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Course Description:
This intensive 3-week course is designed to provide a hands-on introduction to software development. It covers the foundations of programming, object-oriented design, version control, front-end and back-end development, databases, APIs, and deployment. Learners will build real-world projects using modern tools and frameworks, preparing them for roles such as junior developers or freelance programmers. The course emphasizes best practices, clean code, and real-time collaboration tools used in professional development environments.
Course Duration: 3 Weeks
Target Audience: Beginners, students, career switchers, tech enthusiasts
Prerequisites: Basic computer literacy, access to a PC
Course Goals & Learning Outcomes:
By the end of the course, learners will be able to:
- Write clean and maintainable code in Python and JavaScript
- Build full-stack web applications
- Understand software development life cycle (SDLC)
- Use Git and GitHub for version control and collaboration
- Work with REST APIs and databases
- Deploy web applications using modern hosting platforms
Tools & Technologies Used
- Programming Languages: Python, JavaScript
- Frameworks: Flask
- Frontend: HTML, CSS, JavaScript
- Version Control: Git, GitHub
- Deployment: Render, Netlify, GitHub Pages
- Database: SQLite (or MySQL/PostgreSQL optional)
- Tools: Postman, VS Code
Course Outline
Week 1: Foundations of Programming & Development Tools
Day 1-2: Introduction to Programming
- What is software development?
- Overview of programming languages
- Introduction to Python
- Variables, Data Types, Input/Output
- Basic Operators and Expressions
Day 3-4: Control Structures & Functions
- Conditionals (if, else, elif)
- Loops (for, while)
- Functions and scope
- Code modularization and reusability
Day 5: Introduction to Git & GitHub
- What is version control?
- Installing Git
- Git basic commands (init, add, commit, push, pull)
- Creating and managing repositories on GitHub
Day 6-7: Object-Oriented Programming (OOP)
- Classes and Objects
- Attributes and Methods
- Inheritance and Polymorphism
- Encapsulation and Abstraction
Week 2: Frontend & Backend Development
Day 1-2: Frontend with HTML, CSS & JavaScript
- Structure of a web page with HTML
- Styling with CSS (inline, internal, external)
- JavaScript basics: variables, functions, events
- DOM Manipulation and user interaction
Day 3: Frontend Project – Build a Portfolio Website
- Hands-on project using HTML, CSS, and JS
- Responsive design with Flexbox/Grid
- GitHub Pages deployment
Day 4-5: Backend Development with Python (Flask)
- Intro to backend & web servers
- Setting up Flask
- Routing and templates
- Handling forms and user input
Day 6-7: Databases and CRUD Operations
- Introduction to SQLite/MySQL
- Connecting Flask with databases
- Performing CRUD (Create, Read, Update, Delete)
- Building a basic to-do list or blog
Week 3: APIs, Full Stack Integration, and Deployment
Day 1: RESTful APIs
- What are APIs?
- HTTP Methods (GET, POST, PUT, DELETE)
- Building APIs in Flask
- Testing APIs with Postman
Day 2: Full Stack Integration
- Connecting frontend to backend
- Fetch API in JavaScript
- Sending and receiving JSON data
- Real-world scenario: Contact form or login system
Day 3: Deployment
- Overview of deployment options
- Deploying Flask app to Render or Railway
- Hosting static frontend with Netlify or Vercel
- Environment variables and security best practices
Day 4: Final Project (Day 1)
- Full-stack mini project: E.g., a Notes App or Task Manager
- Frontend + Backend + API + Database
Day 5: Final Project (Day 2)
- Complete implementation
- GitHub upload and deployment
- Peer review and testing
Day 6: Presentation Day
- Each student presents their project
- Instructor feedback and Q&A
Day 7: Certification & Career Guidance
- Course recap
- Building a portfolio for jobs/freelancing
- Intro to job platforms (Fiverr, Upwork, LinkedIn)
- Award of certificate of completion