A Beginner’s Guide to Building a Full-Stack Web Application
Full-stack web development involves both frontend (client-side) and backend (server-side) development. This guide walks you through creating a simple CRUD (Create, Read, Update, Delete) web application using React.js for the frontend and Node.js with Express for the backend.
Step-by-Step Guide to Building a Full-Stack Web App
Step 1: Choose Your Tech Stack
For this project, we will use:
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Frontend: React.js + Tailwind CSS
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Backend: Laravel
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Database: MySQL
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Authentication: JSON Web Token (JWT)
Step 2: Set Up the Backend
Step 3: Develop the Frontend
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Create a React app:
npx create-react-app my-app
cd my-app
npm start
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Fetch data from the backend using Axios or Fetch API.
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Use React Router for navigation.
Step 4: Add User Authentication
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Create JWT tokens for user login.
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Store tokens securely using HTTP-only cookies.
Step 5: Deploy the Application
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Deploy the frontend on Cpanel.
By following these steps, you’ll have a fully functional full-stack web app. Keep practicing to master full-stack development.