Course introduction

Summary

The Build 50 Products in 50 Days course is one of the most ambitious courses on Sailscasts, designed to showcase the power of The Boring JavaScript Stack (TBJS) through real-world applications. Led by Kelvin Omereshone, the course provides a stable, practical, and efficient approach to full-stack JavaScript development.

What You'll Get from This Course:

1. A Structured, Stable Approach to Full-Stack Development – Using TBJS, developers will learn how to build robust applications without unnecessary complexity.

2. Hands-on, Real-World Projects – Each chapter focuses on building a complete product, providing practical experience.

3. Reusable Codebases – Participants will gain access to complete codebases, allowing them to quickly launch their own SaaS products, internal tools, or client projects.

4. A Practical Showcase of TBJS – Rather than just explaining concepts, the course demonstrates what can be built efficiently using The Boring JavaScript Stack.

Course Structure:

• The introduction chapter sets the foundation.

• Every subsequent chapter is self-contained and focused on building a new product.

• Students can follow along in any order after the introduction.

Expectations & Requirements:

• The course does not mean Kelvin will build 50 products in 50 days but provides the tools for students to achieve that goal.

• Basic knowledge of JavaScript, Node.js, and Git is required.

• Everything else will be installed as needed during the course.

Kelvin is excited about this journey and invites students to start building with The Boring JavaScript Stack!

Transcript

Introduction

Hello there, and welcome to the Build 50 Products in 50 Days course! This is, without a doubt, the most ambitious course we've ever done on Sailscasts—and I couldn't be more excited to share it with you. I hope you're just as thrilled to embark on this journey because this isn't just another course; it's a new way of learning. More on that in a moment. But first, welcome!

Who Am I?

My name is Kelvin Omereshone. I’m the lead maintainer of Sails.js, the creator of The Boring JavaScript Stack, and the CEO & educator at Sailscasts—a platform dedicated to teaching full-stack JavaScript through practical, real-world videos like this one.

What This Course Will Do for You

As you go through this course, you’ll gain three major benefits:

1. A Stable and Predictable Way to Build Full-Stack Applications

   • This course introduces you to The Boring JavaScript Stack (TBJS)—a reliable, efficient, and pragmatic approach to building modern web applications.

2. Real-World Application Development

   • This isn’t just theory. Every chapter (after this introduction) will focus on building a real-world application from scratch.

   • That’s why it’s called Build 50 Products in 50 Days—because we’re focusing on practical, hands-on experience.

3. Access to Complete Codebases

   • If you’ve purchased this course, you’ll get access to all the codebases.

   • Each chapter represents a full-fledged product, complete with a ready-to-use codebase.

   • Whether you’re launching a SaaS, an internal tool, or a client project, these codebases will serve as powerful starting points.

Why This Course?

After creating The Boring JavaScript Stack, I wanted a way to demonstrate its power. Instead of just writing blog posts or making tweets (which are useful but limited), I decided to prove its value by building 50 real products.

Now, let’s set expectations:

• The course is called Build 50 Products in 50 Days, but I won't be building all 50 in 50 days—because that would compromise quality.

• Instead, the goal is to give you the tools, knowledge, and codebases so that you can build 50 products in 50 days, leveraging the resources provided in this course.

Course Structure

• This introduction lays the groundwork and explains how the course works.

• Every other chapter is dedicated to building a real product from start to finish.

• You can jump into any chapter once they are available—each one is self-contained.

• You don’t need to follow them in order; just pick a product, follow along, and build!

What You Can Do with the Codebases

• Once you have access to the codebases, they are yours to extend, modify, and use (within the course license).

• Think of them as elegant starting points for your next project.

Course Requirements

To get the most out of this course, you should:

• Have a good grasp of JavaScript.

• Be familiar with Node.js (since we’ll be using it throughout).

• Have Git installed (all codebases will be hosted in Git repositories).

• Everything else will be installed as we progress in the course.

Let’s Get Started!

I’m incredibly excited to kick off this journey with you. Let’s dive in and start building 50 products in 50 days!