Back-End Developer Capstone

Instructor: Taught by Meta Staff

Intermediate Level • Approx. 20 hours • Flexible Schedule

What You'll Learn

  • Create a Django web server with multiple API endpoints
  • Connect Django to a MySQL database

Skills You'll Gain

MySQL
Git (Version Control System)
Web Applications
Server Side
Back-End Web Development
Django (Web Framework)
Restful API
Full-Stack Web Development
Software Testing
User Accounts
API Design
Databases
Unit Testing
Application Development

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Outcomes

  • Learn new concepts from industry experts
  • Gain a foundational understanding of a subject or tool
  • Develop job-relevant skills with hands-on projects
  • Earn a shareable career certificate from Meta

There are 4 modules in this course

In this module, you will get practical hands-on experience using the Django web framework.

In this module, you will revise Models. You will revisit the concepts of working with databases and models in Django. You will set up the MySQL connection, and create the required models for the web application. Then, you will build the menu and table booking APIs using the Django Rest Framework.

In this module, you'll focus on user authentication and testing the API. You will revisit the concepts to help you secure your app and APIs. You will add user authentication by setting up user registration, login and logout functionality. Then you will implement the code to secure the table booking API. Next, you will test your application code using unit testing and test the API endpoints using the Insomnia REST client. Finally, you will push your commits to GitHub.

In this module, you will be assessed on the fundamental skills covered as you build the capstone project's functionality. You'll have a chance to compare your code and your designs with your peers via a peer review and you'll have the opportunity to work through a solution to some of the most challenging parts of the capstone project. At the end of this module, you'll complete a graded assessment, reflect on your learning and be guided to the next steps in your coding journey.