Full Stack Web Development. Mastering Web Development from Client to Server-Side Technologies

Rheinwerk Publishing, Inc, Philip Ackermann

This book offers a comprehensive guide to full stack web development, covering everything from core web technologies to advanced topics. The early chapters introduce foundational concepts like client-server relationships, HTML, CSS, and JavaScript. Readers learn how to build static and dynamic web pages, gaining a solid grounding in front-end development.As the book progresses, it delves into more advanced areas such as structuring applications, databases, and server-side programming using frameworks like Node.js and PHP. Practical examples, such as building web servers and handling data, help readers apply their skills in real-world scenarios, bridging the gap between theory and practice.The later chapters address crucial topics like web security, performance optimization, and project management. Readers are introduced to modern practices like Docker, microservices, and Agile project management, equipping them to handle scalable, secure applications. By the end, readers will have a holistic understanding of how to build, secure, and deploy full stack applications, making this book ideal for both beginners and experienced developers seeking to refine their skills.

JavaScript. Mastering JavaScript from Basics to Advanced Topics

Rheinwerk Publishing, Inc, Philip Ackermann

This book provides a comprehensive introduction to JavaScript and web development, starting with the basics of programming and progressing through advanced topics. The initial chapters introduce JavaScript, exploring its history, its relationship with HTML and CSS, and how to integrate it into web pages. Readers will learn to create and manipulate variables, data types, and operators while controlling the flow of programs using loops and functions.As the book advances, it covers more complex concepts like working with objects, arrays, and strings, and introduces modern web APIs, such as Ajax, Fetch API, and browser storage methods. Additional chapters focus on object-oriented and functional programming, emphasizing JavaScript’s versatile capabilities.Later sections explore asynchronous programming, server-based applications with Node.js, and creating mobile and desktop applications using frameworks like React Native and Electron. There is also a focus on controlling microcontrollers using JavaScript, automating tasks with Grunt and Gulp, and managing source code through Git, providing a full-stack development approach with JavaScript at its core.