Syllabus – MEAN Stack
The MEAN stack includes MongoDB, Express.js, Angular, and Node.js – a powerful combination to develop dynamic full-stack web applications using JavaScript throughout.
Session 1 – Introduction to MEAN Stack
- Overview of MEAN Stack
- Architecture and Flow
- Setting up Development Environment
- Installing Node.js and Angular CLI
- Project Structure and Folder Organization
Session 2 – Node.js Essentials
- Core Modules
- Creating HTTP Servers
- Event Loop and Asynchronous Programming
- npm and Package Management
- Creating a Simple Backend
Session 3 – Express.js Framework
- Setting up Express Application
- Routing and Middleware
- Working with RESTful APIs
- Error Handling and Logging
- Authentication and Authorization
Session 4 – MongoDB and Mongoose
- Introduction to NoSQL Database
- Collections, Documents, CRUD
- Schema Design and Validation
- Mongoose ODM
- Aggregation and Indexing
Session 5 – Angular Fundamentals
- Angular CLI and Project Setup
- Components and Modules
- Templates and Data Binding
- Directives and Pipes
- Angular Lifecycle Hooks
Session 6 – Angular Services and Routing
- Creating and Injecting Services
- HTTPClient for REST API Calls
- Routing and Navigation
- Route Guards
- Error Handling and Observables
Session 7 – Form Handling and Validation
- Template-driven Forms
- Reactive Forms
- Custom Form Controls
- Validation Techniques
- Dynamic Forms in Angular
Session 8 – Integrating MEAN Components
- Connecting Angular Frontend to Express API
- Token-Based Authentication (JWT)
- CRUD Operations from Angular
- Error and Response Handling
- Environment Configuration
Session 9 – Deployment and Final Project
- Production Build with Angular
- Deploying Node.js and MongoDB
- Hosting on Cloud Platforms (Heroku, Render, etc.)
- CI/CD Setup Basics
- Final Full-Stack Project Integration