Plan and build complete full-stack web applications.
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Full Stack Engineering Studio
Turn backend and frontend skills into complete full-stack products.
Build portfolio-ready web applications that combine APIs, databases, authentication, frontend interfaces, forms, dashboards, testing, deployment, documentation, and real product thinking.
Duration
6 weeks - 6-8 hours/week
Project
Plan and build complete full-stack web applications.
Support
Pricing and enrolment are handled through the Professional Diploma
Overview
A practical Short Course built around a visible project.
Bring backend and frontend skills together to build complete, portfolio-ready web applications from idea to deployment.
Translate product requirements into technical tasks.
Design backend APIs and database structures.
Build frontend screens connected to backend services.
Implement authentication and protected application flows.
Handle forms, validation, loading states, errors, and empty states.
Connect frontend, backend, database, and deployment workflows.
Test important backend and frontend features.
Deploy a full-stack project to a production environment.
Document project decisions and technical architecture.
Present a software project professionally.
Build portfolio-ready full-stack applications.
Prepare for junior full-stack software engineering roles.
Course roadmap
What you will work through.
The sequence below is specific to this course. It shows the phases, modules, lessons, and page outlines that move you toward Plan and build complete full-stack web applications..
1Phase 1 - From Idea to ProductMove from feature ideas to product requirements, architecture, user stories, MVP scope, API contracts, database design, and sprint-ready planning.2 modules11 lessons1 week
Module 1: Product ThinkingConvert product ideas into realistic full-stack requirements, user stories, acceptance criteria, and MVP scope.6 lessons
Lesson 1: From Learning Tools to Building ProductsUnderstand the shift from learning React and Django separately to delivering a complete product with users, requirements, tradeoffs, and production evidence.90 minarticle5 pages
Welcome and Learning Objectives
Introduce the studio mindset.
8 min
Tool Knowledge vs Product Delivery
Explain the difference between knowing tools and shipping products.
18 min
Full Stack Engineer Responsibilities
Explain full-stack responsibilities.
18 min
End-to-End Product Flow
Show how a feature moves across the stack.
20 min
Exercise - Product Delivery Gap Analysis
Students compare a tool exercise with a product-ready feature.
26 min
Lesson 2: Understanding RequirementsTurn vague product ideas into clear requirements by identifying users, goals, workflows, constraints, edge cases, and acceptance criteria.90 minarticle4 pages
Welcome and Learning Objectives
Introduce requirements thinking.
8 min
What Requirements Should Capture
Explain the components of requirements.
20 min
Clarifying Questions
Teach how to reduce ambiguity.
18 min
Exercise - Requirement Clarification
Students convert vague product ideas into clear requirements.
44 min
Lesson 3: Translating Business Needs into SoftwareConvert business needs into user flows, frontend screens, backend capabilities, database records, and measurable outcomes.90 minarticle3 pages
Welcome and Learning Objectives
Introduce business-to-software translation.
8 min
Business Need to Engineering Output
Explain translation flow.
22 min
Exercise - Business Need to Feature Map
Students map a business need into software responsibilities.
60 min
Lesson 4: User Stories and Acceptance CriteriaWrite clear user stories and acceptance criteria that guide frontend, backend, database, API, and QA implementation.90 minarticle4 pages
Welcome and Learning Objectives
Introduce user stories and acceptance criteria.
8 min
User Story Structure
Explain story structure.
18 min
Acceptance Criteria
Explain testable criteria.
20 min
Exercise - Write Stories and Criteria
Students write user stories and criteria.
44 min
Lesson 5: MVP Thinking and Scope ControlDefine MVP scope, non-goals, must-have features, nice-to-have features, tradeoffs, delivery risk, and release readiness.85 minarticle3 pages
Welcome and Learning Objectives
Introduce MVP thinking.
8 min
What MVP Means in This Studio
Explain MVP for final project.
20 min
Exercise - Capstone MVP Scope
Students define capstone MVP.
57 min
Lesson 6: Project - Product Requirements BriefStudents convert a product idea into a clear full-stack requirements brief.110 minarticle2 pages
Project Brief
Explain the project scenario and expected output.
20 min
Review Checklist
Checklist for project quality.
20 min
Module 2: Product ArchitectureDesign frontend, backend, database, and API architecture before implementation.5 lessons
Lesson 1: Frontend Architecture PlanningPlan routes, layouts, screens, components, state, forms, and API boundaries for a full-stack product.75 minarticle3 pages
Overview and Learning Objectives
Introduce the lesson and expected outcomes.
8 min
Concepts and Professional Workflow
Explain the concept through a professional full-stack workflow.
37 min
Practice Activity
Apply the lesson through a guided studio activity.
30 min
Lesson 2: Backend Architecture PlanningPlan Django apps, DRF resources, services, permissions, serializers, background jobs, and integration boundaries.80 minarticle3 pages
Overview and Learning Objectives
Introduce the lesson and expected outcomes.
8 min
Concepts and Professional Workflow
Explain the concept through a professional full-stack workflow.
40 min
Practice Activity
Apply the lesson through a guided studio activity.
32 min
Lesson 3: Database and Data Model PlanningDesign entities, relationships, constraints, indexes, audit fields, media fields, and core data flows.80 minarticle3 pages
Overview and Learning Objectives
Introduce the lesson and expected outcomes.
8 min
Concepts and Professional Workflow
Explain the concept through a professional full-stack workflow.
40 min
Practice Activity
Apply the lesson through a guided studio activity.
32 min
Lesson 4: API ContractsDefine request/response contracts, status codes, pagination, filtering, errors, auth requirements, and frontend types.85 minarticle3 pages
Overview and Learning Objectives
Introduce the lesson and expected outcomes.
8 min
Concepts and Professional Workflow
Explain the concept through a professional full-stack workflow.
42 min
Practice Activity
Apply the lesson through a guided studio activity.
35 min
Lesson 5: Deliverable - Architecture DiagramCreate a complete architecture diagram for the full-stack capstone.100 minarticle2 pages
Project Brief
Explain the project scenario and expected output.
20 min
Review Checklist
Checklist for project quality.
20 min
2Phase 2 - Full Stack IntegrationIntegrate React/Next.js frontend with Django/DRF backend through API clients, authentication, authorization, media uploads, dashboard states, and real workflows.3 modules11 lessons2 weeks
Module 1: Frontend and Backend CommunicationConnect React/Next.js frontend to Django/DRF backend with typed API clients and robust UI states.4 lessons
Lesson 1: API Integration WorkflowBuild typed API clients, request helpers, environment-based API URLs, and frontend/backend request flow.85 minarticle3 pages
Overview and Learning Objectives
Introduce the lesson and expected outcomes.
8 min
Concepts and Professional Workflow
Explain the concept through a professional full-stack workflow.
42 min
Practice Activity
Apply the lesson through a guided studio activity.
35 min
Lesson 2: Pagination Filtering and SearchConnect list pages to paginated, filtered, sorted, and searched DRF endpoints.85 minarticle3 pages
Overview and Learning Objectives
Introduce the lesson and expected outcomes.
8 min
Concepts and Professional Workflow
Explain the concept through a professional full-stack workflow.
42 min
Practice Activity
Apply the lesson through a guided studio activity.
35 min
Lesson 3: Error Handling and Empty StatesDesign client-side UX for validation errors, network errors, auth errors, permission errors, and empty data.75 minarticle3 pages
Overview and Learning Objectives
Introduce the lesson and expected outcomes.
8 min
Concepts and Professional Workflow
Explain the concept through a professional full-stack workflow.
37 min
Practice Activity
Apply the lesson through a guided studio activity.
30 min
Lesson 4: Integration DebuggingDebug CORS, auth tokens, wrong payloads, status codes, serializer errors, and frontend state issues.70 minarticle3 pages
Overview and Learning Objectives
Introduce the lesson and expected outcomes.
8 min
Concepts and Professional Workflow
Explain the concept through a professional full-stack workflow.
35 min
Practice Activity
Apply the lesson through a guided studio activity.
27 min
Module 2: Authentication and AuthorizationImplement login, registration, JWT flow, protected routes, token handling, role-based UI, and backend permissions.4 lessons
Lesson 1: Registration and Login FlowBuild registration/login screens connected to backend authentication endpoints.90 minarticle3 pages
Overview and Learning Objectives
Introduce the lesson and expected outcomes.
8 min
Concepts and Professional Workflow
Explain the concept through a professional full-stack workflow.
45 min
Practice Activity
Apply the lesson through a guided studio activity.
37 min
Lesson 2: Protected Routes and Session StateProtect frontend routes and manage session state, logout, redirects, refresh concepts, and unauthorized access.85 minarticle3 pages
Overview and Learning Objectives
Introduce the lesson and expected outcomes.
8 min
Concepts and Professional Workflow
Explain the concept through a professional full-stack workflow.
42 min
Practice Activity
Apply the lesson through a guided studio activity.
35 min
Lesson 3: Permissions and Role-Based UIConnect backend permissions with frontend role-aware UI while respecting backend trust boundaries.85 minarticle3 pages
Overview and Learning Objectives
Introduce the lesson and expected outcomes.
8 min
Concepts and Professional Workflow
Explain the concept through a professional full-stack workflow.
42 min
Practice Activity
Apply the lesson through a guided studio activity.
35 min
Lesson 4: Project - Complete Auth FlowImplement complete authentication and authorization flow across frontend and backend.130 minarticle2 pages
Project Brief
Explain the project scenario and expected output.
20 min
Review Checklist
Checklist for project quality.
20 min
Module 3: File Uploads and MediaImplement image/document uploads, profile photos, media management, and S3-ready architecture.3 lessons
Lesson 1: File Upload UX and Backend HandlingBuild upload UI, validation, preview, backend upload endpoint, and media metadata handling.85 minarticle3 pages
Overview and Learning Objectives
Introduce the lesson and expected outcomes.
8 min
Concepts and Professional Workflow
Explain the concept through a professional full-stack workflow.
42 min
Practice Activity
Apply the lesson through a guided studio activity.
35 min
Lesson 2: S3 and Presigned URL ArchitectureDesign S3 integration, presigned URLs, media access rules, storage paths, and production media handling.85 minarticle3 pages
Overview and Learning Objectives
Introduce the lesson and expected outcomes.
8 min
Concepts and Professional Workflow
Explain the concept through a professional full-stack workflow.
42 min
Practice Activity
Apply the lesson through a guided studio activity.
35 min
Lesson 3: Project - Media Management FeatureBuild or design a complete media management feature for the capstone.120 minarticle2 pages
Project Brief
Explain the project scenario and expected output.
20 min
Review Checklist
Checklist for project quality.
20 min
3Phase 3 - Production EngineeringAdd QA process, automated testing, performance review, security review, deployment, environment configuration, and production readiness.3 modules12 lessons1–2 weeks
Module 1: Quality AssuranceRun structured QA, E2E testing, UAT, bug triage, and release readiness checks.4 lessons
Lesson 1: End-to-End Testing StrategyDesign end-to-end test flows for auth, CRUD, dashboards, uploads, permissions, and failure cases.85 minarticle3 pages
Overview and Learning Objectives
Introduce the lesson and expected outcomes.
8 min
Concepts and Professional Workflow
Explain the concept through a professional full-stack workflow.
42 min
Practice Activity
Apply the lesson through a guided studio activity.
35 min
Lesson 2: User Acceptance TestingRun UAT against acceptance criteria and record pass/fail evidence.75 minarticle3 pages
Overview and Learning Objectives
Introduce the lesson and expected outcomes.
8 min
Concepts and Professional Workflow
Explain the concept through a professional full-stack workflow.
37 min
Practice Activity
Apply the lesson through a guided studio activity.
30 min
Lesson 3: Bug Triage and Fix WorkflowTriage bugs by severity, reproduce issues, assign fixes, verify resolution, and document decisions.80 minarticle3 pages
Overview and Learning Objectives
Introduce the lesson and expected outcomes.
8 min
Concepts and Professional Workflow
Explain the concept through a professional full-stack workflow.
40 min
Practice Activity
Apply the lesson through a guided studio activity.
32 min
Lesson 4: Project - QA Process ReportRun a QA process on the capstone and produce a QA report.110 minarticle2 pages
Project Brief
Explain the project scenario and expected output.
20 min
Review Checklist
Checklist for project quality.
20 min
Module 2: Performance and Security ReviewAudit frontend performance, backend performance, API efficiency, security, and production readiness.4 lessons
Lesson 1: Frontend Performance ReviewAudit bundle size, rendering, images, Core Web Vitals concepts, loading patterns, and route performance.80 minarticle3 pages
Overview and Learning Objectives
Introduce the lesson and expected outcomes.
8 min
Concepts and Professional Workflow
Explain the concept through a professional full-stack workflow.
40 min
Practice Activity
Apply the lesson through a guided studio activity.
32 min
Lesson 2: Backend Performance ReviewAudit API speed, database queries, N+1 problems, pagination, caching opportunities, and expensive endpoints.85 minarticle3 pages
Overview and Learning Objectives
Introduce the lesson and expected outcomes.
8 min
Concepts and Professional Workflow
Explain the concept through a professional full-stack workflow.
42 min
Practice Activity
Apply the lesson through a guided studio activity.
35 min
Lesson 3: Security ChecklistReview authentication, authorization, CORS, CSRF, XSS, secrets, file uploads, API exposure, and production settings.85 minarticle3 pages
Overview and Learning Objectives
Introduce the lesson and expected outcomes.
8 min
Concepts and Professional Workflow
Explain the concept through a professional full-stack workflow.
42 min
Practice Activity
Apply the lesson through a guided studio activity.
35 min
Lesson 4: Production Readiness ReviewReview environment variables, error handling, logging, monitoring, migrations, seed data, admin access, and rollback notes.75 minarticle3 pages
Overview and Learning Objectives
Introduce the lesson and expected outcomes.
8 min
Concepts and Professional Workflow
Explain the concept through a professional full-stack workflow.
37 min
Practice Activity
Apply the lesson through a guided studio activity.
30 min
Module 3: DeploymentDeploy frontend and backend with production configuration, environment variables, domains, static/media handling, and live verification.4 lessons
Lesson 1: Frontend DeploymentDeploy React/Next.js frontend with environment variables, build settings, preview deployments, and production checks.80 minarticle3 pages
Overview and Learning Objectives
Introduce the lesson and expected outcomes.
8 min
Concepts and Professional Workflow
Explain the concept through a professional full-stack workflow.
40 min
Practice Activity
Apply the lesson through a guided studio activity.
32 min
Lesson 2: Backend DeploymentDeploy Django backend with database, environment variables, static/media config, allowed hosts, migrations, and production settings.90 minarticle3 pages
Overview and Learning Objectives
Introduce the lesson and expected outcomes.
8 min
Concepts and Professional Workflow
Explain the concept through a professional full-stack workflow.
45 min
Practice Activity
Apply the lesson through a guided studio activity.
37 min
Lesson 3: Production Environment ConfigurationConnect frontend and backend in production and configure CORS, auth, media, domains, secrets, and error handling.75 minarticle3 pages
Overview and Learning Objectives
Introduce the lesson and expected outcomes.
8 min
Concepts and Professional Workflow
Explain the concept through a professional full-stack workflow.
37 min
Practice Activity
Apply the lesson through a guided studio activity.
30 min
Lesson 4: Deliverable - Live Deployed ApplicationStudents deploy their full-stack application or submit a complete deployment package with evidence.130 minarticle2 pages
Project Brief
Explain the project scenario and expected output.
20 min
Review Checklist
Checklist for project quality.
20 min
4Phase 4 - Professional Engineering WorkflowOperate like a development team through sprint planning, Git workflow, pull requests, code reviews, documentation, handover, and technical decision writing.2 modules8 lessons1 week
Module 1: Team DevelopmentSimulate team delivery with sprint planning, Git workflow, pull requests, code reviews, and release discipline.4 lessons
Lesson 1: Sprint Planning and Task BreakdownBreak the capstone into sprint tasks, user stories, blockers, owners, review points, and release goals.75 minarticle3 pages
Overview and Learning Objectives
Introduce the lesson and expected outcomes.
8 min
Concepts and Professional Workflow
Explain the concept through a professional full-stack workflow.
37 min
Practice Activity
Apply the lesson through a guided studio activity.
30 min
Lesson 2: Git Workflow and Pull RequestsUse feature branches, pull requests, review comments, merge discipline, and clean commit history.75 minarticle3 pages
Overview and Learning Objectives
Introduce the lesson and expected outcomes.
8 min
Concepts and Professional Workflow
Explain the concept through a professional full-stack workflow.
37 min
Practice Activity
Apply the lesson through a guided studio activity.
30 min
Lesson 3: Code Reviews and Engineering FeedbackReview frontend and backend code for correctness, readability, security, tests, and maintainability.80 minarticle3 pages
Overview and Learning Objectives
Introduce the lesson and expected outcomes.
8 min
Concepts and Professional Workflow
Explain the concept through a professional full-stack workflow.
40 min
Practice Activity
Apply the lesson through a guided studio activity.
32 min
Lesson 4: Operate as a Development TeamSimulate a development team delivering one capstone sprint.120 minarticle3 pages
Overview and Learning Objectives
Introduce the lesson and expected outcomes.
8 min
Concepts and Professional Workflow
Explain the concept through a professional full-stack workflow.
60 min
Practice Activity
Apply the lesson through a guided studio activity.
52 min
Module 2: Technical DocumentationCreate architecture docs, API documentation, README, deployment docs, handover docs, and decision records.4 lessons
Lesson 1: Architecture DocumentationDocument product architecture, system diagram, data flow, frontend/backend boundaries, and external services.80 minarticle3 pages
Overview and Learning Objectives
Introduce the lesson and expected outcomes.
8 min
Concepts and Professional Workflow
Explain the concept through a professional full-stack workflow.
40 min
Practice Activity
Apply the lesson through a guided studio activity.
32 min
Lesson 2: API DocumentationDocument endpoints, authentication, request/response examples, errors, pagination, filters, and permissions.80 minarticle3 pages
Overview and Learning Objectives
Introduce the lesson and expected outcomes.
8 min
Concepts and Professional Workflow
Explain the concept through a professional full-stack workflow.
40 min
Practice Activity
Apply the lesson through a guided studio activity.
32 min
Lesson 3: README and Handover DocumentationWrite project README, setup instructions, env variables, run commands, testing instructions, deployment notes, and limitations.80 minarticle3 pages
Overview and Learning Objectives
Introduce the lesson and expected outcomes.
8 min
Concepts and Professional Workflow
Explain the concept through a professional full-stack workflow.
40 min
Practice Activity
Apply the lesson through a guided studio activity.
32 min
Lesson 4: Deliverable - Professional Documentation PackageStudents submit a complete documentation package for their capstone.120 minarticle2 pages
Project Brief
Explain the project scenario and expected output.
20 min
Review Checklist
Checklist for project quality.
20 min
5Phase 5 - Capstone ProjectBuild, deploy, document, and present one production-grade full-stack capstone application.1 modules3 lessons1–2 weeks
Module 1: Capstone Selection and Build SprintChoose capstone domain, define MVP, complete build sprint, and prepare final deliverables.3 lessons
Lesson 1: Capstone OptionsChoose one production-grade full-stack capstone option.70 minarticle1 pages
Choose Your Full-Stack Capstone
Review approved capstone options and required scope.
70 min
Lesson 2: Final Project - Full Stack Engineering CapstoneStudents build, test, deploy, document, and present a production-grade full-stack application.260 minarticle2 pages
Project Brief
Explain the project scenario and expected output.
20 min
Review Checklist
Checklist for project quality.
20 min
Lesson 3: Graduation Requirements and Portfolio OutcomeClarify studio completion requirements and portfolio assets.60 minarticle1 pages
Requirements and Portfolio Checklist
Summarize graduation requirements and portfolio outcomes.
60 min
Tools and skills
Build skill with the tools used in the work.
Plan and build complete full-stack web applications.Translate product requirements into technical tasks.Design backend APIs and database structures.Build frontend screens connected to backend services.Implement authentication and protected application flows.Handle forms, validation, loading states, errors, and empty states.Connect frontend, backend, database, and deployment workflows.Test important backend and frontend features.Deploy a full-stack project to a production environment.Document project decisions and technical architecture.Present a software project professionally.Build portfolio-ready full-stack applications.Prepare for junior full-stack software engineering roles.
Projects and exercises
- Plan and build complete full-stack web applications.
- Structured exercises
- Portfolio practice
Resources included
- Course resources
- Project guidance
- Learners building practical tech skills
- A willingness to practice consistently
Career relevance
Full Stack Engineering Studio supports practical career readiness.
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