10. Capstone Project

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Sections

  • 1

    Introduction

    This chapter introduces the Capstone Project for full-stack web development, guiding readers in creating a functional web application.

  • 1.1.1

    Choosing Your Project Idea

    This section guides you in selecting a suitable project idea for your Capstone Project, highlighting the importance of aligning your interests with the technologies mastered.

  • 1.1.2

    Identifying Functional Requirements

    This section focuses on defining core features and functionalities for a web application within a capstone project.

  • 1.2

    Planning The Application Architecture

    This section details steps for designing the architecture of a full-stack web application, focusing on both frontend and backend components.

  • 1.2.1

    Frontend Design

    This section focuses on the critical elements of frontend design for a full-stack web application, outlining the importance of UI/UX design and state management.

  • 1.2.2

    Backend Design

    This section focuses on designing the backend of a full-stack web application, covering key components such as RESTful APIs, authentication, and database management.

  • 1.2.3

    Deployment And Cloud Infrastructure

    This section covers the selection of cloud hosting providers and the implementation of CI/CD processes for deploying full-stack applications.

  • 1.3

    Setting Up The Development Environment

    This section focuses on setting up a development environment for a full-stack web application, covering installation of dependencies and organization of project structure.

  • 1.3.1

    Installing Dependencies

    This section covers the essential steps required to install dependencies for both the frontend and backend of a web application.

  • 1.3.2

    Directory Structure

    This section emphasizes the importance of maintaining a clear and organized directory structure for a MERN stack application.

  • 1.4

    Building The Application

    This section outlines the steps to create a fully functional web application as a capstone project.

  • 1.4.1

    Frontend Development

    This section focuses on the development of the frontend component of a full-stack web application, utilizing frameworks like React to create a dynamic user interface.

  • 1.4.1.1

    Ui Components

    This section covers the design and development of UI components in a React application.

  • 1.4.1.2

    Api Integration

    This section covers the essential steps for integrating APIs into your web application, including using Axios for backend communication.

  • 1.4.1.3

    Routing

    This section covers how to implement routing in a React application using React Router for a task management app.

  • 1.4.2

    Backend Development

    This section focuses on establishing the backend for a full-stack web application, detailing server setup, API design, CRUD operations, and authentication.

  • 1.4.2.1

    Setting Up Express Server

    This section outlines how to establish an Express server for building backend functionalities necessary for a full-stack application.

  • 1.4.2.2

    Crud Operations

    This section covers the basic principles of creating, reading, updating, and deleting data in a web application through CRUD operations.

  • 1.5

    Implementing Authentication

    This section covers the essentials of setting up user authentication in a web application using JWT or OAuth.

  • 1.5.1

    Jwt Authentication

    This section introduces JWT (JSON Web Tokens) authentication, detailing its implementation in backend security for web applications.

  • 1.6

    Testing And Debugging

    This section focuses on the essential practices of testing and debugging for ensuring software quality during web application development.

  • 1.6.1

    Unit Testing

    Unit testing is the process of verifying the functionality of individual components in a web application, ensuring each unit of code performs as intended.

  • 1.6.2

    Debugging

    This section focuses on the debugging process in web application development, detailing strategies and tools for identifying and resolving issues.

  • 1.7

    Deployment

    This section outlines the process of deploying a web application, focusing on both frontend and backend deployment strategies.

  • 1,7.1

    Frontend Deployment

    This section focuses on deploying frontend applications and highlights essential steps for ensuring effective deployment strategies.

  • 1.7.2

    Backend Deployment

    In this section, you will learn the essential steps and considerations for deploying a backend application to a live environment, ensuring it's secure, scalable, and efficient.

  • 1.7.3

    Database Deployment

    This section covers the best practices for deploying a database in a cloud environment, including selecting appropriate services and ensuring security.

  • 1.8

    Summary

    This section introduces the Capstone Project, emphasizing the application of web development skills learned throughout the course.

  • 9

    Next Steps

    This section outlines the crucial steps after completing your Capstone Project, emphasizing the importance of refining and showcasing your work.

References

AFSWD ch10.pdf

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