Phase 2

Phase 2: Adding Real-World Functionality

1. • Project: Issue Tracking System (Helpdesk for a small organization)

     • Tech Stack: Next.js (SSR), Express.js, PostgreSQL, Prisma ORM, Azure (deployment)

     • Goal: Add more complexity by building a system where volunteers can report, track, and resolve issues.

     • Skills Covered:

       • Server-Side Rendering with Next.js

       • Using Express.js for the API layer

       • Advanced PostgreSQL operations (joins, indexing, relationships)

       • Deploying to Azure via GitHub Actions