Certification IN PYTHON FULL STACK DEVELOPMENT ( S-S-23 )

Python Full Stack Development Course Syllabus

Month 1: Introduction to Python & Front-End Development

Week 1: Python Basics

• Topics:
  • Introduction to Python
  • Variables, Data Types, Operators
  • Control Flow (if/else, loops)
  • Functions and Modules
  • Error Handling (try-except)
• Learning Outcomes:
  • Write basic Python scripts.
  • Understand control flow and functions.
• Assignment: Build a simple calculator or number guessing game.

Week 2: Object-Oriented Programming (OOP) in Python

• Topics:
  • Classes and Objects
  • Inheritance, Polymorphism, Encapsulation
  • Magic Methods (__init__, __str__, etc.)
  • File Handling (Reading/Writing files)
• Learning Outcomes:
  • Create class-based applications.
  • Handle file operations.
• Assignment: Build a simple class-based application (e.g., Library Management System).

Week 3: Front-End Development (HTML, CSS, JavaScript)

• Topics:
  • HTML5 (Structure, Tags, Forms)
  • CSS3 (Selectors, Flexbox, Grid, Responsive Design)
  • JavaScript Basics (Variables, Functions, DOM Manipulation)
• Learning Outcomes:
  • Build static web pages.
  • Style web pages using CSS.
• Assignment: Create a personal portfolio or blog layout.

Week 4: Front-End Frameworks & Tools

• Topics:
  • Introduction to Bootstrap (Grid System, Components)
  • Version Control with Git & GitHub
  • Introduction to APIs and Fetching Data with JavaScript
• Learning Outcomes:
  • Use Bootstrap for responsive design.
  • Deploy a static website on GitHub Pages.
• Assignment: Build and deploy a responsive website using Bootstrap.

Month 2: Back-End Development with Python

Week 5: Web Development with Flask

• Topics:
  • Setting up Flask environment
  • Routing and Templates (Jinja2)
  • Handling Forms and User Input
• Learning Outcomes:
  • Create a basic Flask application.
• Assignment: Build a simple To-Do List app using Flask.

Week 6: Flask Advanced Topics

• Topics:
  • RESTful APIs with Flask
  • Authentication and Authorization (Flask-Login)
  • Middleware and Error Handling
• Learning Outcomes:
  • Build REST APIs.
  • Implement user authentication.
• Assignment: Build a REST API for a CRUD application.

Week 7: Introduction to Django

• Topics:
  • Setting up Django environment
  • Models, Views, and Templates
  • Django Admin Panel
• Learning Outcomes:
  • Create a basic Django application.
• Assignment: Build a simple blog application with Django.

Week 8: Django Advanced Topics

• Topics:
  • Django REST Framework (DRF)
  • Authentication (Token-based, JWT)
  • Testing in Django
• Learning Outcomes:
  • Build REST APIs with DRF.
  • Implement token-based authentication.
• Assignment: Build a full-fledged REST API with Django REST Framework.

Month 3: Databases & Deployment

Week 9: Relational Databases

• Topics:
  • SQL Basics (SELECT, INSERT, UPDATE, DELETE)
  • SQLite, PostgreSQL, MySQL
  • ORM (Object-Relational Mapping) with SQLAlchemy and Django ORM
• Learning Outcomes:
  • Perform CRUD operations using SQL.
  • Use ORMs for database interactions.
• Assignment: Create a database schema and perform CRUD operations.

Week 10: NoSQL Databases

• Topics:
  • MongoDB Basics
  • Working with PyMongo
  • Comparing SQL vs NoSQL
• Learning Outcomes:
  • Store and retrieve data from MongoDB.
• Assignment: Build a simple application with MongoDB.

Week 11: Deployment & DevOps

• Topics:
  • Containerization with Docker
  • Continuous Integration/Continuous Deployment (CI/CD)
  • Deploying applications on Heroku, AWS, or DigitalOcean
• Learning Outcomes:
  • Deploy applications using Docker and CI/CD pipelines.
• Assignment: Deploy a Flask/Django application on Heroku.

Week 12: Cloud Services & Scalability

• Topics:
  • Introduction to AWS (EC2, S3, RDS)
  • Load Balancing and Scaling Applications
  • Monitoring and Logging
• Learning Outcomes:
  • Deploy scalable applications on AWS.
• Assignment: Deploy a scalable application on AWS.

Month 4: Advanced Topics & Final Project

Week 13: Front-End Frameworks (React.js or Vue.js)

• Topics:
  • Introduction to React.js or Vue.js
  • Component-based Architecture
  • State Management (Redux or Vuex)
• Learning Outcomes:
  • Build Single Page Applications (SPA).
• Assignment: Build a SPA with React or Vue.

Week 14: GraphQL & WebSocket Communication

• Topics:
  • Introduction to GraphQL
  • Real-time communication with WebSockets
  • Integrating GraphQL with Django/Flask
• Learning Outcomes:
  • Build real-time applications.
• Assignment: Build a real-time chat application with WebSockets.

Week 15: Testing & Debugging

• Topics:
  • Unit Testing (Pytest, unittest)
  • Debugging Techniques
  • Performance Optimization
• Learning Outcomes:
  • Write unit tests for Flask/Django applications.
• Assignment: Write unit tests for a Flask/Django application.

Week 16: Final Project & Presentation

• Topics:
  • Capstone Project (Full-Stack Application)
  • Project Documentation
  • Presentation Skills
• Learning Outcomes:
  • Build and present a full-stack application.
• Final Project Ideas:
  • E-commerce Website
  • Social Media Platform
  • Task Management System
  • Blogging Platform

Assessment & Certification

• Weekly Assignments: Small projects or exercises to reinforce learning.
• Mid-term Project: A mid-course project to assess progress.
• Final Project: A full-stack application that integrates all the concepts learned.
• Certification: Upon successful completion of the course and final project, students receive a certificate.

Tools & Technologies Covered

• Front-End: HTML, CSS, JavaScript, Bootstrap, React.js/Vue.js
• Back-End: Flask, Django, Django REST Framework
• Databases: SQLite, PostgreSQL, MongoDB
• Version Control: Git, GitHub/GitLab
• Deployment: Docker, Heroku, AWS
• Testing: Pytest, unittest
• APIs: RESTful APIs, GraphQL, WebSockets