MERN STACK WEB DEVELOPMENT

Course description

Embark on an immersive journey into MERN Stack development, encompassing the core technologies of MongoDB, Express.js, React, and Node.js. This comprehensive course equips you with the essential skills to build modern, full-stack web applications from scratch. From mastering JavaScript fundamentals to diving into advanced concepts like Redux for state management and RESTful API development with Express.js, you'll gain hands-on experience in every aspect of the MERN Stack. Learn to seamlessly integrate frontend and backend components, harnessing the power of React for dynamic user interfaces and MongoDB for efficient data storage. With practical projects and real-world examples, you'll develop a deep understanding of MERN architecture and best practices for scalability, security, and performance optimization. Whether you're a beginner looking to enter the world of web development or an experienced developer aiming to expand your skill set, this course offers a solid foundation in MERN Stack development. Join us and unlock your potential to create innovative and impactful web applications that meet the demands of today's digital landscape..

What you'll learn

HTML (HyperText Markup Language)

• Basics of HTML
• HTML5 features
• Semantic elements (header, footer, article, etc.)
• Forms and input types
• Multimedia: Images, audio, and video
• Tables and lists

CSS (Cascading Style Sheets)

• CSS Syntax and Selectors
• Box model
• Flexbox and Grid layout
• Media queries for responsive design
• CSS animations and transitions
• CSS Preprocessors (Optional: Introduction to SCSS/SASS)

Git and Version Control

• Introduction to Git and GitHub
• Setting up a Git repository
• Basic Git commands (clone, commit, push, pull, etc.)
• Branching and merging
• Working collaboratively with GitHub

 JavaScript / ES6

• Introduction to JavaScript
• ES6 features:
• let, const, var
•  Data Types, Operators, Conditional Statements (including if statements), and Loops
•  Arrow functions
•  Template literals
• Destructuring and spread/rest operators
•  Promises and async/await
•  DOM manipulation
•  Event handling
•  JavaScript debugging tools

AJAX (Asynchronous JavaScript and XML)

• Introduction to AJAX
• Fetch API basics
• XMLHttpRequest (legacy approach)
• Handling JSON data
• Real-time examples (e.g., form validation, dynamic content loading)

TypeScript

• What is TypeScript and why use it?
• Setting up a TypeScript environment
• Type annotations and interfaces
• Classes and inheritance
• Modules and namespaces
• TypeScript with JavaScript frameworks

Bootstrap

• Introduction to Bootstrap framework
• Grid system and responsive design
• Components: Buttons, cards, modals, etc.
• Utilities for spacing, alignment, and colors
• Customizing Bootstrap with Sas

Introduction to ReactJS

• What is ReactJS?
• Why use React?
• Key features and advantages
• Real-world applications

Environment Setup

• Installation of Node.js and npm
• Setting up a new React project
• Folder structure explanation
• Running the React application

React Basics

• React Introduction
• JSX: Syntax and usage
• Components:
• Rendering Lists
• Conditional Rendering
• Props and State

Advanced React Concepts

• Component Lifecycle
• Forms
• Events in React
• Event binding

Working with APIs

• Fetching data with Axios
• Handling API responses and errors
• Displaying API data in components

Routing

• Introduction to React Router
• Setting up routing in a project
• Nested routes and dynamic routing
• Navigation (Link, NavLink, useNavigate)

State Management with Redux

• Introduction to Redux
• Redux store, actions, and reducers
• Connecting Redux to a React app
• Middleware and asynchronous actions (Redux Thunk)

Comparison: React vs Angular

• Key differences in architecture
• Performance and use cases

Capstone Project

• Description: A full-fledged React project integrating learned concepts.

Introduction to MongoDB

• What is MongoDB?
• Features and advantages of MongoDB
• NoSQL database overview
• Comparison with relational databases

Installation and Setup

• Installing MongoDB on various platforms (Windows, macOS, Linux)
• Setting up MongoDB Compass (GUI)
• Running the MongoDB server
• Introduction to Mongo Shell

Data Modeling in MongoDB

• Understanding collections and documents
• Schema design and embedding vs referencing
• Advantages of flexible schema

CRUD Operation

• Create
• Update
• Delete

Working with Databases and Collections

• Creating a Database
• Creating Collections
• Dropping Databases and Collections

Introduction to Node.js

• What is Node.js?
• Features and advantages of Node.js
• Understanding the JavaScript runtime environment

Installation and Setup

• Installing Node.js on various platforms
• Verifying the installation
• Introduction to Node.js REPL (Read-Eval-Print Loop)

Getting Started with Node.js

• Creating a simple Node.js application
• Setting up a basic Node.js server
• Sending basic HTTP requests and responses

Node Package Manager (NPM)

• What is NPM?
• Installing and managing packages
• Understanding package.json

Core Concepts in Nodejs

• Callbacks
• Event-driven programming
• Event Loop
• File System

Building A REST API with Node.js

• Setting up a RESTful server
• Handling GET, POST, PUT, and DELETE requests
• Returning JSON responses
• Using middleware

Introduction to Express.js

• What is Express.js?
• Features of Express.js
• Advantages of using Express.js with Node.js

Installation and Setup

• Installing Node.js and npm
• Setting up an Express.js project
• Creating a basic Express server

Routing in Express.js

• Defining routes
• Route parameters and query strings
• Handling dynamic URLs

HTTP Methods

• Overview of HTTP methods (GET, POST, PUT, DELETE)
• Handling requests and responses in Express

URL Building

• Structuring URLs
• Using route parameters and query parameters

Middleware in Express.js

• What is middleware?
• Built-in middleware
• Custom middleware
• Third-party middleware

Express with Databases (Mongoose)

• Introduction to MongoDB and Mongoose
• Connecting Express.js to a MongoDB database
• Performing CRUD operations using Mongoose

JWT Token Authentication

• What is JWT (JSON Web Token)?
• Implementing user authentication using JWT
• Protecting routes with JWT

REST APIs with Express.js

• Designing RESTful APIs
• Building CRUD APIs
• Testing APIs using tools like Postman

Error Handling

• Handling errors in Express.js
• Creating custom error handlers
• Returning meaningful error responses

Best Practices in Express.js

• Organizing project structure
• Using environment variables
• Logging and monitoring
• Securing Express applications

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