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 (2)
I really enjoyed learning about AI attacks and the tools out there to begin practicing and actively using for security testing. I took a lot of knowledge away which I didn't have at the beginning and the course met what I hoped it would be. My favorite part shown from the training was Comet Browser and was amazed at what it could do. Definitely something will be looking into more. Overall it was a great course and enjoyed learning all OWASP GenAI Top 10.
Patrick Collins - Optum
Course - OWASP GenAI Security
That every technical lesson came with multiple practical exercises to nail down the concepts.
