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Fullstack Developer Associate (FSDA-909)
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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
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Module 1: Introduction to Fullstack Development
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  • 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
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  • 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
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  • 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​
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  • 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
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  • 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
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  • 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
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  • 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

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