NodeJs, Postgres, ExpressJs, ReactJs - Fullstack Training Plan

Overview

This comprehensive 12-week curriculum targets fresh programmers learning full-stack JavaScript development. The structured approach covers foundational concepts through deployment.

Weeks 1-2: JavaScript Fundamentals

The initial phase introduces:

• Syntax, variables, data types
• Control structures (if/else, loops, switch)
• Functions and scope
• Objects and arrays
• Problem-solving exercises and review sessions

Weeks 3-4: Node.js and Express.js

Learners explore server-side JavaScript:

• Setup and creating a server with NPM
• Routing and middleware concepts
• REST API development
• Error handling patterns
• Practical applications and projects

Weeks 5-6: PostgreSQL

Database fundamentals and integration:

• Database setup and configuration
• CRUD operations - Insert, Select, Update, Delete
• Advanced SQL concepts (joins, aggregations, indexes)
• Sequelize ORM implementation
• Managing relationships and migrations

Weeks 7-8: React Foundations

Frontend development essentials:

• JSX and Components
• State management and props
• Lifecycle methods and hooks
• Event handling
• React Router for navigation

Weeks 9-10: Advanced React

Deep exploration of React ecosystem:

• Custom hooks and advanced patterns
• Context API for state management
• Redux basics and integration
• API integration with backend
• Styling approaches (CSS modules, styled-components)
• Extended project work

Week 11: Full-Stack Integration

Students plan and build a complete application combining all learned technologies:

• Backend API with Express and PostgreSQL
• Frontend with React
• Authentication and authorization
• Full CRUD operations

Week 12: Deployment and Professional Development

The final week addresses production readiness:

• Testing with Jest
• Deployment platforms (Heroku, Vercel, Netlify)
• CI/CD concepts and pipelines
• Docker introduction
• Portfolio and career preparation