FULL STACK WEB DEVELOPMENT WITH MERN STACK

This comprehensive course is designed to equip learners with the skills needed to become a Full Stack Web Developer using the MERN Stack — MongoDB, Express.js, React.js, and Node.js. Through hands-on projects and real-world applications, students will gain in-depth knowledge of both Front-End and Back-End development, enabling them to build dynamic, scalable, and modern web applications from scratch.
Whether you're a beginner looking to break into web development or an experienced developer aiming to upgrade your skills, this course will guide you through the complete development lifecycle, from creating responsive user interfaces to building RESTful APIs and deploying applications to the cloud.

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LEARNING OUTCOMES:
By the end of this course, students will be able to:
Understand and work with the core technologies of the MERN Stack.
Build full-featured web applications using React.js for the frontend.
Develop RESTful APIs with Node.js and Express.js.
Design and manage NoSQL databases with MongoDB.
Implement user authentication and security best practices.
Use tools like Git, Postman, and Docker for modern development workflows.
Deploy full stack applications on platforms like Heroku, Vercel, or AWS.
Collaborate using Agile and version control systems.

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COURSE MODULES / SYLLABUS:

Introduction to Full Stack Development
Overview of web development
Understanding the MERN stack

Frontend Development with React.js
JSX, Components, State & Props
React Hooks and Routing
Form handling and validation
State management (Context API / Redux)

Backend Development with Node.js and Express.js
Setting up Node.js & Express.js server
Creating RESTful APIs
Middleware and routing
Error handling

Database Integration with MongoDB
MongoDB fundamentals and CRUD operations
Mongoose for schema and data modeling
Data validation and relationships

Authentication and Authorization
JWT-based user authentication
Role-based access control
Securing APIs

Advanced Topics
File uploads
Real-time features with WebSockets (optional)
Testing with Jest and Postman

Deployment and DevOps
Environment variables and production builds
CI/CD basics
Deployment to cloud services (Heroku, Vercel, etc.)

Capstone Project
Plan, build, and deploy a full stack application
Use Git for version control
Present and document the project

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TARGET AUDIENCE
Aspiring Web Developers and Programmers
Front-end developers looking to become full stack
Back-end developers wanting to learn front-end skills
Anyone interested in building production-ready web applications

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PREREQUISITES
Basic understanding of HTML, CSS, and JavaScript
Prior programming experience is helpful but not required

TOOLS & TECHNOLOGIES REQUIRED

Development Tools:

Code Editor: VS Code

Version Control: Git & GitHub

Package Manager: npm or yarn

Browser DevTools: Chrome Developer Tools

Frontend Tools:

React.js (with Hooks, Router, Context/Redux)

HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript (ES6+)

Tailwind CSS / Bootstrap (optional for UI styling)

Backend Tools:

Node.js

Express.js

REST APIs

Postman (for testing APIs)

Database:

MongoDB (cloud via MongoDB Atlas)

Mongoose (ODM for MongoDB)

Security:

bcrypt, JWT

Helmet, CORS middleware

Deployment:

Heroku / Vercel / Netlify

GitHub for code hosting

dotenv for environment configs

Testing (Optional/Advanced):

Jest / Mocha / Cypress

ESLint for code linting

Prettier for formatting

COURSE DURATION:

Level                         Duration

Beginner to Advanced 3 to 6 months (based on pace)

Intensive Bootcamp 12 to 16 weeks (full-time)

Part-time / Evening         20 to 24 weeks (3–6 hrs/week)

Duration can vary depending on prior experience, course depth, and learning format (self-paced vs instructor-led).