Course Overview

This intensive course is designed to provide a thorough understanding of the MERN stack, which includes MongoDB, ExpressJS, ReactJS, and Node.js. You’ll learn how to build and deploy full-stack web applications using these technologies. The course covers everything from basic concepts to advanced techniques, ensuring you gain the skills needed to become a proficient MERN stack developer.

Prerequisites

  • Basic understanding of HTML, CSS, and JavaScript
  • Familiarity with basic programming concepts

What will you Learn?

  • Understand and use MongoDB for data storage.
  • Develop server-side applications using ExpressJS and Node.js.
  • Build dynamic front-end applications with ReactJS.
  • Integrate the front-end and back-end to create complete MERN stack applications.
  • Implement RESTful APIs and manage state in React applications.
  • Deploy and maintain full-stack applications.

Course Content

JavaScript

  • Introduction to JavaScript
    • History and evolution
    • Setting up the development environment
  • Basic Syntax and Operators
    • Variables and Data Types
    • Operators (Arithmetic, Logical, Comparison)
  • Control Structures
    • Conditional Statements (if, else, switch)
    • Loops (for, while, do-while)
  • Functions
    • Function Declarations and Expressions
    • Arrow Functions
    • Higher-Order Functions and Callbacks
  • Objects and Arrays
    • Object Creation and Manipulation
    • Array Methods and Iteration
  • The DOM (Document Object Model)
    • Selecting and Manipulating DOM Elements
    • Event Handling
  • Error Handling
    • Try, Catch, and Finally
  • Asynchronous JavaScript
    • Callbacks
    • Promises
    • Async/Await

ES6 (ECMAScript 2015 and beyond)

  • Introduction to ES6
    • Let and Const
      • Template Literals
        • Arrow Functions
          • Enhanced Object Literals
            • Destructuring Assignment
              • Arrays and Objects
            • Modules
              • Import and Export
            • Spread and Rest Operators
              • Classes
                • Syntax and Inheritance
              • Promises and Async/Await

                Node.js

                • Introduction to Node.js
                  • What is Node.js and Why Use It?
                  • Installing Node.js and npm
                • Core Modules
                  • File System (fs)
                  • Path
                  • HTTP
                • Creating a Simple Server
                  • Asynchronous Programming in Node.js
                    • Callbacks
                    • Promises
                  • npm (Node Package Manager)
                    • Installing and Using Packages
                    • Creating a Package
                  • Event Loop and Event Emitter
                    • Building and Structuring a Node.js Application

                      ExpressJS

                      • Introduction to ExpressJS
                        • Setting Up Express
                          • Creating an Express Application
                        • Routing
                          • Defining Routes
                          • Route Parameters and Query Strings
                        • Middlewares
                          • Application-Level Middleware
                          • Router-Level Middleware
                          • Built-In Middleware
                          • Error-Handling Middleware
                          • Third-Party Middleware
                        • Handling Requests and Responses
                          • Template Engines
                            • Using EJS, Pug, or Handlebars
                          • Error Handling
                            • Working with Databases
                              • Connecting to a MongoDB Database
                              • CRUD Operations

                            MongoDB

                            • Introduction to MongoDB
                              • NoSQL vs SQL Databases
                              • Installing and Setting Up MongoDB
                            • MongoDB Basics
                              • Collections and Documents
                              • Basic CRUD Operations
                            • Advanced Queries
                              • Query Operators
                              • Update Operators
                            • Indexes
                              • Aggregation Framework
                                • Working with Mongoose
                                  • Defining Schemas and Models
                                  • Validation and Middleware

                                RESTful APIs

                                • Introduction to RESTful Architecture
                                  • Principles of REST
                                • Designing RESTful APIs
                                  • Resources and URIs
                                  • HTTP Methods (GET, POST, PUT, DELETE)
                                • Building RESTful APIs with ExpressJS
                                  • Creating Routes for CRUD Operations
                                • Handling Requests and Responses
                                  • Status Codes
                                  • Error Handling
                                • Authentication and Authorization
                                  • Basic Auth
                                  • Token-Based Auth (JWT)
                                • Testing APIs
                                  • Using Postman or Insomnia
                                  • Writing Automated Tests

                                ReactJS

                                • Introduction to React
                                  • What is React and Why Use It?
                                  • Setting Up a React Environment
                                • React Basics
                                  • Components and JSX
                                  • Props and State
                                • Handling Events
                                  • Conditional Rendering
                                    • Lists and Keys
                                      • Forms and Controlled Components
                                        • Lifting State Up
                                          • React Router
                                            • Setting Up React Router
                                            • Route Parameters and Nested Routes
                                          • State Management
                                            • Context API
                                            • Redux with RTK
                                          • Hooks
                                            • useState
                                            • useEffect
                                            • useContext
                                            • useReducer
                                            • useCallback
                                            • useMemo
                                            • useRef
                                            • Custom Hooks
                                          • Fetching Data
                                            • Using Fetch API
                                            • Using Axios

                                          Next.Js

                                          • Basic of Next JS
                                            • Introduction to Next.js
                                            • Setting Up the Development Environment
                                            • Pages and Components
                                            • Static Generation and Server-Side Rendering
                                            • API Routes
                                          • Routing
                                            • File-Based Routing
                                            • Link Component and Navigation
                                            • Advanced Routing
                                          • Styling
                                            • Global CSS
                                            • CSS Modules
                                            • Styled JSX
                                          • Tailwindcss
                                            • Introduction to Tailwind CSS
                                            • Setting Up Tailwind CSS
                                            • Using Tailwind CSS
                                          • Deploy Next JS Project
                                            • Preparing for Deployment
                                            • Deployment Platforms (Vercel, Netlify, Heroku, etc.)

                                          We Build 3 Real World Projects

                                          • Real Time Communication Application
                                            • E-commerce Web Application
                                              • Employee Management System

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