1. Introduction to MERN Stack

Content:

  • Overview of the MERN architecture
  • Key benefits of using MERN for web development
  • Setting up the development environment
  • Introduction to Node.js and npm

2. MongoDB for Beginners

Learn how to design, query, and manage databases using MongoDB, the NoSQL database in the MERN stack.
Content:

  • Introduction to MongoDB and NoSQL databases
  • Creating databases and collections
  • CRUD operations (Create, Read, Update, Delete)
  • Indexing and data aggregation techniques

3. Building APIs with Express.js

Master the fundamentals of Express.js to create robust server-side APIs and middleware for your applications.
Content:

  • Setting up an Express.js server
  • Creating RESTful APIs for data handling
  • Middleware for authentication and error handling
  • Integrating MongoDB with Express.js

4. Frontend Development with React

Harness the power of React to build dynamic, interactive, and reusable components for your web application.
Content:

  • React components, props, and state management
  • React Router for building single-page applications
  • Introduction to hooks (useState, useEffect)
  • Integrating APIs with React using Axios or Fetch

5. Node.js for Backend Development

Leverage Node.js to develop scalable and high-performance server-side applications.
Content:

  • Understanding asynchronous programming and event-driven architecture
  • Building a Node.js server
  • Working with file systems and streams
  • Debugging and performance optimization

6. Connecting the MERN Stack

Integrate MongoDB, Express.js, React, and Node.js to build a seamless full-stack application.
Content:

  • Creating a complete project structure
  • Handling API requests from React to Express.js
  • Managing state across components
  • Implementing authentication with JWT (JSON Web Tokens)

7. Deployment of MERN Applications

Deploy your MERN stack application to the cloud and make it live.
Content:

  • Hosting React frontend on platforms like Netlify
  • Deploying backend on services like Heroku or AWS
  • Connecting to cloud databases like MongoDB Atlas
  • CI/CD for continuous integration and deployment

8. Capstone Project: Full-Stack Application Development

Apply all your knowledge to develop a real-world project, showcasing your MERN stack skills.
Content:

  • Design and implement a user authentication system
  • Build a dynamic dashboard with React
  • Manage database interactions with MongoDB
  • Deploy the application to a live server