Unit 7.2

Full System Design & Implementation Chapter 22 · Capstone Project

~3 weeks 2 tutorials Major Capstone

This is the heart of the capstone. You will build the full stack application: implement the frontend UI, develop the backend APIs, connect to the database, containerise with Docker, set up CI/CD pipelines, and deploy to the cloud. By the end, you will have a complete, deployable, production‑ready web application.

Unit Learning Outcomes

Implement the frontend according to the design specifications.
Develop RESTful APIs with proper error handling and validation.
Connect the application to a database with ORM.
Containerise the full stack with Docker and Docker Compose.
Set up CI/CD pipelines for automated testing and deployment.
Deploy to a cloud platform (AWS, GCP, or Azure).

Tutorials

Backend & API Implementation

Building the API, database integration, and Docker configuration.

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Frontend Integration & CI/CD Deployment

Connecting frontend to API, GitHub Actions, and cloud deploy.

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Assessments & Deliverables

Full Application Code (GitHub) Due: End of Unit 7.2 Submit

Docker Compose Configuration Due: End of Unit 7.2 Submit

Live Deployment URL Due: End of Unit 7.2 Submit

Unit 7.2 Self‑Assessment Due: Week 9 Start