In this course, you will learn how to design and build a real-time, full-stack JavaScript application from scratch. By the end of the course, you will understand how modern web applications function across the frontend, backend, and deployment environments.
You will start by developing a backend using Node.js and Express, where you will implement REST APIs, authentication, and data handling. Then, you will build an interactive frontend using React, creating a multi-page application with routing, state management, and API integration. To enable real-time communication, you will implement WebSockets to connect the frontend and backend for live chat functionality.
Throughout the course, you will apply your knowledge by building a real-time chat application, gaining practical experience with modern development tools and architectural patterns. You will also learn how to structure applications with a clear data layer, test and debug server code, and prepare your project for deployment using Docker and containerized services.
By completing this course, you will gain hands-on experience with the essential technologies of modern full-stack development and build a complete project that you can expand and improve long after the course ends.
Status: Project Management Software
Project Management Software
Status: Application Deployment
Application Deployment
Beginner·Course·10 hours
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5.0
·Reviewed Apr 20, 2026
wonderful introduction to full stack with javascript
5.0
·Reviewed Apr 20, 2026
A very well-composed course with a focus on hands-on experience, not just theory!
5.0
·Reviewed Apr 13, 2026
Very useful! Explains building blocks that every app consists of, feels like really important basis for building any type of software in the future.
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Ekaterina
5.0
·Reviewed Apr 15, 2026
Great course for anyone starting with full-stack JavaScript. I liked that it focuses on building a real-time chat app, so the material feels practical from start to finish. The course gives a clear introduction to Node.js, Express, React, APIs, WebSockets, and deployment, and helps connect backend and frontend concepts into one complete picture.
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Sofia
5.0
·Reviewed Apr 13, 2026
I like this course because it explains the basics of full-stack JavaScript in a very practical way. Building a real-time chat app makes the learning process more engaging. A good choice for anyone who wants a simple hands-on introduction to full-stack development.
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Anastasiia
5.0
·Reviewed Apr 20, 2026
Solid course. I was worried it’d be too theory-heavy but it’s pretty project-focused, you’re coding most of the time. Express + React made sense by the end, and adding real-time messaging was the fun part.
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Natalia
5.0
·Reviewed Apr 14, 2026
Very useful! Explains building blocks that every app consists of, feels like really important basis for building any type of software in the future.
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Зинаида
5.0
·Reviewed Apr 13, 2026
Really practical course. I am actually building something real instead of just watching videos. Will post it to github and use in my portfolio!
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Anastasia
5.0
·Reviewed Apr 13, 2026
Really liked the project-based approach! Building a real app made it super hands-on.
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Tatiana
5.0
·Reviewed Apr 21, 2026
A very well-composed course with a focus on hands-on experience, not just theory!
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Emilia
5.0
·Reviewed Apr 13, 2026
Nice course, covers the basics. Good for the beginners.
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Clara
5.0
·Reviewed Apr 21, 2026
wonderful introduction to full stack with javascript