MERN

Module 1: Introduction to MERN Stack

Overview of MERN Stack
● Introduction to MongoDB, Express.js, React.js, and Node.js
● Advantages of using MERN stack for web development
Setting Up Development Environment
● Installing Node.js and npm
● Setting up MongoDB
● Creating a new React project

Module 2: Backend Development with Node.js and Express.js

Introduction to Node.js and Express.js
● Basics of Node.js and server-side JavaScript
● Creating a basic Express.js server
● Routing and middleware in Express.js
RESTful API Development
● Designing RESTful APIs with Express.js
● Implementing CRUD operations (Create, Read, Update, Delete)
● Handling HTTP requests and responses
Working with MongoDB
● Introduction to MongoDB and NoSQL databases
● Connecting Express.js to MongoDB
● Performing CRUD operations with MongoDB

Module 3: Frontend Development with React.js

Introduction to React.js
● Basics of React components and JSX syntax
● Setting up React project structure
● State and props in React components
React Router for Navigation
● Setting up routes with React Router
● Creating navigation menus and links
● Implementing nested routes
Managing State with Redux (Optional)
● Introduction to Redux for state management
● Setting up Redux in a React application
● Managing global state with Redux reducers and actions
Module 4: Full-Stack Development with MERN
Integrating Backend with Frontend
● Connecting React.js frontend to Express.js backend
● Making API requests from React components
● Handling responses and updating UI
Authentication and Authorization
● Implementing user authentication with JSON Web Tokens (JWT)
● Securing routes and endpoints
● Storing user data securely in MongoDB

Module 5: Advanced Topics

File Uploads
● Handling file uploads in a MERN stack application
● Uploading files to the server using Multer
● Storing file paths in MongoDB
Real-Time Communication (Optional)
● Introduction to WebSocket protocol
● Implementing real-time chat or notifications using Socket.IO

Module 6: Deployment and Productionization

Deployment Strategies
● Deploying MERN stack applications to cloud platforms (e.g., Heroku, AWS,
DigitalOcean)
● Configuring environment variables for production
Performance Optimization
● Optimizing frontend and backend performance
● Caching strategies for improving response time

Module 7: Testing and Debugging

Unit Testing
● Writing unit tests for backend APIs using Jest or Mocha
● Testing React components with Jest and React Testing Library
Debugging Techniques
● Debugging backend and frontend code using developer tools
● Best practices for error handling and logging

Module 8: Continuous Integration and Continuous Deployment

(CI/CD)
 Setting up CI/CD Pipelines
● Automating builds and deployments using tools like GitHub Actions or
Travis CI
● Running automated tests as part of CI/CD pipeline

Module 9: Project Work

Capstone Project
● Working on a full-stack MERN project from start to finish
● Implementing all learned concepts and features
● Deploying the project to a live server