The Capstone project enables you to demonstrate multiple skills by solving an authentic real-world problem. You’ll test your abilities in full-stack back-end development in a real-life scenario by composing a Django web app. Each module includes a brief recap of, and links to, content that you have covered in previous courses in this program.
Back-End Developer Capstone
This course is part of Meta Back-End Developer Professional Certificate
Instructor: Taught by Meta Staff
Sponsored by New York State Department of Labor
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Create a Django web server with multiple API endpoints
Connect Django to a MySQL database
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There are 4 modules in this course
In this module, you will get practical hands-on experience using the Django web framework.
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4 videos13 readings8 assignments1 discussion prompt
In this module, you will revise Models. You will revisit the concepts of working with databases and models in Django. You will set up the MySQL connection, and create the required models for the web application. Then, you will build the menu and table booking APIs using the Django Rest Framework.
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3 videos8 readings9 assignments
In this module, you'll focus on user authentication and testing the API. You will revisit the concepts to help you secure your app and APIs. You will add user authentication by setting up user registration, login and logout functionality. Then you will implement the code to secure the table booking API. Next, you will test your application code using unit testing and test the API endpoints using the Insomnia REST client. Finally, you will push your commits to GitHub.
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3 videos9 readings9 assignments
In this module, you will be assessed on the fundamental skills covered as you build the capstone project's functionality. You'll have a chance to compare your code and your designs with your peers via a peer review and you'll have the opportunity to work through a solution to some of the most challenging parts of the capstone project. At the end of this module, you'll complete a graded assessment, reflect on your learning and be guided to the next steps in your coding journey.
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2 videos3 readings2 assignments1 peer review1 discussion prompt
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