This course is designed for learners who want to gain practical experience with RESTful MVC architecture. Learn how to organize server-side code based on models, views, and controllers. You will then learn about the REST standards that allow clients are servers to communicate in a safe and reliable manner.
RESTful MVC Architecture
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RESTful MVC Architecture
This course is part of Software Engineering Tools and Practices Specialization
Instructors: Anh Le
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Intermediate level
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6 hours to complete
3 weeks at 2 hours a week
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What you'll learn
Determine how data flows between a client-side MVC patterned frontend web application and its server-side API
Explore how APIs enable communication between the client- and server-side of an application
Refactor component code into a model
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There are 3 modules in this course
This module introduces learners to basic architectural foundations of the MVC (Model-View-Controller) design pattern. Learners will then create and execute a VueJS project. Lastly, essential HTML and CSS topics are covered to help aid in furthering the development of the VueJS application.
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5 readings4 app items
This module provides an exploration of VueJS core concepts, including writing VueJS template code, rendering lists and props, handling events, and managing dynamic UI changes. It advances to focus on data manipulation within and between components. The final part emphasizes on refactoring code into a model and explains the principle of Separation of Concerns within an MVC architecture application.
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3 readings4 app items
This module will dive into full-stack web development concepts, starting with an understanding of JavaScript HTTP methods and their roles in client-server interaction, along with how to connect a frontend application to a backend server using Mongoose ORM. Learners will be exposed to the architecture of a full-stack application and the vital role APIs play in facilitating communication between client and server sides. Subsequent assignments introduce creating and managing multiple VueJS components, dynamically re-rendering the UI based on passed data, and the use of emits for data exchange. The module concludes with an exploration of Test-Driven Development (TDD), including the testing pyramid and the identification of unit, integration, and end-to-end tests.
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3 readings4 app items
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