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Advanced React and Full Stack Development

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Advanced React and Full Stack Development

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Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.
Advanced level

Recommended experience

1 week to complete
at 10 hours a week
Flexible schedule
Learn at your own pace

What you'll learn

  • Integrate Strapi headless CMS and REST APIs to fetch and manage dynamic content efficiently.

  • Build full stack applications with MERN stack, handling authentication, database operations, and secure API endpoints.

  • Use TanStack Query and TanStack Router for optimized data fetching, routing, and mutations in React projects.

  • Deploy production-ready applications, connecting frontend and backend, with Vercel and Render deployment workflows.

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August 2026

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10 assignments

Taught in English

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There are 8 modules in this course

In this module, we will extend the Friendly Dev project with Strapi as a headless CMS. You will learn to manage project and blog content, fetch data dynamically, and display featured content on the homepage. The module emphasizes integration between React and Strapi for robust full stack applications.

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14 videos2 readings1 assignment

In this module, we will enhance the full stack project with media handling and contact forms. You will optimize images, manage user submissions, and deploy both Strapi backend and React frontend to cloud platforms. This ensures a fully functional, production-ready application.

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4 videos1 assignment

In this module, we will build a GitHub Finder project powered by TanStack Query. You will fetch and display GitHub user data, handle mutations for follow/unfollow actions, and persist searches locally. The module teaches advanced state management and secure API integration techniques.

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18 videos1 assignment

In this module, we will develop the IdeaDrop project with TanStack Router. You will build dynamic routes, fetch and display ideas, and handle mutations for CRUD operations. This module demonstrates modern routing, state management, and component reuse in large React applications.

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21 videos1 assignment

In this module, we will create a MERN stack backend for full stack applications. You will implement RESTful endpoints, manage MongoDB databases, and connect frontend and backend seamlessly. The module covers backend architecture, data handling, and API-level optimizations.

What's included

15 videos1 assignment

In this module, we will secure backend APIs with JWT-based authentication. You will create registration and login endpoints, manage refresh tokens, and enforce role-based access control. This module ensures safe and secure API interactions for full stack applications.

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10 videos1 assignment

In this module, we will build end-to-end authentication for full stack projects. You will handle registration, login, token refresh, and secure route access. This ensures a seamless and secure user experience across frontend and backend systems.

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11 videos1 assignment

In this module, we will deploy a complete MERN stack application. You will prepare the codebase, deploy backend and frontend components, and verify live functionality. This module teaches real-world deployment practices for full stack development.

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3 videos1 reading3 assignments

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