Full Stack Python Course

Lesson 1 • Python Environment Setup

Install Python, configure virtual environments, and manage packages with pip. Establishes a reproducible workspace for all subsequent development.

Lesson 2 • Object-Oriented Programming in Python

Design classes, apply inheritance, and use dunder methods. OOP patterns underpin Django models and Flask blueprints covered later.

Lesson 3 • Core Python Syntax and Data Types

Master variables, control flow, functions, and built-in types. Provides the language fluency required for every later chapter.

Lesson 4 • Modules, Packages, and Project Structure

Organize code into reusable modules and packages with clear import paths. Mirrors the project layout expected in professional Python applications.

Lesson 1 • SQL Querying Essentials

Write SELECT, INSERT, UPDATE, and DELETE statements with filtering and sorting. These skills translate directly to ORM query construction.

Lesson 2 • Schema Design and Migrations

Create and alter tables using DDL and manage schema changes over time. Prepares students for Django and SQLAlchemy migration workflows.

Lesson 3 • Relational Database Concepts

Understand tables, keys, relationships, and normalization principles. Provides the mental model needed to design schemas used in later ORM work.

Lesson 1 • Database Integration with Flask-SQLAlchemy

Define ORM models, run migrations with Flask-Migrate, and query data. Connects SQL knowledge to Pythonic database access patterns.

Lesson 2 • Flask Application Structure

Initialize a Flask app, configure settings, and apply the application factory pattern. Establishes scalable project architecture from the start.

Lesson 3 • Authentication and Authorization

Implement session-based login, password hashing, and role-based access. Security fundamentals here apply to every subsequent backend project.

Lesson 4 • Building and Testing REST APIs

Design JSON endpoints, handle errors gracefully, and write unit tests. Produces production-ready APIs consumed by frontend layers.

Lesson 1 • Views, Templates, and Forms

Use class-based views, Django templates, and form validation to handle user interactions. Covers the full request-to-response cycle in Django.

Lesson 2 • Django Authentication System

Extend Django's built-in auth with custom user models and permission groups. Delivers secure, maintainable identity management out of the box.

Lesson 3 • Django Project and App Architecture

Create projects and apps, configure settings, and understand Django's MTV pattern. Provides the structural foundation for all Django work ahead.

Lesson 4 • Django REST Framework APIs

Serialize models, build viewsets, and secure endpoints with token auth. Produces professional REST APIs ready for frontend consumption.

Lesson 5 • Django ORM and Migrations

Define models, run migrations, and perform complex queries using the ORM. Builds on SQL fundamentals with a Pythonic abstraction layer.

Lesson 1 • CSS Layout and Responsive Design

Apply Flexbox, Grid, and media queries to create adaptive layouts. Ensures UIs render correctly across desktop and mobile viewports.

Lesson 2 • Introduction to React

Build component-based UIs with React hooks and state management. Prepares students for the full-stack React-Django integration chapter.

Lesson 3 • Consuming REST APIs from the Browser

Use the Fetch API and Axios to send requests and render responses. Connects frontend skills to the Django and Flask APIs built earlier.

Lesson 4 • JavaScript Fundamentals

Master ES6+ syntax, DOM manipulation, and event handling. Enables dynamic behavior in pages served by Flask and Django backends.

Lesson 1 • End-to-End Project Build

Assemble a full-stack app with auth, CRUD, and real-time features. Validates all integration skills before moving to deployment.

Lesson 2 • JWT Authentication Across the Stack

Implement JWT issuance in Django and token storage in React. Secures the full-stack communication channel established in this chapter.

Lesson 3 • File Uploads and Media Handling

Handle multipart form data in Django and display media in React. Covers a common full-stack feature required in most real applications.

Lesson 4 • Real-Time Features with WebSockets

Add live updates using Django Channels and React WebSocket hooks. Extends the REST-only stack with event-driven communication.

Lesson 1 • Testing Strategies and pytest

Write unit, integration, and end-to-end tests using pytest and fixtures. Establishes a testing culture that prevents regressions across the stack.

Lesson 2 • Frontend Testing with Jest and React Testing Library

Test React components, hooks, and API interactions in isolation. Complements backend tests for full-stack quality assurance.

Lesson 3 • Performance Profiling and Optimization

Profile Django queries, cache responses, and optimize React renders. Addresses bottlenecks before deployment to production environments.

Lesson 4 • Code Quality and Linting

Enforce style with flake8, black, and isort, and measure complexity. Produces readable, consistent code that scales with team size.

Lesson 1 • CI/CD Pipeline Setup

Automate testing, linting, and deployment with GitHub Actions workflows. Reduces manual errors and enforces quality gates on every commit.

Lesson 2 • Monitoring, Logging, and Alerting

Integrate structured logging, error tracking, and uptime monitoring. Gives teams visibility into production health and rapid incident response.

Lesson 3 • Cloud Deployment Strategies

Deploy to cloud platforms using managed services for databases and static files. Covers scalable hosting patterns applicable across major providers.

Lesson 4 • Containerization with Docker

Write Dockerfiles for Django and React, and orchestrate with Docker Compose. Enables consistent environments from development through production.