What Is Programming? And How To Get Started
January 28, 2025
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Learners need previous experience with: back-end development, Python, version control, databases, Django web framework and APIs.
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Learners need previous experience with: back-end development, Python, version control, databases, Django web framework and APIs.
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Use the full stack
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As you prepare for your role in back-end development, practice bringing together multiple skills to build a full-stack Django app. You’ll start by setting up an environment for a local practical project, and refactoring the front and back-ends of an existing application. You will then have the opportunity to create the front and back-ends of a new application using your full-stack developer skills.
By the end of this course you will be able to: - Explain common concepts related to full stack development - Use HTML, CSS and JavaScript to develop well-structured, interactive and responsive websites - Build a full stack application using Django that stores its data in models on a MySQL database and updates its pages with forms and API endpoints - Describe the different environments that web applications are deployed to To complete this course you will need previous experience with back-end development, Python, version control, databases, Django web framework and APIs.
Introduction to the concept of full stack developer. Learn about the roles and responsibilities of a full stack developer and N tier architecture.
5 videos5 readings2 assignments1 discussion prompt
Learn about the front-end technologies HTML, CSS and JavaScript.
27 videos15 readings6 assignments1 ungraded lab
Build a full stack application using Django.
7 videos13 readings6 assignments
Explore the different environments that web applications are deployed to.
7 videos4 readings4 assignments
In this module, you will be assessed on the key skills covered in the course.
2 videos6 readings4 assignments1 peer review1 discussion prompt
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Reviewed on Mar 11, 2023
I really heard a great experience taking this course. It gives me lots of exposure on my Software programming Career. Thanks to Coursera
Reviewed on May 23, 2023
Overall a good course. It would be better if it covers JavaScript more.
Reviewed on May 13, 2023
great course. I have learned lot. i have completed on time.
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