MERN Full-stack Developer Course
Full Stack Web Development with MERN Stack
Learn how to build full-stack web apps using the MERN stack, from backend development with Node.js and Express to frontend interfaces with React and MongoDB. Join our MERN full-stack developer course to build complete web apps.
About this course
The MERN stack development course helps you understand how to create, develop, and publish full web applications using current JavaScript technologies. You will start by understanding the MERN stack and why it is widely used for full-stack development. As you progress, you will learn how to set up Node.js and manage packages with npm, build backend services using Express.js, and handle requests, routing, and middleware effectively. The course also introduces the concepts of NoSQL and MongoDB, where you will put MongoDB into practice by creating collections, performing CRUD operations, and building a RESTful API. On the frontend, you will learn React fundamentals, including components, JSX, state, props, event handling, and routing, enabling you to create dynamic, responsive user interfaces. Upon completion of the course, you will be in a position to integrate both the frontend and backend in order to create entire stack MERN applications. You will learn to integrate React with Node, Express, and MongoDB, manage data flow between the client and server, and implement secure authentication and authorization using JWT and session-based methods. You can construct login and registration flows, secure routes, and regulate user access to application resources. With a solid foundation in front-end and back-end development, this course will enable you to build real-world full-stack web applications using the MERN stack and deploy them.
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Course outline
Industry focussed curriculum designed by experts
Introduction to MERN Stack
4 items
0.43 hr
- Introduction to MERN Stack
- Need of MERN Stack
- Introduction to Node.js
- Express for Server-side Scripting
Node.js & NPM Basics
8 items
0.38 hr
- Node JS - Introduction
- Node JS - Installation
- Hello World Program
- Built-in Modules
- CommonJS Modules
- Node Modules
- Node Package
- npm Scripts
- Creating a Simple Node.js Server
Express.js Fundamentals
19 items
2.19 hr
- Creating Application and Launching Server
- Express - Introduction and Features
- Express Simplifies Web Development
- Project Setup
- Setting up Environment Variables
- Middleware
- Express Middleware
- Body Parser Middleware
- Need for Router
- Modularizing Routes
- Mounting Router
- RESTful Web Services and Resources
- Verbs of HTTP Request
- HTTP Status Codes and Responses
- Setting Up Handlers
- Setting Up Handlers - Implementation
- Express Static File Server
- Serving Static Files
Introduction to NoSQL & MongoDB
7 items
1.11 hr
- Introduction to NoSQL and MongoDB, and Why They Matter for the MERN Stack
- Introduction to Mongoose
- Mongoose - Installation and MongoDB - Server Connection
- Mongoose Schema and Model
- Collections and Documents
- MongoDB - Create Operations
- MongoDB - Read Operations - Part 1
- MongoDB Update and Delete Operations
- Connecting MongoDB with Node.js
- Designing and RESTful APIs with Express and MongoDB
- Introduction to Postman
Introduction to React.js
10 items
3.45 hr
- Importance of React in the MERN Stack
- React - Introduction
- JSX and TSX
- React Component
- React Component - Implementation
- Create React App
- React Props
- React State
- React Events
- Conditional Rendering
- React Router
Connecting Frontend to Backend
1 item
0.33 hr
- Integrating Frontend with Backend
Authentication & Authorization
5 items
1.03 hr
- Overview of JWT
- Handling Registration
- Handling Login Route
- Issuing JWT Token
- Protecting Routes
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- GUIDED PROJECT 1
- Develop a Social Media Application Using MERN Stack
- In this project, learners will create a Social Media Application that allows users to register, create profiles, post updates, and interact with other users through comments and likes. This project leverages each component of the MERN stack MongoDB, Express.js, React.js, and Node.js—to provide a comprehensive web application experience that mimics the core functionalities of popular social media platforms.
- GUIDED PROJECT 2
- Develop an E-commerce Web Application Using MERN Stack
- In this project, learners will develop a full-fledged E-commerce Web Application that allows users to browse products, add items to a cart, and process payments. This comprehensive application will integrate with the MERN stack, providing functionality to both end-users and administrators for managing inventory and viewing sales analytics.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who should take this MERN Stack online course?
This course is ideal for beginners who want to become full-stack web developers. It is suitable for students, freshers, and professionals who want to build modern web applications using JavaScript technologies.
What will I learn in this MERN Stack training course?
You will learn the complete MERN stack, including MongoDB, Express.js, React.js, and Node.js. The course covers:
Backend development
Frontend development
Database management
- How to connect all components into a full-stack application.
Do I need prior programming experience?
Basic knowledge of JavaScript is helpful, but not mandatory. The course starts with fundamentals and gradually builds up to full-stack concepts.
Does this MERN stack development course include hands-on practice?
Yes. You will work on practical examples and build features step by step. This includes:
- Creating APIs
- Handling requests and responses
- Building React components
- Integrating frontend with backend.
Will I learn how to build real world web applications?
Yes. By the end of the course, you will be able to build complete web applications using the MERN stack. This includes:
Authentication
Database operations
Frontend routing.
Does the MERN developer course cover authentication and authorization?
Yes. You will learn:
Login and registration flows
JWT and session-based authentication
How to protect routes and control user access.
How will this MERN stack online course help my career?
This course gives you strong, in-demand full-stack development skills. You will be able to build scalable web applications and apply for entry-level full-stack or web developer roles.
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