Full-Stack Web Development with React & Node.js

Build and deploy real-world web applications from scratch using modern JavaScript, React, Node.js, and MongoDB.

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★ 4.8 (2,340 reviews) 12,500 students enrolled Last updated May 2026

Course Overview

This comprehensive course takes you from the fundamentals of HTML, CSS, and JavaScript to building full-scale web applications with React on the frontend and Node.js with Express on the backend. By the end, you'll have built and deployed three production-ready projects, including an e-commerce store and a social media dashboard.

You'll learn how to design responsive user interfaces, manage application state, build RESTful APIs, work with databases like MongoDB, implement authentication, and deploy your applications to the cloud.

What You'll Learn

  • Build responsive websites with HTML5, CSS3, and Flexbox/Grid
  • Master JavaScript ES6+ and modern programming patterns
  • Build dynamic user interfaces with React and Hooks
  • Create REST APIs with Node.js and Express
  • Work with MongoDB for data storage
  • Implement user authentication and authorization
  • Deploy applications to production hosting

Course Curriculum

12 modules • 86 lessons • 32 hours total

Module 1: HTML, CSS & Responsive Design 8 lessons • 3h 20m
  • Introduction to HTML512:30
  • CSS Fundamentals & Selectors18:45
  • Flexbox Layouts22:10
  • CSS Grid Layouts20:00
  • Mobile-First Responsive Design25:30
Module 2: JavaScript Fundamentals 10 lessons • 4h 10m
  • Variables, Data Types & Operators15:00
  • Functions & Scope18:30
  • Arrays & Objects20:15
  • DOM Manipulation26:40
  • Async JavaScript & Fetch API30:00
Module 3: React Fundamentals 14 lessons • 6h 00m
  • Introduction to React & JSX20:00
  • Components & Props22:15
  • State & useState Hook24:30
  • useEffect & Side Effects26:00
  • React Router for Navigation28:10
Module 4: Backend Development with Node.js & Express 12 lessons • 5h 30m
  • Introduction to Node.js18:00
  • Building REST APIs with Express30:00
  • Connecting to MongoDB28:00
  • Authentication with JWT32:15
Module 5: Capstone Projects & Deployment 8 lessons • 4h 00m
  • Building an E-Commerce Store45:00
  • Building a Social Dashboard50:00
  • Deploying to Production25:00

Requirements

  • A computer with internet access (Windows, Mac, or Linux)
  • No prior programming experience required, we start from the basics
  • Willingness to practice and complete hands-on projects
  • Basic English reading comprehension

About the Instructor

Adaeze Okafor, course instructor

Adaeze Okafor

Senior Software Engineer

Adaeze has over 10 years of experience building scalable web applications for fintech and e-commerce companies. She has taught over 50,000 students across multiple platforms and is passionate about helping beginners become confident developers.

★ 4.9 Instructor Rating 18 Courses 120,000 Students

Student Reviews

Tunde Bakare ★★★★★ April 2026

This course completely changed my career path. The projects are practical and the instructor explains everything clearly. Highly recommended for beginners!

Ngozi Umeh ★★★★★ March 2026

Well structured and up to date. I appreciated the focus on real projects rather than just theory. Worth every Naira.

Samuel Eze ★★★★☆ February 2026

Great content overall. Some sections could use more examples, but the support community helped fill in the gaps.