JAVA Overview of Front-End vs. Back-End Development

Module 1: Introduction to Web Development

• Basics of HTML and CSS

o HTML tags, elements, attributes

o CSS fundamentals: styling, layout, positioning

o CSS Flexbox and Grid basics

• JavaScript Essentials

o Variables, data types, operators

o Functions, control flow, and loops

o DOM manipulation and events

Module 2: JavaScript Deep Dive

• ES6+ Syntax and Modern JavaScript Features

o Arrow functions, template literals, destructuring

o Promises, async/await, modules

• Advanced JavaScript Concepts

o Closures, scope, and hoisting

o Prototypes, inheritance, and the this keyword

o Asynchronous programming and handling APIs (fetch, async/await)

• Basic TypeScript Introduction (optional but helpful for Angular)

o Understanding types and interfaces

o Classes and basic OOP principles in TypeScript

Module 3: Getting Started with Angular

• Introduction to Angular Framework

o What is Angular, and why use it?

o Installing Angular CLI and creating a new Angular project

• Angular Project Structure and Core Concepts

o Components, Modules, and Templates

o Angular Data Binding (Interpolation, Property, and Event Binding)

o Directives (Structural and Attribute Directives)

• Dependency Injection and Services

o Understanding Angular’s DI system

o Creating and using services to manage data across components

Module 4: Building Angular Applications

• Component Interaction and Lifecycle

o Component lifecycle hooks (ngOnInit, ngOnDestroy, etc.)

o Input and Output properties for component communication

• Angular Forms

o Template-driven forms: structure, validation, and form submission

o Reactive forms: creating and managing complex forms with FormBuilder

• Routing and Navigation

o Setting up and configuring Angular Router

o Nested routes and parameterized routes

o Route guards for authentication and authorization

Module 5: Advanced Angular Topics

• State Management with NgRx or Services

o Introduction to Redux principles and NgRx basics

o Managing application-wide state with services (if skipping NgRx)

• HTTP Client and Observables

o Making API calls with HttpClient

o Handling Observables and RxJS operators (map, filter, switchMap)

• Optimizing Angular Applications

o Lazy loading modules and code splitting

o Angular change detection strategies

o Performance tips and best practices

Module 6: UI and Component Libraries

• Introduction to Angular Material or Tailwind CSS for Angular

o Setting up and using Angular Material components

o Customizing Angular Material themes

o Responsive design tips and accessibility

• Creating and Reusing Custom Components

o Building reusable, modular components

o Understanding and implementing component design principles

• Using Storybook for Component Development (Optional)

o Creating isolated component stories

o Testing UI components in isolation

Module 7: Testing and Debugging

• Unit Testing with Jasmine and Karma

o Writing unit tests for components, services, and pipes

o Testing Angular forms and components with complex logic

• End-to-End Testing with Cypress or Protractor

o Setting up e2e tests

o Writing tests for navigation, forms, and user interactions

• Debugging Angular Applications

o Debugging with Chrome DevTools and Angular DevTools

o Common debugging tips and troubleshooting

Module 8: Project and Deployment

• Building a Full Stack Project

o Plan and create a complete front-end app with Angular

o Implement features like authentication, data CRUD, routing, etc.

• Deployment

o Preparing an Angular app for production

o Deploying to platforms like Netlify, Firebase, or AWS

• Project Presentation and Final Assessment

o Showcase the final project

o Receive feedback and suggestions for improvement

This curriculum balances core JavaScript skills with deep Angular knowledge to equip learners with the tools needed to build professional-grade web applications.