The 8base Developer Bootcamp - 0 to Hero Course!
What you'll learn
- 8base Platform, Serverless, Lambda, Javascript, Data-modeling, Data-normalization, GraphQL, WebAPIs, JWT Authentication, lots more.
Requirements
- An 8base account and a basic understanding of web development. If you're familiar with Javascript, that will be a big plus in certain sections! However, a lot will get accomplished using little and even no code!
Description
In this course, you're going to learn how to develop using the 8base platform! 8base is a Backend-as-a-Service platform built on a serverless architecture. When using 8base, your application backend will be running on an 3-tier serverless architecture, all hosted on AWS. And the good news is that all of it is fully managed. Meaning you don't need to worry about DevOps!
To complete this course, it's important that you're familiar with the following concepts:
Basic fluency in Javascript or Typescript
Basic working knowledge of the Terminal (CLI)
Basic familiarity with Data Types and Data Models
An understanding of how APIs work, specifically Data APIs
To complete this course, it's important that you have the following programs installed on your computer:
An API Client (GraphiQL, Postman, etc.)
An IDE (VSCode, Atom, etc.)
Javascript package manager (npm OR yarn)
What we're going to learn is:
8base Fundamentals
What are 8base Workspaces?
How to use the Data Builder
How to use the Data Viewer
How to use the GraphQL API
How to use Roles and Permissions
8base Authentication
How Authentication works in 8base
idTokens vs. API Tokens
Creating Authentication Profiles
Connecting your own Auth Provider
8base Serverless Functions
Installing and running the 8base CLI
Working with Resolver Functions
Working with Trigger Functions
Working with Webhook Functions
Working with Task Functions
Testing and Deploying Serverless Functions
Throughout the course we'll also be creating the backend for a Task Management app using assignments. Hope you're looking forward to learning!
Who this course is for:
- Software engineers interested in mastering the 8base Platform.
Instructor
I'm a product manager at 8base that loves software development and technology. I'm constantly learning on Udemy and now diving into teaching! I've worked as a Software Engineer at both public and private companies, as well as have taken a stab at my own startups in the VR space.
I live and work in Miami, FL. Outside of work, I love sculpture and working with my hands on projects. Thanks for reading!