Day 1: Introduction to Full-Stack Development and Backend with Node.js

Session 1: Understanding Full-Stack Development

• What is Full-Stack JavaScript?
• Overview of Node.js, Express.js, and modern frontend frameworks
• Setting up a development environment

Session 2: Building a Backend with Node.js and Express

• Introduction to Node.js and npm
• Creating a basic Express.js server
• Handling routes and middleware

Session 3: Hands-on Lab – Creating an Express.js Server

• Building a simple API using Express
• Implementing GET and POST requests

Day 2: API Development and Database Integration

Session 1: RESTful APIs and Middleware

• Designing RESTful APIs
• Using Express Router for modular routing
• Implementing middleware for request handling

Session 2: Connecting to a Database (MongoDB / SQL)

• Introduction to MongoDB (Mongoose) or PostgreSQL
• CRUD operations: Create, Read, Update, Delete
• Handling database queries asynchronously

Session 3: Hands-on Lab – Building an API with Database Integration

• Creating CRUD API routes
• Connecting Express with MongoDB or SQL database

Day 3: Frontend Integration and Authentication

Session 1: Integrating a JavaScript Frontend with the Backend

• Overview of Frontend-Backend Communication
• Fetching data from an API using JavaScript Fetch or Axios
• Handling CORS and API security

Session 2: User Authentication and Authorization

• Implementing JWT-based authentication
• Handling user sessions and protected routes
• Implementing OAuth or third-party login integration

Session 3: Hands-on Lab – Adding Authentication to a Full-Stack App

• Creating a login and signup system
• Securing API endpoints with authentication middleware

Day 4: Deployment, Optimization, and Best Practices

Session 1: Deploying a Full-Stack JavaScript Application

• Deploying a Node.js backend to cloud platforms (Heroku, Vercel, or AWS)
• Deploying a frontend to Netlify or Firebase
• Environment variables and secure API key management

Session 2: Performance Optimization and Security

• Optimizing backend performance with caching
• Handling rate-limiting and API security best practices
• Debugging and logging in production

Session 3: Hands-on Lab – Deploying a Full-Stack Web App

• Hosting the backend and frontend online
• Setting up a custom domain and HTTPS security