Coding Masters Curriculum

Phase 1: Blended Program (First 18 Months)

The first 18 months focus on foundational skills and cross-disciplinary learning, blending topics from AI, Data Science, Game Design, Virtual Reality, Cloud, Leadership, and Web-Mobile App development. The goal is to provide a comprehensive understanding of coding in various contexts.

Year 1: Advanced Coding + Cross-Disciplinary Concepts (Months 1–12)

Months 1–6: Advanced Coding Techniques and Problem Solving

• LeetCode and Interview Preparation:

  • Weekly coding challenges using LeetCode, HackerRank, and interview question sets from companies like Google, Facebook, Tesla, and OpenAI.

  • Key topics: Data structures (linked lists, trees, graphs), algorithms (sorting, searching, dynamic programming), complexity analysis (Big O notation).

  • Weekly mock coding interviews with real-time feedback and guidance.

• Object-Oriented Programming (OOP) and Design Patterns:

  • Advanced OOP principles: inheritance, polymorphism, abstraction, encapsulation.

  • Design patterns: Singleton, Factory, Observer, Strategy, and Dependency Injection.

  • Real-world project: Build an OOP-based application implementing design patterns (e.g., an e-commerce platform with modular components).

• Blending with Data Science and AI:

  • Data Structures & Algorithms in AI: How algorithms are used in AI applications (e.g., graph traversal in recommendation engines).

  • Machine Learning Algorithms: Introduction to supervised and unsupervised learning.

  • Real-world project: Build a recommendation system using AI techniques and advanced algorithms.

Months 7–12: Full-Stack Coding, Web-Mobile App Development, and Cloud Computing

• Full-Stack Development (Frontend + Backend):

  • Frontend: HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and modern frameworks (React, Angular, Vue.js).

  • Backend: Node.js, Python (Flask, Django), Ruby on Rails, Java (Spring).

  • Real-world project: Build a full-stack web application (e.g., social media platform or online marketplace).

• Mobile App Development:

  • Native and hybrid app development (React Native, Flutter, Swift, Kotlin).

  • Working with mobile sensors (GPS, camera, accelerometer) and integrating APIs.

  • Real-world project: Develop a cross-platform mobile app (e.g., a fitness tracking app or weather app).

• Cloud Development and Deployment:

  • Introduction to cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, Azure).

  • Deploying applications using containers (Docker) and orchestration tools (Kubernetes).

  • Real-world project: Deploy a scalable web application using cloud infrastructure, including setting up CI/CD pipelines.

• Blending with Leadership and Startup Topics:

  • Startup Coding & Launch: How to build a product from scratch, coding MVPs, and scaling.

  • Leadership in Tech: Managing coding teams, best practices in code reviews, and project management (Agile, Scrum).

  • Real-world project: Lead a team to build and launch a minimal viable product (MVP).

Year 2: Specialization in Coding (Months 13–18)

Months 13–18: Advanced Specialization in Coding

• System Design and Scalability:

  • Designing scalable systems for high traffic (e.g., distributed databases, caching mechanisms, load balancers).

  • Best practices for handling millions of users (event-driven architecture, microservices).

  • Real-world project: Design and implement a highly scalable, distributed system (e.g., a ride-sharing application or streaming platform).

• Advanced Data Structures and Algorithms:

  • Advanced topics in algorithms: Graph theory, dynamic programming, greedy algorithms, and network flow.

  • Exploring specialized data structures: AVL trees, tries, segment trees, and bloom filters.

  • Real-world project: Develop an algorithm to solve a real-world optimization problem (e.g., pathfinding in a large city or scheduling system).

• API Design and Integration:

  • Best practices for RESTful API design, GraphQL, and gRPC.

  • Handling security (OAuth, JWT) and rate-limiting in API design.

  • Real-world project: Build a robust API for a web service, including documentation and testing.

• Multithreading and Concurrency:

  • Understanding multithreading, concurrency models, and asynchronous programming.

  • Techniques for avoiding race conditions, deadlocks, and improving performance.

  • Real-world project: Build a multithreaded application for real-time data processing (e.g., stock trading system or multiplayer game backend).

• Security in Coding:

  • Cybersecurity best practices in software development.

  • Common vulnerabilities (SQL injection, XSS, CSRF) and how to prevent them.

  • Real-world project: Build a secure application, implementing authentication, authorization, and data encryption.

• Coding for Emerging Technologies:

  • Introduction to coding for quantum computing, blockchain, and edge computing.

  • Real-world project: Develop a prototype application that leverages blockchain technology (e.g., a decentralized marketplace).

Phase 2: Specialization and Real-World Applications (Months 19–36)

Months 19–30: Specialization in Advanced Coding Topics

In this phase, students select an area of specialization and work on deepening their skills through advanced coding techniques and complex real-world applications.

Advanced Web and Mobile Development (Option 1):

• Building and optimizing web applications for large-scale deployments.

• Advanced mobile app development techniques (AR/VR integration, AI-powered apps).

• Real-world project: Develop a large-scale web or mobile application (e.g., an AI-powered virtual assistant app).

Systems Programming and Performance Optimization (Option 2):

• Low-level systems programming (C, C++) and performance optimization.

• Profiling, memory management, and system-level debugging.

• Real-world project: Build a high-performance application (e.g., a custom database engine or a game engine).

Cloud Native and DevOps Specialization (Option 3):

• Deep dive into cloud-native development, microservices, serverless computing.

• DevOps principles, continuous integration/continuous delivery (CI/CD), and infrastructure as code (Terraform, Ansible).

• Real-world project: Build and deploy a cloud-native application with automated CI/CD pipelines (e.g., a real-time collaboration platform).

Advanced Algorithmic Problem Solving (Option 4):

• Advanced problem-solving techniques and competitive programming.

• Real-world applications of algorithms in AI, robotics, and autonomous systems.

• Real-world project: Develop an AI or autonomous system that relies heavily on advanced algorithms (e.g., autonomous drone navigation).

Phase 3: 6-Month Live Project (Months 31–36)

Live Capstone Project (6 Months)

• Real-World Coding Project: During the final 6 months, students work on a live project with real-world applications. They can collaborate with industry partners or develop their own startup ideas.

• Team Collaboration: Students will work in teams to design, code, and deploy a complex application or system.

• Project Examples:

  • Building a distributed system for real-time analytics (e.g., financial data, stock market analysis).

  • Developing a cloud-native solution for enterprise resource planning (ERP).

  • Creating a scalable web service or mobile app with thousands of concurrent users.

• Project Phases:

  • Phase 1 (Months 31–32): Ideation, research, and system design.

  • Phase 2 (Months 33–34): Development, testing, and iterative improvement.

  • Phase 3 (Months 35–36): Deployment, monitoring, and presentation to industry stakeholders or investors.

Program Outcomes:

• Mastery of advanced coding techniques and problem-solving skills, including proficiency in LeetCode-style interview questions.

• Deep expertise in full-stack development, system design, cloud computing, and emerging technologies.

• Extensive experience working on real-world coding projects and deploying large-scale applications.

• Strong leadership and teamwork skills through project management and team collaboration.

• Hands-on experience through the final 6-month live project, preparing students for the tech industry or entrepreneurship.