Programming Lecture on Front-end and Back-end Development

Jun 30, 2024

Lecture Notes

Introduction

  • Issues with HTML button placement.
  • Introduction to authentication setup.
  • Challenges encountered with GitHub due to internet issues.

Setting Up Project

  • Configuration of project settings.
  • GitHub commit and push problems.
  • Handling API and endpoints.
  • Authentication and Login/Sign-In SDK.

Dependencies and Libraries

  • Third-party libraries like ND and Framer Motion.
  • Benefits of Next.js server components for managing dependencies.
  • Discussion on redirecting users after authentication.

Problem-Solving and Debugging

  • Use of Git LFS command for managing large files.
  • Setup and configuration of environment variables.
  • Use of GitHub desktop for version control.
  • Ensuring correct folder paths and ignoring files in .gitignore.

Front End vs. Back End

  • Preferences and experiences with front-end and back-end development.
  • Libraries and frameworks used: Next.js, Tailwind CSS, Kind for authentication, Supabase for backend.
  • Strategies for improving backend development and testing schemas.
  • Discussion on experiences with different programming languages.

Programming Languages and Career Path

  • Transition from Python to C++ and experiences with both languages.
  • Exploration of Rust and its advantages over C++ in terms of memory safety and performance.
  • Personal career goals in programming and entrepreneurship.
  • Importance of practical experience through projects.

Recommendations for Beginners

  • Importance of continually working on projects to improve programming skills.
  • Use of resources like Notion for organizing and understanding project logic.
  • Learning through practice and real-world applications.
  • Balancing project work with gaming and social interactions.

Conclusion

  • Closing remarks on committing to learning and entrepreneurship.
  • Encouragement to join community platforms like Discord for further interaction and support.