MERN Stack Web Development

Beginner to Advanced | 60 Days Schedule

60-Day Schedule

1
Week 1-2: JavaScript Fundamentals & Node.js

Learn JavaScript basics and ES6 features, followed by Node.js basics, including NPM, modules, and asynchronous programming.

2
Week 3: MongoDB Basics

Get hands-on experience with MongoDB, including CRUD operations and advanced concepts like querying and Mongoose.

3
Week 4: Express.js Basics

Learn to build REST APIs, handle HTTP requests, and manage routing, middleware, and error handling with Express.js.

4
Week 5-6: React Basics

Get introduced to React, including components, props, state management, and hooks like useState and useEffect.

5
Week 7-8: Connecting Frontend and Backend (MERN)

Integrate the front-end (React) with the back-end (Node.js/Express), perform CRUD operations, and manage authentication using JWT.

6
Week 9: Advanced MERN Concepts & Final Project

Learn advanced MERN concepts like file uploads, notifications, real-time functionality, and optimization techniques, followed by the final project.

Course Information

Prerequisites: Basic knowledge of programming concepts and an understanding of web technologies.

Skills Covered: JavaScript, Node.js, MongoDB, Express.js, React, JWT authentication, API development, deployment.

Course Outcomes: You will be proficient in building and deploying full-stack applications using the MERN stack (MongoDB, Express.js, React, Node.js).

Modules

JavaScript Fundamentals & Node.js

Learn JavaScript fundamentals and dive into Node.js basics to understand asynchronous programming and file systems.

  • JavaScript Basics
  • Node.js and NPM
  • Asynchronous Programming
MongoDB Basics

Understand NoSQL databases and MongoDB, including CRUD operations, querying, and Mongoose integration.

  • CRUD Operations
  • MongoDB Indexing
  • Mongoose and Data Validation
Express.js Basics

Learn how to build REST APIs and handle routing, middleware, and error handling using Express.js.

  • Express Setup
  • REST API Design
  • Middleware & Error Handling
React Basics

Learn the core concepts of React, including components, state management, and hooks like useState and useEffect.

  • React Setup
  • Functional Components & JSX
  • useState and useEffect

Final Project

Project Description: Build a full-stack MERN application, including front-end with React, back-end with Node.js/Express, and MongoDB integration. Key features include:

  • User authentication with JWT
  • CRUD operations
  • Real-time functionality with WebSockets
  • File uploads and notifications

Deployment: Deploy the application on cloud platforms like Heroku for the back-end and Netlify for the front-end.