Yes. In the final module, you'll integrate a Spring Boot backend with a React frontend using modern tools like Axios, JWT, and Tailwind. You'll also learn how to structure APIs for frontend consumption and deploy both backend and frontend code to production.

It’s highly project-driven. Each module is centered around real-world architecture, service design, or integration use cases. You’ll build, test, and optimize microservices, implement observability tools, and wire up frontend components with actual backend logic.

A basic understanding of JavaScript and React (e.g., using components, hooks, props) is recommended. The lessons are beginner-friendly but move fast—so familiarity will help you follow along when connecting React with APIs, managing state, and deploying your UI.

Yes. There’s a dedicated module on performance optimization where you’ll implement caching with Redis, optimize JPA queries, and identify bottlenecks using tools like Actuator and Prometheus. These skills are essential for building scalable and responsive applications.

You’ll be equipped to build production-grade, cloud-ready microservices, full-stack applications with React frontends, and enterprise-level APIs with proper architecture, observability, testing, and fault-tolerance—ideal for SaaS, fintech, or internal enterprise tools.

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