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Front End Development with React

CSE-40591

Master Front End Development with React: Build Dynamic, Scalable Web Applications

Unlock the full potential of modern web development with our Front End Development with React course. This course is built for aspiring developers who are ready to level up from basic scripting to developing high-performance single-page applications (SPAs) and progressive web apps (PWAs). You will dive deep into the latest JavaScript capabilities introduced in ES6 and beyond, including native modules, object patterns, and asynchronous data handling.

At the core of this course is React JS, the industry-standard JavaScript library used by leading tech companies to build fast, responsive, and interactive web interfaces. Through a mix of theoretical foundations and hands-on projects, you will learn how to build scalable applications, integrate real-time data, and apply modern storage and API techniques. By the end of the course, you will have the skills and confidence to build full-featured front-end applications that meet real-world demands. 

Course Highlights

  • Deep dive into advanced JavaScript constructs, ES6+ features, and object-oriented patterns
  • Build and manage powerful single-page applications (SPAs) using React JS
  • Work with real-time data and APIs to create dynamic, data-driven web applications
  • Master asynchronous programming using Ajax and modern fetch techniques
  • Implement client-side storage and advanced frontend architecture patterns
  • Practice writing clean, well-documented, and maintainable JavaScript code

Learning Outcomes

  • Build Modern Web Applications: Develop dynamic and interactive user interfaces using leading JavaScript frameworks, with a focus on React JS
  • Integrate Real-Time Data from APIs: Learn how to connect your applications to public APIs and seamlessly display live data on the web
  • Master Asynchronous Programming: Implement asynchronous data handling techniques using Ajax to enhance user experience and application performance
  • Apply Advanced Front-End Storage: Utilize modern front-end storage methods to create more powerful and persistent client-side applications
  • Write Clear and Maintainable Code: Improve code readability and collaboration by writing clean, well-annotated scripts with professional commenting practices
Course Details and Next Steps
 
  • Course Typically Offered: Online in Winter and Summer Quarters.  
  • Prerequisite: Intro to JavaScript or basic knowledge of JavaScript.
  • Next Steps: Upon completion, consider additional coursework in our specialized certificate in Front End Development
  • Contact: For more information about this course, please contact us at infotech@ucsd.edu

Who Should Take This Course?

This course is ideal for:
 
  • Front-end developers ready to advance beyond HTML/CSS and basic JavaScript
  • Software engineers seeking to specialize in React and modern JavaScript development
  • Full-stack developers looking to sharpen their frontend framework knowledge
  • Students or professionals transitioning from beginner to intermediate/advanced web development
  • Anyone aiming to build single-page applications (SPAs), PWAs, or real-time client-side apps

Course Information

3.00 units
TBD

Course sessions

Please contact the Science & Technology department at 858-534-3229 or infotech@ucsd.edu for information about this course and upcoming sections.