- Microservices with Spring Boot
- Introduction to microservices architecture.
- Building and deploying microservices.
- Service discovery and API gateways with Spring Cloud.
- Advanced JPA Features
- Caching and performance optimization.
- Using advanced queries and native SQL.
- Hands-On Project
- Create a secure, microservices-based inventory management system.
Month 6: Full-Stack Final Project and Deployment
- Full-Stack Project
- Develop a fully functional e-commerce platform with:
- Backend: Spring Boot with JPA and SQL.
- Frontend: React.js with dynamic UI.
- Features: User authentication, product catalog, cart management, and order processing.
- Develop a fully functional e-commerce platform with:
- DevOps Basics
- Introduction to CI/CD pipelines.
- Deploying applications to cloud platforms (AWS/Heroku).
- Monitoring and maintaining applications post-deployment.
Why Choose TopCodder for Full-Stack Development?
- Industry-Relevant Curriculum: Tailored for real-world job roles.
- Practical Learning: Hands-on projects in each module.
- Expert Guidance: Learn from professionals with extensive industry experience.
- Career Support: Job placement assistance and portfolio building.