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CodeFast | Learn to code in weeks, not months.

11h 38m 42s
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CodeFast is a course designed specifically for those who want to turn their idea into a real online business quickly and effectively. Unlike traditional engineering courses that focus on theory and complex algorithms, here you learn to create working products that generate revenue.

Why CodeFast for you?

  • Forget hours of boring lectures and unnecessary theory.
  • Learn to program like an entrepreneur: study only the fundamentals, use AI for code, and create products on the go.
  • Build your first SaaS application in just 14 days.

What you will learn:

  1. Entrepreneurial Mindset (15 minutes):
    • How to create products quickly.
    • How to earn with code.
    • How to find motivation to implement your ideas.
  2. Web Development Basics (1 hour 15 minutes):
    • How the internet works (HTTP, domain names).
    • Basics of HTML, CSS, JavaScript.
    • How to properly use AI for development.
  3. Building Your First SaaS (10+ hours):
    • Frontend Development:
      • Next.js, React, Tailwind CSS.
      • Dynamic pages, responsive design, forms and buttons.
    • Backend and Authentication:
      • Google OAuth, Magic Links.
      • API routes, MongoDB, data structures.
    • Business and Deployment:
      • Stripe and LemonSqueezy for subscriptions.
      • Domain setup, DNS, and hosting.
    • Developer Tools:
      • AI for code and design writing.
      • Git, GitHub, npm, VSCode, and much more.

Who this course is for:

  • Entrepreneurs wanting to quickly execute their ideas.
  • Beginner developers who want to create real products instead of solving theoretical problems.
  • Anyone dreaming of starting their own SaaS business.

Join CodeFast and start your online business today!

About the Author: Marc Lou

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Marc Lou is a French solo developer and one of the most visible figures in the modern indie-hacking community. He is the creator of ShipFast (a Next.js SaaS starter that has become one of the dominant indie-SaaS boilerplates) and has built and sold multiple solo-founder products. His content is widely cited for proving that the solo-SaaS path can be financially serious without venture funding.

His CourseFlix listing carries two Marc Lou courses: ShipFast — Launch Your Startup in Days, Not Weeks (the SaaS-starter course) and CodeFast — Learn to Code in Weeks, Not Months (a beginner programming course built around shipping real applications fast).

Material is paid and aimed at solo founders shipping software products quickly. For broader content, see CourseFlix's Next.js and SaaS & Indie Hacking category pages.

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1. Welcome to CodeFast Demo
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2. What happens when you type youtube.com.
01:44
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3. Webpage 101
00:56
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4. Ready to code.
01:05
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5. HTML structure
02:33
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6. Developer console
01:03
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7. Headings
01:18
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8. Live server
01:56
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9. Paragraph
01:03
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10. Images
02:12
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11. Dynamic webpage
01:56
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12. Container
00:41
13
13. Prettier
01:13
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14. Links
02:46
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15. Embed videos
01:37
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16. HTTP & URL
03:48
17
17. Recap
01:53
18
18. Style your webpage
02:15
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19. Colors
01:41
20
20. Debug CSS properties
01:35
21
21. Spacing (margin & padding)
04:35
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22. Font
02:46
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23. Border radius
02:38
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24. Display
01:56
25
25. Recap_2
01:07
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26. Add interactions
02:40
27
27. Variables
02:08
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28. Types
01:08
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29. Functions
04:13
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30. Comme
00:33
31
31. Obje
01:50
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32. Listen to event
03:09
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33. Manipulate element
02:20
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34. Do not repeat yourself
00:55
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35. Seperation of concerns
01:00
36
36. If-else
01:24
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37. Recap_3
01:32
38
38. Build a real business (SaaS)
01:36
39
39. Tech stack
02:51
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40. Terminal
02:26
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41. NodeJS
01:20
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42. NextJS
03:35
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43. Why it matters
00:35
44
44. package.json
02:45
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45. Dependencies
03:42
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46. Scripts
01:23
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47. Recap_4
01:38
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48. Intro
01:00
49
49. Install Git
01:31
50
50. Sign-up for GitHub
03:01
51
51. Git is good
02:36
52
52. Git ignore
01:18
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53. NextJS structure
02:46
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54. Headline
01:10
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55. ESLint
00:33
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56. New page
02:47
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57. Link
04:04
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58. Layout container
02:07
59
59. Why React
02:48
60
60. Compone = LEGO blocks
00:54
61
61. Your first component
03:02
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62. return in JavaScript
01:25
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63. import-export in JavaScript
02:38
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64. Naming
01:31
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65. JSX (JavaScript XML)
03:19
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66. Props
03:19
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67. Comme and destructuring in JavaScript
02:54
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68. Children
01:37
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69. NextJS pages are components
01:40
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70. function in JavaScript
01:05
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71. Styling in React
02:15
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72. CSS classes
05:18
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73. Why Tailwind CSS
02:51
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74. Extension
00:53
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75. Hero section
06:46
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76. CSS rem unit
00:23
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77. Screen size
00:38
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78. Config file
02:49
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79. daisyUI compone
02:35
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80. daisyUI themes
01:35
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81. Flexbox (header)
09:01
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82. Responsive & media queries
05:42
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83. Pricing section
11:58
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84. SVG or Images
08:37
85
85. Ternary operator
02:04
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86. ESLint rules
01:22
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87. Template literals
02:53
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88. Component customization
03:56
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89. JavaScript arrays
05:25
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90. JavaScript in JSX
07:45
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91. useState hook
05:56
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92. Server or Client compone
05:33
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93. FAQ section
09:52
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94. Anchor links
02:23
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95. NextJS Image component
04:46
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96. Style images
06:36
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97. Vercel
02:59
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98. How it works
01:59
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99. Tips
00:59
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100. Domain name
05:30
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101. DNS records
02:29
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102. Database 101
04:46
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103. Altas
04:16
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104. Compass
04:13
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105. Environment variables
04:44
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106. MongoDB API
06:32
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107. API 101
02:12
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108. Your first API endpoint
05:29
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109. AuthJS
03:34
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110. User authentication 101
03:26
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111. Cookies
01:35
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112. Database connection
01:08
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113. Emails
05:08
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114. Magic links
07:43
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115. Google login
06:47
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116. Session
05:01
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117. JavaScript AND & OR operators
03:55
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118. JavaScript Promise
13:20
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119. JavaScript async & await
02:13
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120. JavaScript try & catch
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121. signIn
04:13
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122. Private dashboard
02:59
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123. signOut
01:38
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124. Production checklist
04:21
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125. Data architecture
04:11
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126. Mongoose
00:40
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127. Database connection_2
01:49
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128. Schema
03:48
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129. Models
01:48
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130. Users schema & model
03:06
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131. Back-end & Front-end
01:35
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132. Board creation API
08:50
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133. HTTP status code
02:14
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134. FormNewBoard component
05:34
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135. HTML forms
00:42
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136. HTML inputs
01:53
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137. React controlled forms
04:56
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138. API call
06:11
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139. Axios
01:16
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140. User boards list
04:56
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141. Router refresh
02:04
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142. Error messages
05:13
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143. Optional chaining operator
03:26
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144. ESLint rules_2
02:14
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145. Overview
01:51
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146. Your first dynamic page
02:32
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147. Board admin page
04:16
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148. Public board page
01:36
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149. Link from dashboard
03:27
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150. Back to dashboard
01:49
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151. Copy board link
05:08
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152. Delete board API
06:34
153
153. Delete board button
05:07
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154. Serialisation
03:57
155
155. Pricing is marketing
05:17
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156. Payment processing solutions
02:27
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157. Legal
02:38
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158. Subscription overview
02:10
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159. User model
02:05
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160. Payment processor setup
03:37
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161. Checkout process
02:28
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162. Checkout API route
07:04
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163. ButtonCheckout
07:26
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164. Test credit cards
01:57
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165. Success page
02:48
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166. Webhook event
04:26
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167. New customer event
08:51
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168. Conditional rendering
00:59
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169. Paid-only API
01:50
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170. Customer Portal overview
01:17
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171. Customer Portal API
02:38
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172. ButtonPortal
03:48
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173. Subscription cancel event
06:44
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174. Going to production
09:29
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175. Coding with AI
01:17
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176. GitHub Copilot
01:02
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177. How it works_2
03:04
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178. 3 tips
05:00
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179. Overview_2
03:45
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180. Post Model
04:15
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181. Create post API
06:35
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182. Internet is wild
01:33
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183. FormAddPost
07:43
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184. CardPost
09:26
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185. Board page design
05:26
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186. CSS position
06:11
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187. Refresh page data
02:23
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188. Server compone are safe
03:18
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189. Delete post API
03:36
190
190. CardPostAdmin
03:55
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191. ButtonDeletePost
04:15
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192. Overview_3
03:18
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193. Post Model update
00:51
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194. Vote API
04:01
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195. Design tips
04:12
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196. Coding fast with AI
05:35
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197. ButtonVote
06:13
198
198. Transform CSS
05:00
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199. Group hover CSS
02:26
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200. Transition duration CSS
01:42
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201. CSS class specificity
03:36
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202. Client validation
03:01
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203. Local Storage
07:12
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204. React useEffect hook
04:26
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205. Server Side Rendering
03:47
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206. Security
05:33
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207. Optimistic updates
01:51
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208. Sort by votesCounter
02:34
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Frequently asked questions

What prerequisites should I have before enrolling in the course?
The course is designed for beginners, so no prior coding experience is necessary. However, familiarity with basic computer skills and internet usage will be helpful. The course focuses on practical skills such as HTML, CSS, and JavaScript, which are introduced from the ground up.
What types of projects will I build during the course?
During the course, you will work on building a real online business project, specifically a SaaS (Software as a Service) product. Lessons will guide you through creating dynamic web pages, styling with CSS, adding interactions with JavaScript, and deploying using technologies like NodeJS and NextJS.
Who is the target audience for this course?
The course is ideal for aspiring entrepreneurs and individuals who want to quickly learn how to turn their ideas into online businesses. It is suitable for those who prefer practical, hands-on learning over theoretical computer science studies.
How does this course differ from traditional programming courses?
Unlike traditional programming courses that emphasize theory and algorithms, this course focuses on practical application and product development. It covers essential web technologies like HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and frameworks such as NextJS, aiming to equip students with skills to build and deploy real-world applications quickly.
What specific tools and platforms are covered in the course?
The course covers a variety of tools and platforms, including the developer console for debugging, NodeJS for server-side development, NextJS for building web applications, and Git/GitHub for version control. It also introduces Prettier for code formatting and ESLint for code quality.
What topics are not covered in the course?
The course does not cover advanced computer science topics such as machine learning, data structures, algorithms, or deep backend development. It focuses primarily on front-end development and the creation of web applications for business purposes.
How much time should I commit to complete the course?
The course consists of 208 lessons, and the time commitment will vary based on individual learning pace. As a self-paced course, students can adjust their schedule to fit their needs, but a consistent daily or weekly commitment will help in completing the course efficiently.