Get an introduction to the basics of full-stack web development in this project-focused cohort that will cover the core technologies of the MERN stack: MongoDB, Express, React.js and Node.js.

The course will cover:

• Concepts and principles of full-stack web development using the MERN stack
• How to create, manage, and deploy database-driven web applications
• Using React and Redux to build interactive and user-friendly front-end interfaces
• Implementing authentication and authorization in web applications
• Understanding and applying best practices for deploying and scaling MERN stack applications

Who is this series for? 

• Aspiring and new developers interested in hands-on practice to learn and apply the core MERN technologies to build their own full-stack projects. 

Event Details:

Mondays and Thursdays, 4:00p - 6:00p ET / 1:00p - 3:00p PT
January 23 - February 9th

Schedule:
Monday, January 23 @ 4:00p - 6:00p ET / 1:00p - 3:00p PT
Thursday, January 26 @ 4:00p - 6:00p ET / 1:00p - 3:00p PT
Monday, January 30 @ 4:00p - 6:00p ET / 1:00p - 3:00p PT
Thursday, February 2 @ 4:00p - 6:00p ET / 1:00p - 3:00p PT
Monday, February 6 @ 4:00p - 6:00p ET / 1:00p - 3:00p PT
Thursday, February 9 @ 4:00p - 6:00p ET / 1:00p - 3:00p PT

Cost: $240 (12 hours of instruction)

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Prerequisites:

Although this course is an introduction to full-stack development, we recommend familiarity with or basic knowledge of the following topics, concepts and tools:

• HTML, CSS & JavaScript
• React (Watch: ReactJS Crash Course)
• MongoDB: (Watch: What is MongoDB and How It Works, MongoDB Crash Course)
• CRUD Operations: (Watch: What is CRUD?)
• APIs: (Watch: What is an API and How Does it Work)
• Command Line
• NPM

Technical Requirements:

• A web browser
• Recommended: Chrome or Firefox
• A code editor
• Recommended: Visual Studio Code or Atom
• Download and Install:
• Node.js (Watch: Installing NODE JS)
• MongoDB (Watch: Install MongoDB on MAC, Install MongoDB on Windows)
• React
• Join GDI’s Community Slack channel (Invites will be sent after registration)

Code of Conduct:

Our mission is focused on providing opportunities for women to learn web and software development, but our classes and events are open to all genders and identities. We are dedicated to providing a welcoming and comfortable environment for all to learn to code and every attendee is expected to uphold our Code of Conduct (http://www.girldevelopit.com/code-of-conduct).