Free online courseBuild a Full-Stack Web App

Course Description

Turn a blank folder into a working full-stack web application by connecting a Python Django backend to a modern React frontend. This course is designed for learners who want practical backend development experience without staying stuck in theory. You will see how a real project comes together end to end: configuring the server, preparing the database, exposing clean APIs, and consuming them from a responsive user interface.

On the backend side, you will set up Django the right way, run the initial database setup, design models that represent real data, and apply changes safely through migrations. You will then build API endpoints using Django REST Framework so a separate frontend can fetch and update data reliably. Along the way you will understand what enables cross-origin requests in development so your frontend and backend can communicate smoothly during local testing.

On the frontend side, you will create a React application with Vite for a fast development workflow, then add page navigation with React Router so your app behaves like a multi-page product while staying a single-page application. You will also work with Material UI components to create a clean navigation menu and user-friendly forms, making the interface feel professional instead of purely functional.

Once the foundation is in place, you will wire the two layers together using Axios, including a reusable setup that keeps requests consistent and easy to maintain. You will implement complete CRUD features: creating records from React into Django, validating input with a dedicated schema-based approach, listing records in a rich data table, editing existing entries with the correct HTTP methods, and removing items through an API that supports targeted deletion.

By the end, you will have the confidence to build and iterate on your own full-stack projects, understand the responsibilities of backend APIs versus frontend presentation, and recognize the patterns that make web apps scalable and maintainable.