Full Stack Development with React.js and Django

Created by Mohammad Al-aqua - Software Engineer & Teacher

This comprehensive course will guide you through building modern, full-stack web applications using React.js for the frontend and Django for the backend, connected through a robust REST API architecture.

Course Details

• Duration: 40 days (120 hours total)
• Daily Commitment: 3 hours per day
• Format: Hands-on project-based learning

Prerequisites

• Computer with internet access
• Solid understanding of HTML, CSS, and JavaScript fundamentals
• Basic Python programming knowledge

Course Outline

Part 1: Frontend Development with React.js (Days 1-20)

Week 1: React Fundamentals (Days 1-5)

• Day 1-2: React setup, JSX, and components
• Day 3: Props, state, and event handling
• Day 4: Conditional rendering and lists
• Day 5: Forms and controlled components

Week 2: Advanced React Concepts (Days 6-10)

• Day 6-7: React Hooks (useState, useEffect, custom hooks)
• Day 8: Context API and state management
• Day 9: React Router for navigation
• Day 10: Error boundaries and debugging

Week 3: Modern Tooling & Styling (Days 11-15)

• Day 11-12: Setting up TailwindCSS with React
• Day 13-14: ShadcnUI components and design systems
• Day 15: Responsive design and mobile-first approach

Week 4: API Integration & Project (Days 16-20)

• Day 16-17: Fetch API, async/await, and error handling
• Day 18: HTTP methods and working with REST APIs
• Day 19-20: Building a complete frontend project with mock APIs

Part 2: Backend Development with Django (Days 21-40)

Week 5: Django Fundamentals (Days 21-25)

• Day 21-22: Django setup, project structure, and MVT pattern
• Day 23: Models, migrations, and database operations
• Day 24: Views and URL routing
• Day 25: Templates and Django admin

Week 6: Advanced Django Features (Days 26-30)

• Day 26-27: User authentication and authorization
• Day 28: Forms, validation, and file handling
• Day 29: Class-based views and mixins
• Day 30: Middleware and custom decorators

Week 7: Django REST Framework (Days 31-35)

• Day 31-32: DRF setup, serializers, and ViewSets
• Day 33: Authentication (Token, JWT) and permissions
• Day 34: API filtering, pagination, and throttling
• Day 35: Testing APIs and documentation

Week 8: Full Stack Integration & Deployment (Days 36-40)

• Day 36: Connecting React frontend with Django backend
• Day 37: CORS configuration and security best practices
• Day 38: Production setup and environment configuration
• Day 39: Deployment strategies (Docker, cloud platforms)
• Day 40: Final project presentation and next steps

Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this course, you will be able to:

• Frontend Development: Create dynamic, responsive user interfaces using React.js and modern tooling (ShadcnUI, TailwindCSS, and component libraries)
• API Integration: Implement seamless communication between frontend and backend through REST API consumption
• Backend Development: Design and build scalable, maintainable server-side applications using Django
• API Development: Architect and implement RESTful APIs with proper authentication and data validation
• Full Stack Integration: Deploy and connect all components to deliver complete web applications
• Best Practices: Apply industry-standard development patterns, testing strategies, and deployment workflows

Final Project

You'll build a complete web application that demonstrates all learned concepts, featuring user authentication, CRUD operations, responsive design, and professional deployment.

About the Instructor

Created by Mohammad Al-aqua Software Engineer & Educator

• Email: mohammad@al-aqua.dev
• Phone: +967 7 840 840 64
• GitHub: https://github.com/Al-aqua
• Website: https://al-aqua.dev

This course represents a carefully crafted curriculum born from real-world development experience and a passion for teaching. Every lesson, project, and exercise has been designed to bridge the gap between theoretical knowledge and practical industry skills.