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There are 4 modules in this course
This course explores the architecture and components of full-stack development, focusing on API integration and state management. You'll learn to build and optimize full-stack projects, leveraging Microsoft Copilot for writing, debugging, and enhancing integration code.
By the end of the course, you will be able to…
Describe the components and architecture of full-stack development, techniques for handling API responses, and state management methods
Explain the steps to set up a full-stack development environment, create and consume APIs in front-end applications, and concepts of asynchronous programming with APIs
Define the basics of API consumption in Blazor applications, and state management in the context of full-stack applications
Develop a full-stack integration project using Microsoft Copilot, including writing, debugging, and optimizing integration code
In this module, you will learn the essentials of connecting front-end and back-end components in a full-stack application. You’ll explore the architecture of full-stack development, setting up a development environment, and building RESTful APIs for front-end integration. The module also covers creating and consuming APIs in front-end applications and applying these skills to real-world integration scenarios. By the end, you’ll be equipped to seamlessly connect front-end and back-end components for dynamic, full-stack solutions.
Graded Quiz: Connecting Front-End and Back-End Components•50 minutes
Practice Quiz: Full-Stack Development Architecture•15 minutes
Practice Quiz: Setting Up the Full-Stack Development Environment•20 minutes
Practice Quiz: Building RESTful APIs for Front-End Integration•25 minutes
Practice Quiz: Creating and Consuming APIs in Front-End Applications•30 minutes
Activity: Analyzing Full-Stack Integration in Industry•30 minutes
Practice Quiz: Real-World Scenarios of Full-Stack Integration•15 minutes
3 ungraded labs•Total 180 minutes
You Try It! Setting Up a Full-Stack Development Environment•60 minutes
You Try It! Building a RESTful API•60 minutes
You Try It! Implementing API Consumption in React•60 minutes
3 plugins•Total 45 minutes
Guided Lab: Setting Up a Full-Stack Development Environment•15 minutes
Guided Lab: Building a RESTful API•15 minutes
Guided Lab: Implementing API Consumption in React•15 minutes
Consuming APIs in Blazor Applications
Module 2•10 hours to complete
Module details
In this module, you will learn how to consume APIs effectively in Blazor applications. You’ll explore the basics of API consumption, making API calls, and handling API responses in Blazor. The module also introduces asynchronous programming concepts and best practices for integrating APIs into your applications. By the end, you’ll be able to build responsive and robust Blazor applications that interact seamlessly with external APIs.
Introduction to Consuming APIs in Blazor Applications•4 minutes
Overview of API Consumption in Blazor Applications•3 minutes
Key Blazor API Integration Concepts•5 minutes
Making GET Requests in Blazor Using HTTPClient•8 minutes
Handling Errors and Edge Cases in API Calls•4 minutes
Implementing API Calls in Blazor Applications•4 minutes
Processing JSON Responses in Blazor•4 minutes
Managing State and API Data Updates•7 minutes
Handling API Responses and State Management in Blazor•3 minutes
Introduction to Asynchronous Programming Concepts•5 minutes
Managing Asynchronous API Calls in Blazor•6 minutes
Implementing Asynchronous API Calls in Blazor Applications•2 minutes
Performance Optimization in API Calls•4 minutes
Security and Maintainability in API Integration•8 minutes
Conclusion: Consuming APIs in Blazor Applications•3 minutes
9 readings•Total 110 minutes
The Role of APIs in Blazor Applications•10 minutes
You Try It! Implementing API Calls in Blazor Applications - Answer Key•10 minutes
Implementing API Calls with HTTPClient in Blazor•10 minutes
You Try It! Handling API Responses and State Management in Blazor - Answer Key•10 minutes
State Management and API Responses in Blazor Applications•10 minutes
You Try It! Implementing Asynchronous API Calls in Blazor Applications - Answer Key•30 minutes
Managing Asynchronous Programming in Blazor•10 minutes
Activity: Analyze a Public API - Answer Key•10 minutes
Best Practices for API Integration in Blazor Applications•10 minutes
7 assignments•Total 170 minutes
Graded Quiz: Consuming APIs in Blazor Applications•50 minutes
Practice Quiz: Fundamentals of API Consumption in Blazor•15 minutes
Practice Quiz: Making API Calls in Blazor Applications•15 minutes
Practice Quiz: Handling API Responses in Blazor Applications•20 minutes
Practice Quiz: Asynchronous Programming in Blazor API Consumption•20 minutes
Activity: Analyze a Public API•30 minutes
Practice Quiz: Best Practices for API Integration in Blazor•20 minutes
3 ungraded labs•Total 180 minutes
You Try It! Implementing API Calls in Blazor Applications•60 minutes
You Try It! Handling API Responses and State Management in Blazor•60 minutes
You Try It! Implementing Asynchronous API Calls in Blazor Applications•60 minutes
3 plugins•Total 60 minutes
Guided Lab: Implementing API Calls in Blazor Applications•30 minutes
Guided Lab: Handling API Responses and State Management in Blazor•15 minutes
Guided Lab: Implementing Asynchronous API Calls in Blazor Applications•15 minutes
State Management and Client-Server Communication
Module 3•9 hours to complete
Module details
In this module, you will explore state management and client-server communication in full-stack applications. You’ll learn about client-side and server-side state management techniques, as well as strategies for enabling real-time communication. The module also covers best practices for managing state effectively in dynamic, full-stack environments. By the end, you’ll be able to implement robust state management and seamless communication in your applications.
Introduction to State Management and Client-Server Communication•3 minutes
Overview of State Management Concepts•5 minutes
The Role of State Management in Application Consistency•4 minutes
Overview of Client-Side Storage Tools•3 minutes
Managing State Across User Sessions•6 minutes
Implementing Client-Side State Management in Blazor•4 minutes
Overview of Server-Side State Techniques•5 minutes
Practical Server-Side State Strategies•8 minutes
Server-Side State Management in a Full-Stack Application•3 minutes
Introduction to Real-Time Communication•3 minutes
Implementing SignalR in a Full-Stack Application•9 minutes
Implementing Real-Time Communication Using SignalR•4 minutes
Key Principles for State Management•5 minutes
Strategies for Managing State Across Client and Server•9 minutes
Conclusion: State Management and Client-Server Communication•2 minutes
9 readings•Total 90 minutes
Maintaining Application State: Tools and Strategies•10 minutes
You Try It! Implementing Client-Side State Management in Blazor - Answer Key•10 minutes
Client-Side State Management in Practice•10 minutes
You Try It! Server-Side State Management in a Full-Stack Application - Answer Key•10 minutes
Server-Side State Management: Sessions and Caching Explained•10 minutes
You Try It! Implementing Real-Time Communication Using SignalR - Answer Key•10 minutes
Real-Time Communication in Full-Stack Applications•10 minutes
Best Practices for State Management in Full-Stack Applications•10 minutes
Activity: State Management Strategy Review - Answer Key•10 minutes
7 assignments•Total 155 minutes
Graded Quiz: State Management and Client-Server Communication•50 minutes
Practice Quiz: Introduction to State Management in Full-Stack Applications•15 minutes
Practice Quiz: Implementing Client-Side State Management Techniques•15 minutes
Practice Quiz: Implementing Server-Side State Management•15 minutes
Practice Quiz: Implementing Real-Time Communication in Full-Stack Applications•15 minutes
Activity: State Management Strategy Review•30 minutes
Practice Quiz: Best Practices for State Management•15 minutes
3 ungraded labs•Total 180 minutes
You Try It! Implementing Client-Side State Management in Blazor•60 minutes
You Try It! Server-Side State Management in a Full-Stack Application•60 minutes
You Try It! Implementing Real-Time Communication Using SignalR•60 minutes
3 plugins•Total 45 minutes
Guided Lab: Implementing Client-Side State Management in Blazor•15 minutes
Guided Lab: Server-Side State Management in a Full-Stack Application•15 minutes
Guided Lab: Implementing Real-Time Communication Using SignalR•15 minutes
Using Copilot for Integrating Front-End and Back-End Code
Module 4•5 hours to complete
Module details
In this module, you will learn how to use Microsoft Copilot to streamline the integration of front-end and back-end components in full-stack applications. You’ll explore how to write integration code, debug issues, and create optimized JSON structures for API responses. The module also guides you through optimizing integration code for performance and completing a full-stack integration project with Copilot. By the end, you’ll be able to leverage Copilot to efficiently build and enhance full-stack applications.
What's included
12 videos6 readings4 assignments1 peer review
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12 videos•Total 62 minutes
Introduction to Using Copilot for Integrating Front-End and Back-End Code•3 minutes
Introduction to Integration Code with Copilot•4 minutes
Generating Integration Code with Copilot•8 minutes
Common Integration Issues and Debugging Techniques•4 minutes
Debugging Integration Code with Copilot•7 minutes
Introduction to JSON Structures for API Integration•4 minutes
Managing Nested and Complex JSON Structures with Copilot•6 minutes
Identifying Performance Bottlenecks in Integration Code•4 minutes
Demonstrating Code Optimization Techniques with Copilot•6 minutes
Planning the Full-Stack Integration Project•5 minutes
Developing and Refining the Integration Code Using Microsoft Copilot•10 minutes
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