GraphQL with Node & React - Build Car Rental App with Apollo

👋 Welcome to "GraphQL with Node & React"!

Embark on an exciting journey to build a full-stack Car Rental Application using the cutting-edge technologies of GraphQL, Node.js, and React, guided by the powerful Apollo ecosystem. Whether you're new to full-stack development or a seasoned developer looking to expand your skillset, this course is meticulously crafted to cater to every level of expertise! 🚀

Course Overview:

In this comprehensive course, we'll collaborate step-by-step to construct a fully operational Car Rental Application. We'll kick things off by setting up your development environment and gradually proceed towards defining data models, integrating tools, and finally deploying your application for the world to see! 🌐

What You’ll Learn:

Understanding GraphQL 📊

• Discover the core differences between GraphQL and REST.
• Explore the capabilities of Apollo Client and Server.
• Gain insights into why GraphQL is a revolutionary API approach for modern applications.

Building the Go Rental Application 🚀

• Initialize your project, connect to MongoDB, and integrate Apollo Server.
• Define your Car schema and resolvers for flawless car data management.
• Learn how to seed your database with sample data for a realistic dataset.

Shared Resources among Frontend & Backend 🤝

• Set up a shared package that can be leveraged on both the frontend and backend.

Real-Time Booking Notifications 🔔

• Implement real-time booking notifications to keep admins in the loop.

Developing the React Frontend 🎨

• Install and set up your React application, integrating ShadCN for a sleek user interface.
• Connect it with Apollo Client to manage your data seamlessly.
• Design responsive UI components with loaders, headers, and more, rendering car data and handling images effectively.

Integrating Google Maps 📍

• Enhance location-based features by integrating Google Maps API for auto-complete and map visualization.

Advanced Features: Search, Pagination, and Filters 🔎

• Develop robust search functionality, filters, and pagination both on the frontend and backend.

Error Handling ❌

• Create comprehensive error handling mechanisms for a smooth user experience.

Authentication and Authorization 🔒

• Implement secure user authentication with registration, login, and password management.
• Integrate GraphQL Shield for precise authorization control.

User Profile Management 👤

• Allow users to update their profiles, manage passwords, and upload avatars using Cloudinary.
• Implement a secure process for users to reset forgotten passwords.

Car Booking System 🚗

• Handle every aspect of car bookings, from details to updates, and generate invoices.

Handling User Reviews 💬

• Create and manage car reviews, enabling users to leave feedback and view ratings.

Admin Panel 🏢

• Build a comprehensive admin dashboard for managing cars, bookings, users, and reviews.
• Add features like FAQs and coupon codes to elevate the app's utility.

Deployment 🌍

• Learn the ins and outs of deploying your application on platforms like Render.

Why Enroll?

• Hands-On Experience: This course is not just theory; you'll apply what you learn to build a real-world rental application from start to finish.
• Comprehensive Coverage: We cover every aspect of the development process, from setting up your environment to deploying your app.
• Engaging Content: The course content is designed to be clear, easy-to-understand, and practical, ensuring you grasp the concepts as you build.
• Future-Proof Skills: Master the technologies that are in high demand today and prepare for a future of robust, scalable applications.

Join us on this enlightening journey and elevate your development skills with real-world learning experiences! 🌟 Let's build something extraordinary together!