Welcome to Pursuit's full-stack web development course. Through these six modules, you will gain the skills needed to become a full-stack developer. This course is open source, so feel free to make PRs if you see any opportunities for improvement.
The core curriculum is separated into six modules:
Module | Overview |
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Module 1 - Fundamentals | Learn the fundamentals of how to write code using JavaScript. Use functions, conditionals, control flow, arrays, strings and objects top solve algorithm problems and build command-line applications. |
Module 2 - Building Web Apps | Learn front-end development using Vanilla JavaScript. By combining HTML, CSS and JavaScript, fellows build and host websites, starting with their own personal portfolio site. |
Module 3 - React + Redux | Learn how to use React and Redux to build more complex and scalable applications. Use React class-components and hooks to define behavior declaratively. Use Redux to manage shared state across multiple components. |
Module 4 - Backend Development | Learn how to build APIs using Express and databases using Postgres. Build a full-stack application by connecting your front end to your backend, and use SQL to query your backend. |
Module 5 - Capstone | Combine all of the expertise gained from previous modules to build a full-stack Capstone project with a small group. Learn how to conceptualize and pitch a product as well as explain the technical details. |
Module 6 - Computer Science | Learn the set of skills needed to pass technical interviews and take-home algorithm challenges at leading companies. |
A listing of all the projects that we currently have.
Fellows will build their own portfolio site throughout the course.