MERN Stack Development

Course Duration: 5 Months

  1. Week 1: Introduction to React

    • ● Overview of the React ecosystem and its advantages
    • ● Setting up a React application using Create React App
    • ● Understanding components: functional vs. class components
    • ● JSX syntax: embedding expressions and rendering elements

  2. Week 2: Props and Component Hierarchy

    • ● Understanding props and how to pass data between components
    • ● Building reusable components
    • ● Component hierarchy and composition
    • ● Managing component state with useState

  3. Week 3: Handling Events and Conditional Rendering

    • ● Handling events in React (onClick, onChange, etc.)
    • ● Conditional rendering with logical operators and ternary expressions
    • ● Creating forms and managing form state
    • ● Introduction to controlled components

  4. Week 4: React Lifecycle and Hooks

    • ● Understanding component lifecycle methods (componentDidMount, componentDidUpdate, etc.)
    • ● Introduction to React hooks: useEffect for side effects
    • ● Using custom hooks for reusable logic
    • ● Best practices for using hooks

  1. Week 5: Context API for State Management

    • ● Introduction to Context API and its purpose
    • ● Creating a context and providing it to components
    • ● Consuming context with useContext
    • ● Best practices for using context effectively

  2. Week 6: Introduction to Routing with React Router

    • ● Setting up React Router in a project
    • ● Creating routes and nested routes
    • ● Navigating programmatically
    • ● Using route parameters and query strings

  3. Week 7: Styling React Components

    • ● CSS in JS: Styled-components and Emotion
    • ● Using CSS modules for scoped styling
    • ● Responsive design techniques with Tailwind CSS
    • ● Integrating third-party libraries for styling (Bootstrap, Material-UI)

  4. Week 8: Building a Small React Application

    • ● Planning and developing a small project (e.g., a to-do list or weather app)
    • ● Implementing core features (CRUD operations)
    • ● State management with hooks and context
    • ● Testing components with Jest and React Testing Library

  1. Week 9: Introduction to Node.js

    • ● Understanding Git and GitHub
    • ● Setting up Git and creating a repository
    • ● Introduction to npm and package management
    • ● Creating a simple REST API with Node.js

  2. Week 10: Express.js Framework

    • ● Understanding the Express.js framework and its advantages
    • ● Setting up routes and middleware in Express
    • ● Handling requests and responses
    • ● Implementing error handling and logging

  3. Week 11: Database Integration with MongoDB

    • ● Introduction to MongoDB and NoSQL databases
    • ● Setting up MongoDB Atlas and connecting with Mongoose
    • ● Creating data models and schema design
    • ● Performing CRUD operations with Mongoose

  4. Week 12: Building a RESTful API

    • ● Designing a RESTful API structure
    • ● Implementing user authentication (JWT or Passport.js)
    • ● Securing API endpoints with middleware
    • ● Testing the API with Postman

  1. Week 13: Connecting React with Express

    • ● Setting up Axios for API calls in React
    • ● Fetching data from the backend and displaying it in the frontend
    • ● Managing user authentication and session state
    • ● Handling errors from API calls

  2. Week 14: Advanced Features and State Management

    • ● Implementing advanced features (pagination, filtering, searching)
    • ● State management with Redux or Context API
    • ● Optimizing performance with memoization and lazy loading
    • ● Using React Query for data fetching and state management

  3. Week 15: Deployment and Hosting

    • ● Overview of cloud platforms (Heroku, Vercel, Netlify)
    • ● Preparing the application for production
    • ● Deploying the backend and frontend applications
    • ● Environment variables and configuration management

  4. Week 16: Building a Full MERN Application

    • ● Planning and developing a full-stack MERN application
    • ● Implementing core features and ensuring a smooth user experience
    • ● Testing the application and fixing bugs
    • ● Final project presentation and code review

  1. Week 17: Advanced MERN Features

    • ● Implementing real-time features with WebSockets (Socket.io)
    • ● Introduction to GraphQL and how it differs from REST
    • ● Optimizing application performance and scalability
    • ● Best practices for code organization and documentation

  2. Week 18: Testing in MERN Applications

    • ● Understanding the importance of testing in full-stack applications
    • ● Writing unit tests for React components (Jest, React Testing Library)
    • ● Testing backend APIs with Mocha and Chai
    • ● Implementing end-to-end tests with Cypress

  3. Week 19: DevOps Basics for MERN Applications

    • ● Introduction to Continuous Integration/Continuous Deployment (CI/CD)
    • ● Understanding Docker and containerization
    • ● Setting up automated testing and deployment workflows
    • ● Monitoring application performance (logging, error tracking)

  4. Week 20: Career Preparation and Next Steps

    • ● Implementing real-time features with WebSockets (Socket.io)
    • ● Building a portfolio with projects developed during the course
    • ● Resume building and interview preparation tips
    • ● Exploring job opportunities in MERN stack development
    • ● Continuing education resources and community engagement

  1. Topics :

    • ● JavaScript DOM Manipulation
    • ● JavaScript Events

  2. Assignments:

    • ● Create a webpage that changes content dynamically using JavaScript.
    • ● Implement interactive elements using JavaScript event listeners.

  1. Topics :

    • ● Advanced JavaScript
    • ● Project Work

  2. Assignments:

    • ● Write complex scripts using functions and objects.
    • ● Begin development of the final project.

  1. Topics:

      Completing the Final Project

    • ● Integrating HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and Bootstrap
    • ● Testing and debugging

      • Deployment

    • ● Hosting websites (GitHub Pages, Netlify)
    • ● Basic SEO and accessibility considerations

  2. Assignments:

    • ● Complete and deploy the final project.
    • ● Present the project to the class.

  2. Develop a responsive, interactive website using HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and Bootstrap. The project should include:
  3. ● A multi-page layout with navigation
  4. ● Form elements with validation
  5. ● Interactive components (e.g., modals, sliders)
  6. ● Responsive design that works across devices