Build ultrafast, secure static websites with Gatsby

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Description of Build ultrafast, secure static websites with Gatsby

Get hands-on with Gatsby and learn to build and deploy static websites through real-world projects.
What you'll learn:
Understand Gatsby's Core Concepts: Grasp the fundamental principles behind Gatsby, including its use of React and GraphQL.
Set Up a Gatsby Development Environment: Efficiently set up and configure the development environment necessary for Gatsby projects.
Create Static Pages with Gatsby: Learn to create and manage static pages using Gatsby's page creation APIs.
Utilize Gatsby Plugins: Understand how to search for, install, and configure Gatsby plugins to extend the functionality of websites
Implement Dynamic Data Fetching with GraphQL: Master the use of GraphQL within Gatsby for dynamic data querying from various sources.
Style Gatsby Sites: Apply CSS, Sass, or CSS-in-JS methodologies to style Gatsby sites effectively.
Optimize Images: Utilize Gatsby's image optimization features to enhance site performance and user experience.
Deploy Gatsby Sites: Master deployment techniques and platforms suitable for Gatsby sites, such as Netlify, Vercel, and Gatsby Cloud
Leverage Gatsby's Data Layer: Efficiently manage the site's data layer using GraphQL to pull data from various sources into your Gatsby site.
Perform Performance Optimization: Implement strategies for performance optimization, including lazy loading and prefetching resources.
Ensure Site Security: Apply best practices to secure Gatsby sites, covering topics such as HTTPS, content security policies, and dependency updates.
Understand Gatsby's Build Process: Gain insights into Gatsby's build process, including static site generation and asset optimization.
Monitor and Analyze Site Performance: Use tools like Lighthouse and Google Analytics to monitor, analyze, and improve site performance post-deployment.
Requirements:
Basic Knowledge of HTML and CSS: Understanding the fundamentals of HTML and CSS is essential for web development. Participants should be comfortable with structuring web pages using HTML and styling them with CSS.
Fundamental Understanding of j?vascript: Since Gatsby relies heavily on j?vascript and React, a solid grasp of j?vascript basics, including ES6 features like arrow functions, classes, modules, promises, and async/await, is crucial
Familiarity with React: Gatsby is built on React, so familiarity with React's principles, such as components, props, state, and the component lifecycle, will be highly beneficial. Understanding JSX, React's syntax extension, is also important.
Basic Command Line Proficiency: Comfort with basic command-line operations is necessary for setting up Gatsby, running development servers, and building projects. This includes navigating directories and running commands in Terminal (macOS/Linux) or Command Prompt/Powershell (Windows).
Version Control with Git: An understanding of basic Git operations, such as cloning a repository, committing changes, and pushing to a remote repository, is recommended. This knowledge will be valuable for version control and collaboration on projects.
Nodejs and npm (Node Package Manager) Gatsby is a Nodejs-based framework, and npm is used to manage project dependencies. Participants should have Nodejs and npm installed and understand how to use npm to install packages and manage project dependencies.
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Who this course is for:
Web Developers and Front-End Developers
Project Managers and Tech Leads
Career Changers
Hobbyists and Personal Project Developers
Students and Lifelong Learners