Java Programming: Capstone Project

Looking to add a professional-grade project to your portfolio that showcases your advanced Java development skills? Then, get ready to build a full-stack Smart Clinic Management System, applying real-world techniques in Agile development, database design, and Spring Boot that will stand out to employers.

In this capstone project you will:

Build a portfolio-ready, full-stack application using Java, Spring Boot, and modern web technologies to showcase your advanced development skills to employers.
Design interactive, dynamic web pages using JavaScript to deliver responsive, engaging user experiences essential for today’s web development roles.
Use Hibernate ORM to manage complex entity relationships across SQL and NoSQL databases, critical for building scalable, data-driven applications.
Apply cloud-native practices, microservices, DevOps, and Agile methodologies to develop, deploy, and maintain enterprise-ready backend systems.

Project Overview

When employers are looking for a Java developer, real-world, demonstrable experience will always catch their eye. This IBM capstone project gives you the opportunity to stand out by applying your job-ready Java programming skills in a realistic, end-to-end software development scenario; the ideal project for aspiring developers looking to build a strong portfolio.

In this project, you’ll take on the challenge of transforming a clinic’s manual operations into a Smart Clinic Management System using full-stack Java development and Agile practices.

Throughout the project, you’ll apply key skills like requirements gathering in an Agile framework, designing SQL and NoSQL databases, and building an MVC-based Spring Boot application using Java annotations and validations. You’ll also create a multi-user front end with HTML, CSS, and JavaScript.

As part of your development workflow, you’ll produce essential project artifacts, including user stories, architectural and database design documents, and CI/CD plans. Then, you’ll submit your completed code and design documentation via a public GitHub repository for review.

By the end of this capstone, you’ll have a professional-grade application and portfolio-ready project that demonstrates your Java development expertise to employers.

Enroll now and get ready to apply your skills, build credibility, and power your career forward!

Prerequisites

This advanced capstone project course is designed for learners who have completed the preceding courses in the IBM Java Developer Professional Certificate. To get the most from completing this project, you should be familiar with Java development, Spring Boot, RESTful API design, JWT Auth, RDBMS, NoSQL, Microservices, Docker, and CI deployment.

Related Professional Certificate

This course is part of the IBM Java Developer Professional Certificate. If you’re looking to launch a career in back-end or full-stack development using Java, we recommend enrolling in the full program and progressing through the courses in sequence. In under six months, you’ll gain job-ready Java skills, hands-on experience with industry tools, and a portfolio to help you stand out to employers.

Course Syllabus

Module 0: Welcome

Video: Course Introduction
Video: Capstone Project Overview
Reading: General Information
Reading: Learning Objectives and Syllabus
Reading: Grading Scheme
Reading: Helpful Tips for Course Completion

Module 1: Project Overview and Requirements Gathering

Reading: Module Introduction and Learning Objectives
Reading: Assignment Overview: Creating Architecture Design Document
Video: Recap of Technical Design
Lab: Creating Architecture Design Document
Reading: Assignment Overview: Creating User Stories
Video: Recap of User Stories
Lab: Creating User Stories
Assessment Checklist: Project Overview and Requirements Gathering
Module 1 Graded Quiz: Project Overview and Requirements Gathering

Module 2: Database Designs and JPA Models

Reading: Module Introduction and Learning Objectives
Reading: Assignment Overview: Designing the Database
Video: Recap of Database Design
Lab: Designing the Database
Reading: Assignment Overview: Building Models with Validations
Video: Recap of JPA Entities and Validations
Reading: JPA and Annotations: Examples
Lab: Create Models with Validations
Assessment Checklist: Database Designs and JPA Models
Module 2 Graded Quiz: Database Designs and JPA Models

Module 3: Sample Data and Stored Procedures

Reading: Module Introduction and Learning Objectives
Reading: Assignment Overview: Adding Databases and Tables
Video: Recap of Adding Sample Data
Lab: Add Database and Tables
Reading: Assignment Overview: Adding Stored Procedures
Video: Recap of Stored Procedures
Lab: Adding Stored Procedures
Assessment Checklist: Sample Data and Stored Procedures
Module 3 Graded Quiz: Sample Data and Stored Procedures

Module 4: Front End and MVC

Reading: Module Introduction and Learning Objectives
Reading: Assignment Overview: Front-End Pages
Video: Recap HTML, CSS, and JSS
Reading: HTML, CSS, and JSS
Lab: Creating Front-End Pages
Lab: Developing Services and Utilities
Reading: Assignment Overview: Creating MVC for Login
Video: Recap of MVC
Reading: MVC Examples
Lab: Creating MVC for Login
Assessment Checklist: Front End and MVC
Module 4 Graded Quiz: Front End and MVC

Module 5: Containerization and Deployment

Reading: Module Introduction and Learning Objectives
Reading: Assignment Overview: Creating REST Endpoints
Video: Recap of Spring Boot Back End
Reading: Spring Boot Back End
Lab: Creating REST Endpoints
Reading: Assignment Overview: Containerizing Spring Boot Application with Docker
Video: Recap of Dockerfile and Docker CLI Commands
Lab: Containerizing Spring Boot Application with Docker
Reading: Assignment Overview: Adding GitHub CI Workflows and Actions
Video: Recap of Simple CI
Reading: Simple CI
Lab: Adding GitHub CI Workflows and Actions
Assessment Checklist: Containerization and Deployment
Module 5 Graded Quiz: Containerization and Deployment

Module 6: Final Submission and Reflection

Reading: Module Introduction and Learning Objectives
Reading: Prepare to Submit Your Project
Final Project: Smart Clinic Management System

Module 7: Course Wrap-Up

Reading: Congratulations and Next Steps
Reading: Thanks from the Course Team
Reading: Copyrights and Trademarks

Course Rating and Feedback

Reading: Course Rating and Feedback

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