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