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Modern MERN Stack - Full Stack Development

Course Overview

Master full-stack web development with the MERN (MongoDB, Express.js, React, Node.js) stack. Learn to build modern, scalable web applications from front to back end.

Prerequisites

  • Basic HTML, CSS, and JavaScript knowledge
  • Understanding of web development concepts
  • Familiarity with Git version control

What You'll Learn

  • Build full-stack web applications using MERN
  • Create responsive and dynamic user interfaces with React
  • Develop RESTful APIs with Node.js and Express
  • Work with MongoDB databases
  • Deploy and maintain MERN applications

Course Duration: 12 weeks

Course Content

Module 1: Frontend Development with React

Master modern frontend development using React and its ecosystem.

Topics Covered

  • React Fundamentals
  • Components and Props
  • State Management
  • Hooks and Custom Hooks
  • React Router
  • Material UI/Tailwind CSS

Practical Exercises

  • Build interactive UI components
  • Implement client-side routing
  • Create custom hooks

Module 2: Backend Development with Node.js

Learn server-side development using Node.js and Express.

Topics Covered

  • Node.js Fundamentals
  • Express.js Framework
  • RESTful API Design
  • Middleware Implementation
  • Error Handling
  • API Security

Practical Exercises

  • Create RESTful APIs
  • Implement authentication
  • Handle file uploads

Module 3: MongoDB Database

Master data management with MongoDB and Mongoose ODM.

Topics Covered

  • MongoDB Basics
  • Schema Design
  • CRUD Operations
  • Mongoose ODM
  • Aggregation Pipeline
  • Indexing and Optimization

Practical Exercises

  • Design database schemas
  • Implement data relationships
  • Write complex queries

Module 4: Full Stack Integration

Connect frontend and backend to create complete applications.

Topics Covered

  • API Integration
  • State Management (Redux/Context)
  • Authentication Flow
  • Real-time Updates with Socket.io
  • File Upload and Storage
  • Error Handling

Practical Exercises

  • Build a full-stack CRUD application
  • Implement user authentication
  • Add real-time features

Module 5: Advanced Topics

Explore advanced concepts and best practices in MERN development.

Topics Covered

  • Performance Optimization
  • Testing (Jest, React Testing Library)
  • TypeScript Integration
  • Server-Side Rendering
  • Progressive Web Apps
  • GraphQL Implementation

Practical Exercises

  • Write unit and integration tests
  • Optimize application performance
  • Add TypeScript to a project

Module 6: Deployment and DevOps

Learn to deploy and maintain MERN applications in production.

Topics Covered

  • Deployment Strategies
  • CI/CD Pipeline Setup
  • Docker Containerization
  • Environment Configuration
  • Monitoring and Logging
  • Security Best Practices

Practical Exercises

  • Deploy to cloud platforms
  • Set up automated deployment
  • Configure monitoring tools

Projects

  • Build a social media platform
  • Create an e-commerce website
  • Develop a real-time chat application
  • Implement a project management tool

Certification

Upon completion, receive a certificate in MERN Stack Development