Nanodegree Program
Full Stack Web Developer Nanodegree
Build Complex Web Applications
This program will prepare you for a job as a Full Stack Web Developer, and teach you to build complex server-side web applications that use powerful relational databases to persistently store data.
You’ll learn to build applications that can support any front-end, and scale to support hundreds of thousands of users.
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Timeline Total time between today and graduation day depends on your weekly commitment. On average, our graduates complete this Nanodegree program in 200 hours.
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Skill Level intermediate: Entering students should have experience using HTML, CSS and JavaScript to build client-side applications, and beginner-level Python experience.
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Nanodegree Program Syllabus
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Project: Movie Trailer Website
You will write server-side code to store a list of your favorite movies, including box art imagery and a movie trailer URL. You will then serve this data as a web page allowing visitors to review their movies and watch the trailers.
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Project: Build a Portfolio Site
You will be provided with a design mockup as a PDF-file and must replicate that design in HTML and CSS. You will develop a responsive website that will display images, descriptions and links to each of the portfolio projects you will complete throughout the course of the Front-End Web Developer Nanodegree.
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Project: Multi User Blog
In this project you will be building a multi user blog(along the lines of Medium) where users can sign in and post blog posts as well as 'Like' and 'Comment' on other posts made on the blog. You will be hosting this blog on Google App Engine and you will also be creating an authentication system for users to be able to register and sign in and then create blog posts!
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Project: Tournament Results
You will develop a database schema to store the game matches between players. You will then write code to query this data and determine the winners of various games.
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Project: Item Catalog
You will develop an application that provides a list of items within a variety of categories as well as provide a user registration and authentication system. Registered users will have the ability to post, edit and delete their own items.
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Project: Neighborhood Map
You will develop a single-page application featuring a map of your neighborhood or a neighborhood you would like to visit. You will then add additional functionality to this application, including: map markers to identify popular locations or places you’d like to visit, a search function to easily discover these locations, and a listview to support simple browsing of all locations. You will then research and implement third-party APIs that provide additional information about each of these locations (such as StreetView images, Wikipedia articles, Yelp reviews, etc).
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Project: Design a Game
In this project you will use these skills to develop your own game! You will write an API with endpoints that will allow anyone to develop a front-end for your game. Since you aren't required to write a front-end you can use API explorer to test your API.
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Project: Linux Server Configuration
You will take a baseline installation of a Linux distribution on a virtual machine and prepare it to host your web applications, to include installing updates, securing it from a number of attack vectors and installing/configuring web and database servers.
Note: If you have no experience working in the shell we recommend starting with Linux Command Line Basics. Otherwise, you can jump straight into Configuring Linux Web Servers.
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Resume Review
In this project, you will update your resume according to the conventions that recruiters expect and get tips on how to best represent yourself to pass the "6 second screen". You will also make sure that your resume is appropriately targeted for the job you’re applying for. We recommend all students update their resumes to show off their newly acquired skills regardless of whether you are looking for a new job soon.
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Why Take This Nanodegree Program?
As a Full Stack Web Developer, you are the go-to expert that companies rely on to build, support and maintain their web applications. With our industry partners, we’ve carefully crafted the ideal curriculum to set you up for success in this critical role. You will hone your understanding of how the web works, develop complex relational databases used to store applications data, secure and configure your own Linux-based servers, and build complete web applications using Python, HTML, CSS, JavaScript and SQL. Your final portfolio will clearly demonstrate key skills mastery.
- Job-ready project portfolio
- Personalized feedback on projects
- Coach-supported forums
- Career guidance (interview, resume, etc.)
- Access to course materials
- 1:1 appointments with Udacity staff and mentors
- Verified Nanodegree Credential
- Best-in-class courses taught by expert instructors
A Nanodegree program is an innovative curriculum path that is outcome-based and career-oriented. Every program has a clear end-goal, and the ideal path to get you there. Courses are built with industry leaders like Google, AT&T, and Facebook, and are taught by leading subject matter experts. Students benefit from personalized mentoring and project-review throughout, and have regular access to instructors and course managers through moderated forums.
Graduates earn an industry-recognized credential and benefit from extensive career support. The ultimate goal of a Nanodegree program is to teach the skills you need, for the career you want, so you can build the life you deserve.
Student Success Story
“I literally knew nothing about computer science... it gave me a really good foundational base in web development, and I'm excited to put that to use in the workplace.”
Nanodegree Graduate
Kelly Marchisio
Web Solutions Engineer, Google
Student Success Story
Our nanodegree graduates have been hired by industry leading companies
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Nanodegree Program
Our flagship Nanodegree programs represent career-track education at its most innovative. Every program is comprised of these core features:
Curriculum
Master cutting-edge skills sought by leading companies
1:1 Feedback
Rigorous, timely project and code reviews
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Build an optimized portfolio, earn a recognized credential
Personalized Career Support
Connect directly to exclusive hiring partners
Graduate in 12 months, get a 50% tuition refund
Nanodegree Plus
If your goal is to secure a specific role in a specific field, we have Nanodegree Plus—all the features of the Nanodegree program, plus a job guarantee.
Curriculum
Master cutting-edge skills sought by leading companies
1:1 Feedback
Rigorous, timely project and code reviews
Portfolio & Credential
Build an optimized portfolio, earn a recognized credential
Personalized Career Support
Connect directly to exclusive hiring partners
Get hired or receive a full tuition refund
Prerequisites and Requirements
Minimum Requirements
- Beginner-level experience in Python. If you do not have this experience, check out our Intro to Programming Nanodegree or the first three lessons of Intro to Computer Science.
- Experience using Git for version control. If you do not have this experience, check out our How to Use Git and GitHub course.
- You are self-driven and motivated to learn. Participation in this program requires consistently meeting the deadlines set for your cohort and devoting at least 10 hours per week to your work.
- You can communicate fluently and professionally in written and spoken English.
- You have access to a computer with a broadband connection, on which you’ll install a professional code/text editor (ie. Sublime Text or Atom) as well as virtual machines (using VirtualBox and Vagrant).
- You are willing to contribute to the success of the program, including collaborating with fellow students and giving us feedback on how we can improve.
Desirable Prior Experience
- You’ve completed an online programming course.
- You’ve tried to build server-side applications in the past and want to learn how to do it like a pro.
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Karl Krueger
Senior Content Developer
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Philip Mallory
Content Developer
Start with a one-week free trial.
*Includes job guarantee or 100% refund
UConnect: Face-to-face learning, now available for all Nanodegree students!
Enroll now for a 2 week trial.
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