CS404
Modern Web Application 1 - From Idea to MVP

Faculty
Nico Deblauwe
Freelance Full Stack Developer & Innovation Expert
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Overview
This course explains how a modern framework (e.g. Laravel) is used to quickly get from (a business) idea to implementation (proof-of-concept, MVP). This first part focuses on understanding the core concepts behind modern frameworks and the workflow development. At the end, students will have a working application (based on their own idea) on a local development server.
Learning highlights
- Learn how to kickstart a new project, focus on solo-develop situations.
- Understand architecture and core components of modern web frameworks.
- Learn about approaches to storing, querying, and publishing data.
- Learn about security threats and remediation techniques in modern web services.
Course outline
15 classes
Session 1
Introduction.
The big picture. Development tools.
Rapid Prototyping. Debugging.
Session 2
MVC-frameworks.
HTTP request/response lifecycle.
Routing.
Controllers.
Session 3
Views.
Component thinking.
Deep dive into templating (blade)
Session 4
Data modeling.
ORM. Migrations.
Model relations.
Session 5
Resource controllers. CRUD.
Data seeding.
Session 6
Eloquent (mysql) vs collections (php).
Privacy by design. User profiles.
Session 7
Authorisation. Authentication.
Permission management.
Session 8
Using packages. Versioning.
Using external services (e.g. email)
Session 9
File storage & processing.
Public vs private storage. Uploading files
Session 10
Scheduler. Handling Errors.
Catching Exceptions. Security Aspects.
Session 11
Middleware. Caching. Scopes.
Using the session (cookies)
Session 12
Asynchronous execution. Background jobs.
Queues. Batching.Chaining. Model Events.
Session 13
Testing strategies.
CLI. Commands.
Session 14
Recap on OOP. SOLID principles.
Refactoring code. Fat/skinny models and controllers.
Session 15
Presentation of student projects.
Examination.
Prerequisites
Understand basics of HTML and CSS. Have in-depth experience with at least one programming language. Understand basics of relational databases. Ideally, have notions of PHP syntax.
Methodology
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Practical exercises
Homework
Individual projects
Grading
Nico has a PhD in Telecom Engineering and over 15 years of experience in web development. Check his profile on LinkedIn for full information.
At Harbour.Space, Nico teaches 2 courses on backend web development (in BCN) and a course on introduction to web development (in BKK). Nico also teaches the Software Development Basics course at CODE University (Berlin, 5 ECTS).
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Modern Web Application 1 - From Idea to MVP
by Nico Deblauwe
Total hours
45 Hours
Dates
Nov 11 - Nov 29, 2024
Fee for single course
€1500
Fee for degree students
€750
How to secure your spot
Complete the form below to kickstart your application
Schedule your Harbour.Space interview
If successful, get ready to join us on campus
FAQ
Will I receive a certificate after completion?
Yes. Upon completion of the course, you will receive a certificate signed by the director of the program your course belonged to.
Do I need a visa?
This depends on your case. Please check with the Spanish or Thai consulate in your country of residence about visa requirements. We will do our part to provide you with the necessary documents, such as the Certificate of Enrollment.
Can I get a discount?
Yes. The easiest way to enroll in a course at a discounted price is to register for multiple courses. Registering for multiple courses will reduce the cost per individual course. Please ask the Admissions Office for more information about the other kinds of discounts we offer and what you can do to receive one.