Course Outline
Module 1 – JavaScript Fundamentals
- Introduction to modern JavaScript (ES6+)
- Data types, operators, and control structures
- Functions, scope, and closures
- Arrays, objects, and data manipulation
- Asynchronous programming: callbacks, promises, and async/await
- Best practices and coding standards
Module 2 – TypeScript Essentials
- What is TypeScript and why use it
- Static typing and type inference
- Interfaces, custom types, and enums
- Classes, inheritance, and access modifiers
- Generics and decorators
- Project setup and compiler configuration (tsconfig.json)
Module 3 – Web Development with JavaScript/TypeScript
- DOM manipulation and event handling
- Forms and input validation
- Consuming REST APIs (fetch/axios)
- Front-end project structure and tooling
- Introduction to React (with TypeScript):
- Components, props, state, and hooks
- Component communication
- Routing and API integration
- Best practices and code organization
Module 4 – Backend Development with Node.js and TypeScript
- Introduction to Node.js and NPM
- Creating servers using Express.js
- Building and consuming RESTful APIs
- Middleware, routing, and validation
- Database integration (e.g., SQLite, PostgreSQL, or MongoDB)
- Practical project: back-end of a complete application
Module 5 – Desktop Application Development with Electron
- Overview of Electron: architecture and features
- Creating windows, menus, and OS-level integration
- Backend integration and local data storage
- Using React (or other front-end libraries) with Electron
- Application packaging and distribution (Windows, macOS, Linux)
Module 6 – Testing, Deployment, and Best Practices
- Unit and integration testing (Jest, Mocha, or Vitest)
- CI tools and build processes
- Packaging for web and desktop environments
- Code security, performance, and maintenance
- Documentation and version control (Git/GitHub)
Summary and Next Steps
Requirements
- An understanding of basic programming concepts
- Experience with HTML and CSS
- Comfort using the command line and a code editor
Audience
- Front-end and back-end developers
- Software engineers and full-stack developers
- Technical professionals transitioning to JavaScript ecosystems
Testimonials (5)
I liked how Gunnar wrote pretty much all of the code on the fly as we were going through, but that there was plenty of pre-prepared material on the google drive that I can refer to after the training. The code Gunnar wrote based on the sample data I provided beforehand was also extremely useful and also made the training relevant to our own datasets.
Ranvir - Schroders Personal Wealth
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Multiple examples for each module and great knowledge of the trainer.
Sebastian - BRD
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Tshifhiwa - Vodacom
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Real-life examples.
Kristoffer Opdahl - Buypass AS
Course - Web Security with the OWASP Testing Framework
The trainer's subject knowledge was excellent, and the way the sessions were set out so that the audience could follow along with the demonstrations really helped to cement that knowledge, compared to just sitting and listening.