FE402
More than JavaScript or Intro to Frontend Development
Faculty
Graciela Henriquez Fernandez
Frontend Lead Engineer at Visma Labs Spain
Course length
Duration
Total hours
Credits
Language
Course type
Fee for single course
Fee for degree students
Skills you’ll learn
Overview
This course of the key technical foundations is designed for the students, who plan to become software developers, front-end engineers, or web application developers.
Some code examples might be presented during lessons, but this class is not intended to be a coding class.
Learning highlights
- Understand what's the role of a front-end engineer
- Learn how the different concepts of computer science relate to front-end engineering.
- Get familiar with the most used tooling for front-end development.
- Understand the different front-end development roles.
- Understand concepts like control version, hosting, and many others.
Course outline
15 classes
Session 1
Internet
Web development tools
Web browsers
Session 2
Front-end engineering
Frontend Roles
Frontend development in a team
Session 3
Version control systems.
Repo hosting options.
Client-side vs Server-Side.
The backend of the frontend.
Session 4
Progressive web application(PWA)
Single Web Application(SPA)
Mobile Applications.
Session 5
Assignment presentations
Session 6
DevOps
Domain name
Hosting
OnCloud vs OnPremise
Session 7
Framework vs Libraries
Types of coding languages
Web browsers
Session 8
Web development tools
IDE
Extensions
Session 9
Package managers.
Task runners
Session 10
Assignment presentations
Session 11
Assets management.
Session 12
Build tools
Linters and formatters
Type checkers.
Session 13
Server-side rendering
Testing your applications
Session 14
Frontend interviews
Session 15
Assignment presentations
Prerequisites
This class is a foundational course, and no prior knowledge is needed. Previous knowledge of design or computer science would be helpful, but it's not necessary.
Methodology
Lecture and demonstration format.
Group debates and discussion on concepts and definitions.
Feedback on presentation on Thursday assignments
A slack channel will be open to students where they can ask the teacher questions.
Homework will be given at least two days a week.
Grading
Naturally born analytical thinker with experience developing software at enterprise level applications, with a solid expertise as a frontend engineer and recently graduated as interaction designer.
Graciela(Grace) is a passionate and highly enthusiastic software engineer. Always looking forward to new challenges, she believes that combining her technical background and experience with design is a great thing to explore and explode.
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More than JavaScript or Intro to Frontend Development
by Graciela Henriquez Fernandez
Total hours
45 Hours
Dates
Oct 18 - Nov 05, 2021
Fee for single course
€1500
Fee for degree students
€750
How to secure your spot
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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.