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Full Stack Open: Deep Dive Into Modern Web Development

University of Helsinki's in-depth course on React, Node.js, testing, GraphQL and TypeScript.

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About this course

A long-running university course that runs continuously with no yearly cut-off. It builds a modern JavaScript stack step by step: React, REST back ends with Node and Express, testing, state management, GraphQL, TypeScript, React Native, CI/CD, containers and relational databases.

Best for: Developers ready to learn a modern JavaScript stack in depth.

What you will be able to do

  • Build single-page apps with React
  • Write and test REST APIs with Node.js and Express
  • Use GraphQL and TypeScript in real projects
  • Set up CI/CD pipelines and containers

Syllabus and your progress

Tick modules off as you finish them on University of Helsinki.

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Plan your pace

At 4 hours a week you would finish in about 75 weeks, using the course time estimate above.

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Cost and certificate

Free certificate

University of Helsinki issues free completion certificates through its course system; university credits are optional.

Before you start: Solid programming basics; Some JavaScript experience

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Quick answers

Is Full Stack Open: Deep Dive Into Modern Web Development really free?
Yes, the course material is free on University of Helsinki. University of Helsinki issues free completion certificates through its course system; university credits are optional.
How long does Full Stack Open: Deep Dive Into Modern Web Development take?
Plan for about 300 hrs in total (Editorial estimate; the provider does not publish a total. Fifteen parts of varying length.). It is self-paced, so you can go faster or slower.
Do I need experience before Full Stack Open: Deep Dive Into Modern Web Development?
It helps to have: Solid programming basics; Some JavaScript experience.

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