Month 7 Workshops

Week 1 Workshop: Authentication and Authorization

Scenario 1: Implementing OAuth 2.0 for Social Login

• Workshop Description: In this scenario, students will learn how to integrate OAuth 2.0 authentication for social login into a Node.js application. They will implement authentication with popular platforms like Google or Facebook and understand the OAuth flow.

• Workshop Objectives:

  • Set up OAuth 2.0 authentication.

  • Create routes and controllers for social login.

  • Handle user profile information.

  • Ensure security and authorization.

Scenario 2: Role-Based Access Control (RBAC)

• Workshop Description: This workshop focuses on RBAC implementation. Students will create a system with different user roles and permissions. They will learn to restrict access to specific routes based on user roles and validate user actions.

• Workshop Objectives:

  • Design RBAC roles and permissions.

  • Implement middleware for authorization checks.

  • Secure API endpoints based on user roles.

  • Test role-based access control.

Week 2 Workshop: SQL Databases and PostgreSQL

Scenario 3: Building a RESTful API with PostgreSQL

• Workshop Description: Students will build a RESTful API using Node.js and PostgreSQL as the database. They will create endpoints for CRUD operations and explore SQL queries for data manipulation.

• Workshop Objectives:

  • Set up a PostgreSQL database.

  • Create RESTful API routes.

  • Perform SQL queries for data retrieval and manipulation.

  • Test the API using Postman or a similar tool.

Scenario 4: Data Migration and Seeding with Knex.js

• Workshop Description: In this workshop, students will work with Knex.js, a query builder for Node.js. They will learn to perform database migrations, which are essential for versioning database schema changes, and database seeding to populate initial data.

• Workshop Objectives:

  • Install and configure Knex.js.

  • Create and run database migrations.

  • Seed the database with sample data.

  • Understand the importance of database versioning.

Week 3 Workshop: API Security and Best Practices

Scenario 5: Implementing API Rate Limiting

• Workshop Description: Students will explore API rate limiting as a security measure to prevent abuse and ensure fair usage of APIs. They will implement rate limiting middleware and test its effectiveness.

• Workshop Objectives:

  • Implement rate limiting middleware.

  • Define rate limits for different routes.

  • Test the API for rate limiting enforcement.

  • Handle exceeded rate limits gracefully.

Scenario 6: API Documentation with Swagger

• Workshop Description: In this workshop, students will create interactive API documentation using Swagger. They will learn how to define API endpoints, request and response schemas, and generate user-friendly documentation.

• Workshop Objectives:

  • Set up Swagger for API documentation.

  • Define API endpoints and models.

  • Generate interactive API documentation.

  • Showcase the importance of clear API documentation.

Week 4 Workshop: Deployment and Hosting

Scenario 7: Continuous Integration and Continuous Deployment (CI/CD) with GitHub Actions

• Workshop Description: Students will set up a CI/CD pipeline using GitHub Actions. They will automate the testing and deployment process for their Node.js application whenever changes are pushed to the repository.

• Workshop Objectives:

  • Configure GitHub Actions workflows.

  • Automate testing with each push.

  • Deploy the application to a hosting platform.

  • Monitor the CI/CD pipeline for errors.

Scenario 8: Performance Optimization and Monitoring

• Workshop Description: This workshop focuses on performance optimization and monitoring. Students will learn to use tools like New Relic or similar solutions to monitor their deployed applications and optimize performance.

• Workshop Objectives:

  • Set up performance monitoring tools.

  • Identify performance bottlenecks.

  • Optimize code and database queries.

  • Monitor application health and performance.

These scenarios will provide hands-on experience and practical skills to students during Month 7 of their advanced back-end development program. Each scenario addresses key topics in authentication, authorization, databases, API security, and deployment, ensuring that students are well-prepared for real-world development challenges.