MEAN, MERN,

Detailed Course Topics

1. Introduction to Full-Stack Development

• Overview of Web Development: Introduction to the differences between front-end, back-end, and full-stack development.
• Client-Side vs. Server-Side: Understanding the roles of client-side and server-side programming in web applications.
• What is Full-Stack?: Explanation of full-stack development, its scope, and the different technologies involved.
• Overview of MEAN and MERN: Differences and similarities between MEAN (Angular) and MERN (React) stacks.
• Tools and Setup: Understanding the development environment, installing Node.js, and setting up the project folder structure.

2. JavaScript Fundamentals (Essential for Both MEAN and MERN)

• Introduction to JavaScript: Understanding the basics of JavaScript syntax, keywords, operators, and data types.
• Variables and Data Types: Declaring variables (let, const), and understanding primitive data types (string, number, object, etc.).
• Control Structures: Conditionals (if, else, switch), loops (for, while, forEach), and break/continue statements.
• Functions: Function declaration, function expressions, arrow functions, and parameter passing.
• ES6 Features: Template literals, destructuring, spread/rest operators, and object shorthand.
• Higher-Order Functions: Callback functions, functions as arguments, and return values.
• DOM Manipulation: Accessing and modifying the DOM using JavaScript.
• Asynchronous JavaScript: Callbacks, Promises, Async/Await, handling asynchronous code.

3. Introduction to Node.js (Back-End Framework)

• What is Node.js?: A deep dive into Node.js as a runtime environment for JavaScript on the server-side.
• Understanding the Event Loop: How Node.js handles asynchronous operations using the event-driven, non-blocking I/O model.
• Core Modules: Understanding and using built-in Node.js modules like fs, path, http, events, util, and os.
• npm (Node Package Manager): Introduction to npm, managing packages, understanding package.json, and dependencies.
• Creating a Simple HTTP Server: Building your first server with http.createServer and handling requests and responses.
• Working with the File System (fs module): Reading and writing files using Node.js.
• Debugging Node.js Applications: Using console logs, debugging tools, and node inspect to troubleshoot your code.

4. Express.js (Web Framework for Node.js)

• Introduction to Express.js: What Express.js is and why it's popular for building RESTful APIs.
• Setting Up Express: Installing and setting up an Express project using npm.
• Routing: Defining routes, understanding route parameters, and handling dynamic URLs.
• Middleware: Implementing middleware to handle requests, log data, and authenticate users.
• Request and Response Objects: req and res objects for managing HTTP requests and sending responses.
• Handling HTTP Methods: Creating routes to handle GET, POST, PUT, DELETE methods.
• Error Handling: Implementing custom error handling with middleware.
• Building RESTful APIs: Creating RESTful routes to perform CRUD (Create, Read, Update, Delete) operations.
• Lab: Building a simple API with Express.js (e.g., a to-do list API).

5. MongoDB (NoSQL Database)

• What is MongoDB?: Introduction to MongoDB, its NoSQL nature, and why it’s a popular choice for full-stack applications.
• Setting Up MongoDB: Installing MongoDB locally and using cloud-based MongoDB (MongoDB Atlas).
• Understanding Collections and Documents: MongoDB’s data model, collections, and documents.
• CRUD Operations: Performing Create, Read, Update, and Delete operations using MongoDB.
• Mongoose.js: Introduction to Mongoose for schema-based object data modeling (ODM).
  • Defining schemas and models.
  • Using validation and custom functions within models.
  • Setting up relationships between documents.
• Aggregation Framework: Using aggregation pipelines to process and analyze data.
• Indexing and Query Optimization: Creating indexes for improving search and query performance.
• Lab: Implementing a simple MongoDB-based CRUD app (e.g., a blog with posts and comments).

6. Angular (MEAN Stack Front-End Framework)

• What is Angular?: Introduction to Angular and its role in the MEAN stack for building dynamic single-page applications (SPAs).
• Setting Up Angular: Installing Angular CLI, creating Angular projects, and understanding the folder structure.
• Components and Templates: Building Angular components, binding data between components and templates.
• Directives: Understanding built-in directives like ngFor, ngIf, ngClass, and ngModel.
• Services and Dependency Injection: Creating Angular services to handle data and logic, and injecting them into components.
• Routing in Angular: Setting up routing and navigation between pages in your Angular application.
• Forms in Angular: Working with template-driven and reactive forms, form validation, and custom validators.
• HTTP Requests in Angular: Using HttpClient to communicate with back-end APIs.
• Observables: Working with RxJS observables for handling asynchronous data and events.
• Lab: Building a simple Angular app (e.g., a user management app) with multiple components and routing.

7. React (MERN Stack Front-End Framework)

• What is React?: Introduction to React, its component-based architecture, and its use in building dynamic UIs.
• Up React: Using Create React App to set up a React project and structure.
• Components and JSX: Understanding React components, JSX syntax, and rendering dynamic content.
• Props and State: Passing data to child components via props, and managing internal state using useState hook.
• Handling Events in React: Handling events such as click, change, and submit in React components.
• React Hooks: Introduction to React hooks (useState, useEffect) for managing component state and side effects.
• React Router: Setting up React Router for client-side routing and navigation.
• Managing Complex State: Using useReducer and Context API to manage global state.
• Lab: Building a React-based app (e.g., a real-time chat app or a blog).

8. Building Full-Stack Applications (MEAN & MERN)

• Connecting Front-End with Back-End: Sending requests from Angular (MEAN) or React (MERN) to an Express server.
• Form Handling and Validation: Building forms in Angular or React to send data to Express APIs.
• Authentication and Authorization: Implementing JWT authentication in the MEAN or MERN app to secure routes.
• Working with RESTful APIs: Fetching data from a back-end API and displaying it on the front-end using Angular's HttpClient or React's fetch/axios.
• File Uploads: Handling file uploads in a MEAN/MERN app using Express.js with the multer library.
• Lab: Building a full-stack app that connects the front-end (Angular or React) with the back-end API (Express) and MongoDB.

9. Advanced Topics in MEAN & MERN

• State Management in React (Redux): Implementing Redux for handling global application state across React components.
• GraphQL: Introduction to GraphQL as a modern alternative to RESTful APIs, setting up Apollo Client in React.
• WebSockets & Real-Time Data: Implementing real-time features with WebSockets or Socket.IO in both MEAN and MERN applications.
• Authentication Strategies: Deep dive into OAuth, Social Login (Google/Facebook), and role-based access control (RBAC).
• Performance Optimization: Lazy loading, code splitting, caching strategies, and optimizing Angular or React applications.
• Docker: Introduction to Docker, creating containers for both client and server applications.
• CI/CD Pipeline: Automating testing and deployment of MEAN and MERN applications with services like GitHub Actions and Jenkins.

10. Deployment & Cloud Integration

• Deploying to Heroku: Deploying full-stack applications to Heroku with MongoDB Atlas for the database.
• AWS (Amazon Web Services): Deploying MEAN/MERN applications to AWS EC2, S3, and using AWS RDS or MongoDB Atlas.
• Continuous Deployment with GitHub Actions: Setting up CI/CD for deploying MEAN/MERN applications automatically.
• Domain & SSL: Setting up custom domains and configuring SSL certificates for secure communication.

11. Final Capstone Project

• Capstone Project Guidelines: Build an end-to-end full-stack application using either the MEAN or MERN stack.
• Project Features: Authentication, CRUD operations, connecting with MongoDB, dynamic routing, and real-time capabilities.
• Project Review: Feedback and improvement suggestions from instructors and peers.

12. Certification & Career Guidance

• Certification Exam: Prepare for industry-recognized certifications such as MongoDB Developer Certification.
• Interview Preparation: Mock interviews, tips for technical interviews, and building a strong portfolio.
• Job Placement Assistance: Guidance on landing a full-stack development role, including resume building and job search strategies.

Why Choose Tudemick’s MEAN & MERN Stack Course?

• Comprehensive Curriculum: Learn both MEAN and MERN stacks with hands-on projects and real-world examples.
• Experienced Instructors: : Learn from industry professionals with expertise in full-stack development.
• Career Support: Get assistance with job placement, resume building, and interview preparation.

Enroll Today! Master the art of full-stack development and advance your career with expertise in MEAN & MERN technologies.