Web Development with JavaScript and React
The course "Web Development with JavaScript and React" is designed for learners with a basic understanding of programming who are looking to advance their skills in building modern, dynamic websites. This intermediate-level course covers a range of topics that will equip students with the knowledge to develop front-end applications using JavaScript and React. Here’s a detailed breakdown of the course:
Course Overview
- Duration: 12 weeks
- Effort: 8-10 hours per week
- Prerequisites: Basic knowledge of HTML, CSS, and fundamental programming concepts
Detailed Syllabus
Week 1: JavaScript Fundamentals
- Understanding variables, data types, and operators
- Control structures: if-else, switch, loops
- Functions and scope
Week 2: Advanced JavaScript
- ES6+ features: let & const, arrow functions, template literals
- Understanding asynchronous JavaScript: Callbacks, Promises, async/await
- JavaScript Modules and import/export
Week 3: Introduction to React
- Setting up the development environment
- Introduction to JSX
- Components, Props, and State
Week 4: React Components and Lifecycle
- Class vs. Functional components
- Component lifecycle methods
- Managing local state
Week 5: React Hooks
- Introduction to Hooks
- useState, useEffect, useContext, and custom Hooks
- Replacing lifecycle methods with Hooks
Week 6: State Management in React
- Context API for global state management
- Introduction to Redux
- Integrating Redux with React applications
Week 7: Routing in React
- Setting up React Router
- Configuring routes, route parameters, and navigation
- Protected routes and authentication flows
Week 8: API Integration and Data Fetching
- Fetching data from APIs using axios
- Handling API requests with async/await
- Best practices for network error handling
Week 9: Advanced React Patterns
- Higher Order Components (HOCs)
- Render Props
- Compound Components
Week 10: Testing in React
- Introduction to Jest
- Testing components with React Testing Library
- Mocking APIs and testing Hooks
Week 11: Performance Optimization in React
- Code splitting and lazy loading
- React.memo, useMemo, and useCallback
- Analyzing and improving performance
Week 12: Project and Deployment
- Capstone project: Building a complete React application
- Deploying React applications to production using services like Netlify or Vercel
- Course wrap-up and final assessments
Learning Outcomes
- Build and deploy interactive, efficient web applications using JavaScript and React.
- Understand advanced JavaScript and React concepts, including state management and API integration.
- Apply best practices in real-world scenarios through a hands-on project.
This course will be supplemented with plenty of practical assignments, interactive quizzes, and a capstone project that requires students to apply all the learned skills to build and deploy a fully functional web application.