Develop an airport flight status widget in this comprehensive tutorial that combines React for the frontend with a Node.js backend to interact with a Datastax Astra DB database built on Apache Cassandra. Follow along to create a full-stack application, learning how to implement REST API communication between the frontend and backend components. Gain hands-on experience in building a practical, real-world project that showcases the integration of multiple technologies. Access the final code on GitHub for reference and further exploration of the concepts covered in this 55-minute coding session.