Service-Oriented Architecture (SOA)
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Image credit: OneWebThis course delves into the principles and practices of Service-Oriented Architecture (SOA) using the MERN (MongoDB, Express, React, NodeJS) stack. Students will learn to develop scalable and efficient services and applications through hands-on projects and real-world examples.
Course Outline:
- Developing Basic Services and APIs: - Introduction to NodeJS and Express
- Creating and managing RESTful APIs
- Connecting to MongoDB for data storage
 
- Creating a React Client: - Basics of React for building user interfaces
- Managing State
- Connecting React applications to backend services
 
- Introduction to Microservices 
- Using NestJS and Fastify: - Introduction to NestJS for building scalable server-side applications
- Utilizing Fastify for fast and low-overhead web services-
 
- API Testing with Postman 
- Model, Repository, Service, and Controller Architecture 
- Introduction to Containerization: - Virtualization Vs. Containerization
- Basics of containerization with Docker
 
Through practical exercises and projects, students will gain a thorough understanding of developing and managing service-oriented architectures. This course equips students with the skills needed to design, build, and maintain robust and scalable applications using the latest technologies and best practices in the industry.
