Syllabus - MERN Stack

The MERN stack is a popular set of technologies used to build full-stack web applications. It combines MongoDB, Express.js, React, and Node.js, providing a comprehensive framework for developing modern, scalable, and efficient web applications.

Session 1 – Introduction to MERN Stack

  • Overview of MERN Stack
  • Setting Up Development Environment
  • Introduction to Node.js
  • Introduction to MongoDB
  • Introduction to Express.js
  • Introduction to React
  • Building a Basic MERN Stack Application
  • Understanding RESTful APIs
  • Basic CRUD Operations
  • Project Setup and Structure

Session 2 – Node.js and Express.js

  • Deep Dive into Node.js
  • Node.js Modules and Package Management
  • Understanding Asynchronous Programming
  • Creating a RESTful API with Express.js
  • Middleware Functions
  • Routing in Express.js
  • Handling HTTP Requests and Responses
  • Data Validation and Error Handling
  • Connecting Express.js with MongoDB
  • Authentication and Authorization
  • Logging and Monitoring in Express.js

Session 3 – MongoDB

  • Introduction to MongoDB
  • MongoDB Data Model and Schema Design
  • CRUD Operations in MongoDB
  • Aggregation Framework
  • Indexing and Performance Optimization
  • Data Validation in MongoDB
  • Using Mongoose for Object Data Modeling
  • Handling Relationships Between Documents
  • Backup and Restore in MongoDB
  • Integrating MongoDB with Express.js
  • Security Best Practices for MongoDB

Session 4 – React Basics

  • Introduction to React
  • Setting Up React Development Environment
  • Understanding JSX
  • Components and Props
  • State Management
  • Event Handling
  • Conditional Rendering
  • Lists and Keys
  • Forms and Controlled Components
  • React Router Basics
  • Introduction to React DevTools

Session 5 – Advanced React

  • React Hooks (useState, useEffect, etc.)
  • Context API for State Management
  • Custom Hooks
  • Higher-Order Components (HOCs)
  • Render Props
  • Code Splitting and Lazy Loading
  • React Suspense
  • Optimizing Performance
  • Testing React Components (Jest, React Testing Library)
  • Integrating with Redux for State Management

Session 6 – MERN Stack Integration

  • Connecting React with Node.js and Express.js
  • Handling User Authentication with JWT
  • Form Handling and Validation
  • State Management Across Components
  • Managing API Calls and Data Fetching
  • Deploying MERN Stack Applications
  • Using Docker for Containerization
  • CI/CD Pipelines for MERN Applications
  • Performance Tuning and Optimization
  • Monitoring and Debugging MERN Applications
  • Integrating with Third-Party APIs