Course Title: Mastering Magento 2.0 Development

Module 1: Introduction to Magento 2.0

• Overview of Magento 2.0 and its features
• Understanding the architecture of Magento 2.0
• Comparison between Magento 1.x and Magento 2.0
• Setting up a development environment for Magento 2.0
• Exploring Magento 2.0 admin panel and configuration options

Module 2: Magento 2.0 Basics

• Introduction to Magento 2.0 directory structure
• Understanding modules and their components
• Creating a simple module in Magento 2.0
• Introduction to MVC architecture in Magento 2.0
• Working with controllers, blocks, and templates
• Implementing layout XML files for page customization

Module 3: Working with Themes in Magento 2.0

• Introduction to Magento 2.0 themes
• Creating and customizing Magento 2.0 themes
• Understanding theme inheritance and fallback mechanism
• Working with theme assets: CSS, JavaScript, images
• Implementing customizations using LESS and CSS preprocessors
• Practical exercises to customize Magento 2.0 themes

Module 4: Database and Data Models

• Understanding Magento 2.0 database architecture
• Creating and managing database tables and schemas
• Working with data models and repositories
• Implementing CRUD operations using Magento 2.0 data models
• Using service contracts for data access and manipulation
• Best practices for database management in Magento 2.0

Module 5: Working with Extensions and Customization

• Overview of Magento 2.0 extension architecture
• Installing and configuring Magento 2.0 extensions
• Customizing existing extensions to meet specific requirements
• Developing custom modules to extend Magento 2.0 functionality
• Implementing customizations using event observers and plugins
• Hands-on exercises to implement extensions and customizations

Module 6: Magento 2.0 API Integration

• Introduction to Magento 2.0 REST and SOAP APIs
• Understanding authentication and authorization mechanisms
• Working with CRUD operations using Magento 2.0 APIs
• Integrating external systems with Magento 2.0 using APIs
• Best practices for API integration and security
• Practical exercises to implement API integrations

Module 7: Payment and Shipping Methods

• Overview of payment and shipping methods in Magento 2.0
• Configuring payment gateways and shipping carriers
• Implementing custom payment and shipping methods
• Integrating third-party payment gateways and shipping carriers
• Testing and debugging payment and shipping methods
• Best practices for payment and shipping integration

Module 8: Security and Performance Optimization

• Understanding security best practices in Magento 2.0
• Implementing security measures to protect Magento 2.0 stores
• Configuring Magento 2.0 for optimal performance
• Performance optimization techniques: caching, indexing, lazy loading
• Monitoring and analyzing performance metrics in Magento 2.0
• Practical exercises to improve security and performance

Module 9: Magento 2.0 Testing and Deployment

• Overview of testing methodologies in Magento 2.0 development
• Writing unit tests for Magento 2.0 modules using PHPUnit
• Testing frontend and backend functionality in Magento 2.0
• Continuous integration and deployment (CI/CD) for Magento 2.0 projects
• Deploying Magento 2.0 applications to production environments
• Best practices for testing and deployment in Magento 2.0

Module 10: Advanced Magento 2.0 Development Techniques

• Advanced module development techniques: observers, plugins, preferences
• Implementing custom cron jobs and scheduled tasks
• Working with Magento 2.0 indexing and caching mechanisms
• Implementing multi-store and multi-language setups in Magento 2.0
• Integrating Magento 2.0 with other systems: ERP, CRM, etc.
• Case studies and practical projects to explore advanced Magento 2.0 development scenarios