Unlock the full potential of web development by mastering the MERN stack—MongoDB, Express.js, React, and Node.js—in this comprehensive course. Whether you're a beginner or looking to refine your skills, this course will take you from the very basics of HTML, CSS, and JavaScript to building full-stack applications from scratch using the MERN stack. You'll learn how to create robust backends, dynamic frontends, and everything in between, gaining hands-on experience in building and deploying real-world applications. By the end, you'll have the confidence to develop full-stack web applications, integrate APIs, and manage databases like a pro.
Syllabus:
Module 1: Introduction to Full-Stack Development
What is full-stack development?
Overview of the MERN stack: MongoDB, Express.js, React, and Node.js
Setting up your development environment
Git and version control basics
Module 2: HTML & CSS Foundations
Structuring web pages with HTML5
Styling web pages with modern CSS (Flexbox, Grid)
Responsive web design: Media queries and mobile-first design
Hands-on project: Building a landing page
Module 3: JavaScript Essentials
JavaScript fundamentals: Variables, functions, and control flow
DOM manipulation and event handling
JavaScript ES6+ features (let/const, arrow functions, destructuring, etc.)
AJAX and working with APIs
Module 4: Introduction to Node.js & Express.js
What is Node.js? Introduction to server-side JavaScript
Setting up a Node.js server
Building a RESTful API with Express.js
Middleware, routing, and handling requests
Module 5: MongoDB & Mongoose
Introduction to MongoDB and NoSQL databases
Working with MongoDB Atlas: Cloud database setup
Introduction to Mongoose for schema design and data validation
CRUD operations (Create, Read, Update, Delete) with MongoDB
Module 6: Integrating Frontend with Backend
Connecting your Node.js API to the frontend
Working with JSON data and AJAX requests
Fetching and displaying data from the backend on the frontend
Project: Building a simple full-stack application
Module 7: React.js - The Frontend Powerhouse
Introduction to React: Components, JSX, and state
Building dynamic user interfaces with React
Managing application state with hooks (useState, useEffect)
React Router: Implementing client-side routing
Module 8: Full-Stack Project: Building a Complete MERN Application
Planning and structuring your full-stack application
Building the backend API with Node.js, Express, and MongoDB
Developing the frontend with React.js
Connecting React with Node.js via API integration
Implementing authentication and authorization
Module 9: Authentication & Security
Implementing user authentication with JWT (JSON Web Tokens)
Securing routes and protecting data
Best practices for storing passwords and sensitive data
Implementing role-based access control (RBAC)
Module 10: Deployment & Scaling Your Application
Preparing your application for production
Deploying the MERN application to Heroku or AWS
Managing and scaling your application in the cloud
Best practices for securing and optimizing your app in production
Module 11: Final Project
Build a complete, production-ready MERN stack application
Integrating advanced features like API calls, user authentication, and database management
Deploying and showcasing your final project
This course is designed to provide you with everything you need to master full-stack development using the MERN stack. By the end, you'll be confident in building, deploying, and scaling full-stack applications with HTML, CSS, JavaScript, Node.js, Express.js, MongoDB, and React!
