COURSE SUMMARY
Software Development | TVET Level 5
RUNDA TSS | ICT and Multimedia
Interactive Learning Module📖 1. Course Overview
This module is designed to prepare learners pursuing TVET Level 5 in Software Development with the knowledge and practical skills required to develop, style, improve, and deploy modern web applications.
Learners will work with React.js, Tailwind CSS, Next.js, Progressive Web Applications (PWAs), and application deployment techniques. Practical activities will help learners apply these technologies to real-world software development tasks.
🎯 2. Learning Outcomes
By the end of this module, the learner will be able to:
Outcome 1
Develop React.js Applications
Build reusable components, manage application data, and create interactive user interfaces.
Outcome 2
Apply Tailwind CSS
Style web pages using utility classes and create responsive user interfaces.
Outcome 3
Develop Next.js Applications
Create pages, implement routing, and organize modern web application structures.
Outcome 4
Apply Progressive Web Applications
Implement appropriate PWA features to improve accessibility and user experience.
Outcome 5
Deploy React Applications
Prepare and publish applications using a suitable deployment platform.
📚 3. Explore the Course Topics
Select each topic to read more about the skills you will develop.
Topic 1: React.js Application Development
- React project setup and dependencies.
- Components, JSX, props, and state.
- React hooks and event handling.
- Navigation, routing, and API integration.
Practical task: Create a React application with Home, About, and Contact pages.
Topic 2: Tailwind CSS Framework
- Install and configure Tailwind CSS.
- Apply utility classes for layout, spacing, and typography.
- Create responsive interfaces.
- Improve consistency and maintainability of page styling.
Practical task: Style a responsive student profile page.
Topic 3: Next.js Application Development
- Set up a Next.js project.
- Create pages and file-system-based routes.
- Implement dynamic and nested routing.
- Explore appropriate rendering techniques and API routes.
Practical task: Develop a multi-page application using Next.js.
Topic 4: Progressive Web Applications
- Understand PWA principles and benefits.
- Explore web app manifests and service workers.
- Implement suitable installation and offline capabilities.
- Test PWA functionality.
Practical task: Enhance a web application with appropriate PWA features.
Topic 5: React Application Deployment
- Prepare an application for production.
- Use Git and a suitable source-control workflow.
- Deploy an application using a compatible hosting platform.
- Test the deployed application and resolve common errors.
Practical task: Deploy a React application and share its public URL.
🤝 4. Learning and Assessment Approach
You will develop your competencies through:
- Trainer demonstrations and guided practical exercises.
- Individual coding tasks and group projects.
- Interactive Moodle learning activities and quizzes.
- Project development, testing, and debugging.
- Practical demonstrations and feedback.
Your reflection is not automatically saved. Submit it through your trainer's designated Moodle activity if required.
Your Journey to Software Development Excellence
Learn • Practise • Build • Test • Deploy
RUNDA TSS | TVET Level 5 | Software Development
- Teacher: Jean Claude Tuyisenge