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Build Your Own Social Media API
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Build Your Own Social Media API

This project involves building a social media API that allows users to create profiles, post messages, and interact with each other. Users can follow each other, like posts, and comment on them.
E-Learning API: Build Your Own Coursera
Intermediate3+ building

E-Learning API: Build Your Own Coursera

The project aims to develop a scalable and efficient API that allows users to explore courses, enroll in them, complete assignments, and manage their learning progress. This API will support various front-end applications, including web and mobile interfaces.
Movie Streaming API: Build Your Own Netflix
Advance5+ building

Movie Streaming API: Build Your Own Netflix

The project will provide users with access to a movie catalog where they can browse, search, and stream movies. Users can create personal watchlists, view movie details, and receive personalized recommendations. The API will offer secure, scalable, and high-quality video streaming to enhance user experience across different platforms.
E-Commerce Platform API: Build Your Own eBay
Advance4+ building

E-Commerce Platform API: Build Your Own eBay

This project involves building an e-commerce API where users can browse products, add them to their cart, and check out. The API should also allow users to create accounts, save shipping and billing information, and track orders.
Build FinPay: A FinTech Solution
Advance8+ building

Build FinPay: A FinTech Solution

In this project, we’ll create a FinTech application using Node.js and FinTech API. The application will allow users to create invoices, generate virtual cards, create virtual accounts, and get paid in different currencies.
Online Marketplace API: Build Your Own Craigslist
Advance6+ building

Online Marketplace API: Build Your Own Craigslist

The project aims to develop a scalable and efficient API that allows users to list products, browse and purchase items, manage their accounts, and handle transactions securely.
Dating App API: Build Your Own Tinder API
Advance3+ building

Dating App API: Build Your Own Tinder API

The "Dating App" will allow users to connect with potential matches based on shared preferences and interests. The app will focus on creating meaningful connections through features like profile swiping, chat functionality, and customized user preferences.
Music Streaming API: Build Your Own Spotify
Advance4+ building

Music Streaming API: Build Your Own Spotify

The project aims to develop an API that allows users to search for and stream songs, create playlists, follow their favorite artists, and discover new music. Users can create accounts, manage their music library, and engage with the community through social features.
Course Platform: Build Your Own Udemy API
Advance6+ building

Course Platform: Build Your Own Udemy API

The will allow users to enroll in online courses, participate in quizzes and assignments, and track their progress. Instructors can create, update, and manage courses, including adding course materials, quizzes, and assessments.

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Advanced Python

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Advanced Python

The Advanced Python course is designed for Python developers who want to deepen their understanding of advanced programming concepts and techniques. By the end of this course, you will have a deeper understanding of Python and gain the skills to build efficient, scalable, and robust applications. You will become a proficient Python developer ready to tackle complex programming challenges.

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Node.js Essentials

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Node.js Essentials

This is a summarized module about Node.js syntax and concepts such as variables, data types, functions, control flow in Node.js, error handling, modules, NPM, etc.

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Java Essentials

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Java Essentials

This is a summarized module about Core Java Basics, Object Oriented Programming, Java syntax, and concepts such as variables, data types, arrays, strings, functions, control flow in Java, error handling, etc.

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Python Essentials

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Python Essentials

The complete beginner's guide to Python. This is a summarized module about Python syntax and concepts such as variables, data types, functions, Loops, lists, Tuples, control flow in Python, error handling, etc.

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Rust Essentials

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Rust Essentials

This is a summarized module about Rust syntax and concepts such as variables, data types, functions, Control flow in Rust like if-else, Struct, Enum, pattern matching with match statements, Crates, Collections, error handling, etc.

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JavaScript Before Node.js

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JavaScript Before Node.js

This course aims to build a strong JavaScript foundation, ensuring students are well-prepared for the complexities of Node.js development. Learners will gain the skills necessary to excel in the JavaScript ecosystem through a blend of theoretical knowledge and practical application. By the end of this course, students will be proficient in JavaScript and ready to tackle Node.js development with confidence.

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