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Full-Stack Development

MERN Stack Development

Master full-stack web development with MongoDB, Express.js, React, and Node.js. Build production-ready web applications from scratch and launch your career as a full-stack developer.

2.5 Months (10 Weeks)
3 Projects
Certificate
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Build 3 real-world projects
Learn from Silicon Valley developers
Physical & online classes available
Industry-recognized certificate
Internship placement support

Technologies You'll Master

HTML5 & CSS3JavaScript (ES6+)React.jsNode.jsExpress.jsMongoDBREST APIsGit & GitHubJWT AuthReduxTestingDeployment
Week by Week

Course Curriculum

A structured 10-week journey to becoming a full-stack developer

Start your journey with the building blocks of the web. This week establishes the foundation you'll build everything else upon.

What You'll Learn

HTML5 semantic elements, document structure, and accessibility best practices
CSS3 styling fundamentals including Flexbox, Grid layouts, and responsive design
JavaScript basics: variables, data types, functions, loops, and control flow
Introduction to version control with Git & GitHub for collaborative development
Setting up your development environment with VS Code and essential extensions
Understanding how the web works: HTTP, browsers, and client-server architecture
Week 1 Project: Build a responsive personal portfolio website

Create a fully responsive portfolio website showcasing your work, with a navigation menu, about section, project gallery, and contact form. Must work seamlessly on mobile, tablet, and desktop.

Deep dive into modern JavaScript concepts that are essential for React development. Master the language features that power modern web applications.

What You'll Learn

ES6+ features: arrow functions, template literals, destructuring, and spread/rest operators
Understanding scope, closures, and the 'this' keyword in different contexts
Asynchronous JavaScript: callbacks, Promises, async/await, and error handling
Array methods mastery: map, filter, reduce, find, forEach, and method chaining
ES6 modules: import/export syntax and organizing code into reusable modules
Working with JSON data, fetching APIs, and handling API responses
Week 2 Project: Create an interactive task manager with vanilla JS

Build a fully functional task manager with add, edit, delete, and filter functionality. Implement local storage for data persistence, drag-and-drop reordering, and due date tracking with notifications.

Learn the world's most popular frontend library from the ground up. Understand component-based architecture and React's declarative approach to building UIs.

What You'll Learn

React fundamentals: Virtual DOM, JSX syntax, and component-based architecture
Creating functional components and understanding the component lifecycle
Props for passing data between components and prop validation with PropTypes
State management with useState hook and understanding React's re-rendering
Event handling, synthetic events, and conditional rendering patterns
Working with lists, keys, and controlled form inputs in React
Week 3 Project: Build a movie search application with React

Create a movie search app using the OMDB API. Features include search functionality, movie details page, favorites list with local storage, loading states, error handling, and a responsive grid layout.

Master advanced React patterns and state management solutions. Learn to build complex applications with clean, maintainable code architecture.

What You'll Learn

Deep dive into React Hooks: useState, useEffect, useContext, useRef, useMemo
Creating custom hooks for reusable logic and separating concerns
useEffect for side effects: data fetching, subscriptions, and cleanup functions
Global state management with Context API and useReducer for complex state
Introduction to Redux Toolkit: store setup, slices, actions, and selectors
React Router for client-side routing, nested routes, and protected routes
Week 4 Project: Create an e-commerce shopping cart with Redux

Build a complete e-commerce frontend with product listing, filtering, sorting, cart management, and checkout flow. Implement Redux for global state, persist cart to local storage, and add quantity management.

Build powerful server-side applications with Node.js and Express. Learn to create robust APIs that power modern web applications.

What You'll Learn

Node.js fundamentals: event loop, non-blocking I/O, and the module system
NPM ecosystem: package management, scripts, and managing dependencies
Express.js framework: routing, middleware architecture, and request handling
RESTful API design principles: HTTP methods, status codes, and resource naming
Request validation, error handling middleware, and custom error classes
Environment variables, configuration management, and security best practices
Week 5 Project: Build a RESTful API for a blog platform

Create a complete blog API with endpoints for posts, categories, and comments. Implement CRUD operations, pagination, filtering, sorting, search functionality, and proper error responses.

Learn to work with NoSQL databases and design efficient data models. MongoDB is the 'M' in MERN and powers data storage for millions of applications.

What You'll Learn

MongoDB fundamentals: documents, collections, and BSON data format
CRUD operations: insertOne, find, updateOne, deleteOne, and bulk operations
Mongoose ODM: schemas, models, validation, and middleware hooks
Schema design patterns: embedding vs referencing, and when to use each
Indexing strategies for query optimization and performance tuning
Aggregation pipeline for complex queries, reporting, and data transformation
Week 6 Project: Design and implement a database for a social media app

Design and implement a complete database schema for a social media platform including users, posts, comments, likes, followers, and notifications. Implement proper relationships and efficient queries.

Implement secure user authentication and protect your applications from common vulnerabilities. Security is crucial for any production application.

What You'll Learn

Authentication fundamentals: sessions vs tokens, and modern auth strategies
JWT (JSON Web Tokens): structure, signing, verification, and refresh tokens
Password security: hashing with bcrypt, salting, and secure password policies
Implementing signup, login, logout, and password reset functionality
Protected routes and role-based authorization (user, admin, moderator)
Security best practices: CORS, helmet.js, rate limiting, and input sanitization
Week 7 Project: Add complete auth system to your blog API

Implement full authentication with registration, login, JWT tokens, refresh token rotation, password reset via email, email verification, and role-based access control for admin features.

Connect frontend and backend to build complete applications. Learn to handle real-world challenges of full-stack development.

What You'll Learn

Connecting React frontend with Express backend: API integration patterns
Axios for HTTP requests: interceptors, error handling, and request cancellation
Managing authentication state in React and protecting frontend routes
File uploads: handling multipart forms, image processing, and cloud storage
Real-time features with Socket.io: setup, events, rooms, and namespaces
CORS configuration, proxy setup for development, and API best practices
Week 8 Project: Build a full-stack real-time chat application

Create a complete chat application with user authentication, real-time messaging, typing indicators, online status, message history, file sharing, and notification system using Socket.io.

Learn to test your code thoroughly and deploy applications to production. Quality assurance and deployment are essential professional skills.

What You'll Learn

Unit testing fundamentals with Jest: test suites, assertions, and mocking
Testing React components with React Testing Library: queries and user events
API testing with Supertest: endpoint testing, authentication, and edge cases
Introduction to CI/CD: GitHub Actions for automated testing and deployment
Deployment strategies: environment setup, build optimization, and monitoring
Docker basics: containerization concepts for consistent development environments
Week 9 Project: Write comprehensive tests for your projects

Add complete test coverage to your blog API and React frontend. Write unit tests, integration tests, and end-to-end tests. Set up CI/CD pipeline with GitHub Actions for automated testing.

Build your final project and prepare for job interviews. This week brings everything together and prepares you for your career in tech.

What You'll Learn

Capstone project planning: requirements gathering, architecture design, and timeline
Code review best practices: giving and receiving feedback effectively
Performance optimization: lazy loading, code splitting, and caching strategies
Portfolio building: showcasing projects, writing case studies, and GitHub profile
Resume preparation: highlighting technical skills and project experience
Technical interview preparation: common questions, coding challenges, and system design
Week 10 Project: Complete full-stack application of your choice

Build and deploy a complete full-stack application demonstrating all skills learned. Examples: job board, project management tool, e-learning platform, or social network. Must include auth, database, real-time features, and be deployed to production.

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