Full Stack MERN

•    Duration: 6 Months
•    Eligibility: 12th Passed

MERN Full Stack is a comprehensive development framework that combines MongoDB (database), Express.js (backend framework), React.js (frontend library), and Node.js (runtime environment). It enables developers to build dynamic, scalable, and responsive web applications using JavaScript for both client-side and server-side development. This stack is widely used for creating modern, full-featured applications efficiently.

Syllabus:

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• 1. Introduction to Web Development
  • Overview of full-stack development
  • Frontend vs Backend development
  • Introduction to MERN Stack and its advantages

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• 2. Introduction to JavaScript & ES6
  • Variables, data types, and operators
  • Functions, objects, and arrays
  • Arrow functions, destructuring, and template literals
  • Promises, async/await, and error handling
  • Introduction to JavaScript modules

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• 3. Introduction to Node.js
  • What is Node.js and its uses
  • Setting up Node.js environment
  • Introduction to npm (Node Package Manager)
  • Node.js modules and npm packages
  • Event-driven architecture and the Event Loop
  • Working with the File System (fs module)

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• 4. Express.js Framework
  • Introduction to Express.js and setting up a basic server
  • Routing in Express
  • Middleware and handling HTTP requests
  • Working with query parameters and request bodies
  • Building RESTful APIs
  • Error handling and validation in Express

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• 5. MongoDB
  • Introduction to NoSQL databases
  • Setting up MongoDB and connecting with Node.js using Mongoose
  • CRUD operations (Create, Read, Update, Delete)
  • Data validation and schema design
  • Aggregation in MongoDB
  • Indexing and performance optimization

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• 6. Introduction to React.js
  • What is React.js and why use it
  • Setting up React environment with Create React App
  • JSX syntax and components
  • State and Props
  • Event handling in React
  • React component lifecycle methods
  • Conditional rendering and lists
  • Forms and user input

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• 7. React Advanced Concepts
  • React hooks (useState, useEffect, useContext, etc.)
  • Context API for state management
  • React Router for navigation
  • Error boundaries in React
  • Component optimization and performance
  • Building reusable components
  • React testing with Jest and React Testing Library

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• 8. Integrating Frontend and Backend
  • Making API requests from React to Express (AJAX, Fetch API, Axios)
  • Handling asynchronous operations in React
  • Managing application state in React using Context API or Redux
  • Authentication and Authorization in MERN (JWT, cookies, sessions)
  • Protecting routes in the frontend with React Router
  • Handling errors and loading states in React applications

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• 9. Authentication and Authorization
  • User registration and login
  • JWT (JSON Web Tokens) authentication
  • Creating secure authentication with bcrypt.js
  • Protecting API routes with JWT
  • Managing session and user state in React
  • Role-based access control

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• 10. Advanced Topics
  • Server-side rendering (SSR) with React
  • Introduction to GraphQL
  • Caching strategies with Redis
  • WebSockets for real-time communication
  • Building and consuming REST APIs
  • Deploying MERN applications

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• 11. Deployment and Hosting
  • Deployment to Heroku
  • Setting up a production environment
  • Environment variables and config management
  • Deploying MongoDB with MongoDB Atlas
  • Deployment with Docker (optional)
  • Continuous integration and continuous deployment (CI/CD)

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• Final Project
  • Design and build a full-stack MERN application
  • Implement best practices, authentication, and error handling
  • Deployment to a cloud platform (Heroku, DigitalOcean, etc.)

Assignment:  Self-Assessment by Faculty

Exit Profiles: Junior Full Stack Developer (MERN) | React.js Frontend Developer | Node.js Backend Developer | Full Stack Intern (MERN Stack) | Web Developer (React & Node)