Full Stack Web Development (MERN)
Course Description:
This hands-on MERN Full Stack Web Development course is designed for aspiring developers and programmers seeking to master the art of both front-end and back-end development. The curriculum is structured to provide a balanced blend of theory and practical application, allowing students to grasp the intricacies of each component in the MERN stack.
Prerequisites:
Basic understanding of HTML, CSS, and JavaScript
Familiarity with version control (Git/GitHub)
What is web development?
Front-end vs Back-end vs Full Stack
Overview of MERN Stack: MongoDB, Express.js, React.js, Node.js
Tools and environment setup: VS Code, Git, npm, MongoDB Compass, Postman
Understanding RESTful architecture and APIs
HTML5: structure, tags, semantic elements
CSS3: selectors, box model, positioning, transitions
Flexbox and CSS Grid
Responsive Web Design with Media Queries
Bootstrap and Tailwind CSS introduction
JavaScript syntax, variables, and data types
Arrays, objects, functions, and loops
ES6+ features: let/const, arrow functions, spread/rest, destructuring
DOM manipulation and event handling
Introduction to Fetch API and JSON
Installing and configuring Git
Git commands: clone, commit, push, pull, branch, merge
Managing repositories on GitHub
Collaboration and resolving merge conflicts
Closures, callbacks, and promises
Async/await and handling asynchronous operations
JavaScript modules and bundling
Error handling and debugging techniques
Introduction to React and component-based architecture
JSX syntax and rendering elements
Functional vs class components
State, props, and event handling
React Hooks: useState, useEffect, useRef, useContext
Conditional rendering and list rendering
Form handling and validation
React Router for navigation
CSS modules, styled-components
Tailwind CSS with React
Responsive design in React applications
Animations with Framer Motion
Introduction to Node.js and npm
Building a server with HTTP module
Understanding the Event Loop
Creating RESTful APIs with Express.js
Middleware and routing in Express
Error handling and logging
NoSQL vs SQL databases
Introduction to MongoDB and MongoDB Atlas
CRUD operations using MongoDB
Integrating MongoDB with Mongoose
Schema design, validations, and population
Connecting React front-end with Express/Node back-end
Using Axios or Fetch for API requests
Creating reusable API endpoints
Managing state with React Context or Redux (optional)
Cross-Origin Resource Sharing (CORS) and API security
User authentication with JWT (JSON Web Tokens)
Password hashing with bcrypt
Login, register, logout functionality
Protected routes and role-based access control
Cookies vs Tokens
Preparing front-end and back-end for production
Deploying Node.js API to platforms like Render, Railway, or Heroku
Deploying React front-end to Netlify or Vercel
Hosting MongoDB with Atlas
Environment variables and configuration
Pagination and filtering in APIs
File uploads with Multer
Image storage using Cloudinary or Firebase
Performance optimization for React apps
Code splitting and lazy loading
Caching techniques
Debugging tools and techniques (browser dev tools, console, Postman)
Unit testing with Jest
Component testing in React with React Testing Library
API testing with Postman or Supertest
Building a complete MERN stack project (e.g., E-commerce, Blog, Social Media app)
GitHub project structure and collaboration
Project presentation and documentation
Code quality and code reviews
Writing clean and readable code
Developer portfolio and resume creation
Freelancing platforms (Upwork, Fiverr)
Introduction to Agile, Scrum & working with teams
Admin panel using React
Role-based permissions
Data visualization with Recharts or Chart.js
Analytics dashboard implementation
Introduction to AI and its role in web development
Using OpenAI's GPT models via API (e.g., ChatGPT integration)
Building intelligent chatbots with React + Node.js
Sentiment analysis using external ML APIs
Image recognition using TensorFlow.js or external APIs
AI-powered search and recommendations
Ethics and responsible AI usage in web applications
Course Objectives:
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Front-end Foundations: Dive into HTML5, CSS3, and JavaScript to build a strong foundation for front-end development. Learn the essentials of React.js, a cutting-edge JavaScript library for building user interfaces, and understand how to create responsive and interactive web applications.
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Back-end Proficiency with Node.js and Express.js: : Explore the server-side of web development by delving into Node.js and Express.js. Understand how to build RESTful APIs, handle HTTP requests, and seamlessly integrate server-side logic into your applications.
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Data Management with MongoDB and Mongoose: Uncover the power of MongoDB, a NoSQL database, and leverage Mongoose for efficient data modeling and interaction. Master CRUD operations, schema design, and data validation, ensuring your application's data layer is robust and scalable.
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State Management and Advanced React Techniques: Move beyond the basics of React.js and delve into advanced concepts such as React Hooks, functional components, and state management with Context API and Redux. Learn to handle forms effectively and enhance the user experience.
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Deployment Strategies: Understand deployment best practices and deploy your applications using platforms like Heroku and Netlify. Ensure your projects are optimized for production and accessible to a global audience.
