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Detailed Syllabus for MERN Stack Development

Course Duration: 10-16 Weeks

Prerequisites:

• Basic knowledge of HTML, CSS, and JavaScript
• Understanding of ES6+ concepts
• Basic understanding of HTTP and REST APIs

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Module 1: Introduction to MERN Stack

• What is MERN Stack?
• Why use MERN for Full-Stack Development?
• Setting up the Development Environment
  • Installing Node.js and npm
  • Installing MongoDB
  • Installing VS Code and Postman

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Module 2: JavaScript ES6+ Refresher

• Modern JavaScript Concepts
  • let, const, var
  • Arrow Functions
  • Template Literals
  • Destructuring and Spread Operator
  • Modules and Imports
  • Async/Await & Promises

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Module 3: Introduction to Node.js & Express.js (Backend Development)

• What is Node.js?
• Understanding the Event Loop in Node.js
• Introduction to npm and package.json
• Creating a Simple Node.js Server
• Introduction to Express.js
  • Setting Up Express.js
  • Middleware in Express
  • Handling HTTP Requests & Responses (GET, POST, PUT, DELETE)
  • Route Parameters and Query Strings
• Working with Postman for API Testing

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Module 4: MongoDB and Mongoose (Database Management)

• Introduction to NoSQL Databases
• Installing and Configuring MongoDB
• MongoDB vs SQL Databases
• CRUD Operations in MongoDB
• Introduction to Mongoose (ODM)
  • Connecting MongoDB with Node.js
  • Defining Schemas and Models
  • Creating, Reading, Updating, and Deleting Data
  • Schema Validations and Relationships
  • Working with MongoDB Atlas (Cloud Database)

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Module 5: RESTful API Development with Express & MongoDB

• Creating a REST API using Express & MongoDB
• Handling API Routes and Controllers
• Implementing Middleware for Authentication and Authorization
• Error Handling in Express
• Using Postman to Test APIs
• Introduction to JWT (JSON Web Tokens) for Authentication

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Module 6: Introduction to React.js (Frontend Development)

• What is React?
• React vs Traditional JavaScript Frameworks
• Setting up a React Project using Vite/Create React App
• Understanding JSX (JavaScript XML)
• Components, Props, and State
• Functional vs Class Components
• Handling Events and Forms in React
• React Developer Tools

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Module 7: React Hooks and State Management

• Introduction to React Hooks
  • useState
  • useEffect
  • useContext
  • useRef
  • useReducer
• Context API for Global State Management
• Introduction to Redux (State Management Library)
  • Store, Actions, Reducers
  • React-Redux Setup
  • Using Redux Toolkit for Simplified State Management

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Module 8: React Router and Component Styling

• Client-Side Routing with React Router
  • Installation and Setup
  • Creating Dynamic Routes
  • Redirects and Navigation Guards
• Styling in React
  • CSS Modules
  • Styled-Components
  • Tailwind CSS
  • Material-UI (MUI)

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Module 9: Integrating React with Node.js & Express.js

• Making API Calls from React using fetch() and Axios
• Connecting the React Frontend with Express.js Backend
• Handling CORS Issues
• Displaying Data from Backend in React Components
• Form Handling and Data Submission

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Module 10: Authentication and Authorization

• Implementing User Authentication
  • JWT (JSON Web Token) Authentication
  • Securing Routes with Authentication Middleware
  • User Registration and Login System
• Role-Based Access Control (RBAC)
• Storing Authentication Tokens in Local Storage / Cookies

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Module 11: File Uploads & Deployment

• Uploading Images and Files using Multer
• Image Storage in MongoDB / Cloud Storage (Cloudinary, AWS S3)
• Deploying MERN Applications
  • Deploying Backend on Render, Railway, or Vercel
  • Deploying Frontend on Vercel, Netlify
  • Using MongoDB Atlas for Cloud Database
  • Setting Up CI/CD Pipelines

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Module 12: Real-Time Applications with WebSockets & Third-Party Integrations

• Introduction to WebSockets and Socket.io
• Implementing Real-Time Chat Application
• Integrating Third-Party APIs (Stripe, PayPal for Payment Processing)
• Using Firebase for Notifications

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Module 13: Advanced MERN Concepts

• Server-Side Rendering (SSR) with Next.js
• Implementing Pagination and Filtering
• Caching with Redis
• Rate Limiting and Security Best Practices
• Performance Optimization Techniques

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Module 14: Project Development & Case Studies

• Mini Projects:
  • To-Do List App
  • Weather App using External APIs
  • Blogging Platform
• Final Project:
  • E-commerce Website (Full Stack)
  • Social Media Application
  • Expense Tracker App
  • Online Food Ordering System