Course Overview:

Course Title: MERN Stack Development Essentials

Course Duration: 24 Weeks (6 Months)

Course Description: This six-month course is designed for individuals aiming to gain comprehensive skills in MERN stack development, covering the full web development stack. Participants will explore core concepts, best practices, and practical applications of MongoDB, Express.js, React.js, and Node.js. Through hands-on projects, real-world scenarios, and detailed tutorials, participants will gain proficiency in building end-to-end web applications.

Detailed Course Outline:

Months 1-2: Introduction to Web Development and MongoDB

• Understanding Web Development Basics

  • Overview of web development concepts
  • Introduction to the MERN stack

• Introduction to MongoDB

  • NoSQL databases and MongoDB fundamentals
  • MongoDB setup and basic operations

Months 3-4: Building Backend with Node.js and Express.js

• Node.js Fundamentals

  • Introduction to server-side JavaScript with Node.js
  • Asynchronous programming in Node.js

• Express.js Framework

  • Creating RESTful APIs with Express.js
  • Middleware and routing in Express.js

Months 5-6: Frontend Development with React.js

• React.js Fundamentals

  • React components and JSX syntax
  • State management and props in React.js

• Building Single Page Applications (SPAs)

  • Creating dynamic UIs with React Router
  • State management with Context API and Redux

Months 7-8: Connecting Frontend and Backend

• RESTful API Integration with React.js

  • Consuming APIs in React.js applications
  • Handling API requests and responses

• Authentication and Authorization

  • Implementing user authentication with JWT
  • Managing user roles and permissions

Months 9-10: State Management with Redux and Advanced React Topics

• Advanced React.js Concepts

  • Higher-Order Components (HOCs) and Render Props
  • Hooks and custom hooks in React.js

• State Management with Redux

  • Actions, reducers, and the Redux store
  • Asynchronous operations with Redux Thunk

Months 11-12: Advanced Backend Topics and Final Project

• Advanced Express.js

  • File uploads, error handling, and logging
  • Implementing authentication middleware

• Introduction to WebSockets

  • Real-time communication in web applications
  • Building a real-time chat application

• Final Project: Full-Stack MERN Application

  • Applying learned concepts to a comprehensive real-world project
  • Developing a full-stack MERN application with features like authentication, CRUD operations, and real-time updates.

Evaluation and Assessment:

• Weekly coding assignments, mid-term projects, and a final project will be used to assess participants' understanding and application of MERN stack development skills.