Learn Full-Stack Web Development by Creating a Scalable URL Shortener Application Using Modern Tools and Architecture
Course Prerequisites
- A basic grasp of programming and JavaScript fundamentals
- Familiarity with Node.js and npm
- Some experience with relational databases and writing SQL queries
- An understanding of REST APIs and JSON
- Basic knowledge of the MVC (Model-View-Controller) pattern is a plus, though not mandatory
Course Overview
Step into the world of modern web development by building a powerful URL shortening service from scratch. This hands-on course equips you with practical experience using TypeScript, PostgreSQL, Koa.js, Knex.js, RESTful API principles, and the MVC architectural pattern.
You’ll begin by preparing your development environment and installing essential tools for smooth backend development. From there, you’ll set up and configure a PostgreSQL database using migrations to structure your schema efficiently.
You’ll use TypeScript to write clean, scalable models that interact with the database, and create service layers to manage URL logic and business operations.
The course also dives into implementing user authentication and authorization. You’ll learn to build features like user sign-up, password encryption, and secure access with JWT-based token authentication.
As you continue, you’ll develop RESTful endpoints with the Koa.js framework and use Koa Router to manage your application’s routes and middleware.
Through real-world exercises and guided examples, you’ll gain deep insight into how to connect each piece of your application using the MVC structure and RESTful design.
By the end, you’ll have a complete, functional URL shortener app to add to your portfolio, along with strong proficiency in backend development and modern JavaScript tools.
Who Should Take This Course?
- Beginner to intermediate web developers eager to build RESTful APIs using modern tech stacks
- JavaScript developers looking to transition into TypeScript, Koa, and Knex
- Anyone interested in building high-performance web applications like a URL shortener
- Developers aiming to learn and apply the MVC architecture in practical projects
- Programmers who want hands-on experience with secure user authentication and JWT
- Learners keen to improve database design, handle migrations, and validate data efficiently
- Professionals wanting a full-stack project to strengthen their portfolio and job prospects
