• MongoDB – NoSQL database

• Express.js – Backend framework

• React.js – Frontend library

• Node.js – JavaScript runtime
   

Course Outline:

Module 1: Introduction to MERN Stack

• Overview of MERN stack

• Installation & setup of Node.js, npm, and MongoDB

• Understanding Full Stack Development

Module 2: Backend Development with Node.js & Express.js

• Introduction to Node.js

• Creating a server with Express.js

• Middleware & Routing

• RESTful APIs & CRUD operations

• Connecting Node.js with MongoDB using Mongoose

Module 3: Database Management with MongoDB

• Introduction to NoSQL & MongoDB

• CRUD operations with MongoDB

• Mongoose models & schemas

• Authentication & Authorization (JWT)

Module 4: Frontend Development with React.js

• React Basics (Components, Props, State)

• React Router for Navigation

• State Management (Context API / Redux)

• Integrating REST APIs with React

• Authentication with JWT & Protected Routes

Module 5: Full-Stack Integration

• Connecting React frontend with Node.js backend

• Handling CORS & API calls

• File uploads & Image handling

Module 6: Deployment & Optimization

• Deploying MERN apps (Vercel, Netlify, Render, or AWS)

• Environment Variables & Security Best Practices

• Performance Optimization