MERN Stack Development

Unleash Your Fullstack Development Skills

Master the art of building complete applications with our comprehensive full-stack curriculum, designed for tomorrow's software engineers.

6 Months Duration
Hybrid Learning
Certified Program
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What You Will Learn

  • Master modern front-end and back-end technologies
  • Build complete web applications from scratch
  • Learn database design and implementation
  • Understand DevOps and deployment processes
  • Develop real-world projects for your portfolio
  • Prepare for technical interviews and job placement

Course Syllabus

  • Course Introduction
  • Jobs salary range and skills
  • What tools you need for web development
  • Basic Computer Skills
  • How to setup your code editor
  • Compiler + Setup
  • Variables, Data types, Input, Output
  • Instructions & Operators
  • Conditional Statements
  • Loop Control Statements
  • Functions & Recursion
  • Pointers, Arrays, Strings
  • Structures, File I/O
  • Dynamic Memory Allocation
  • Practical Exercises and Assessment
  • How Does the Internet Actually Work?
  • How Do Websites Actually Work?
  • A big picture of web application
  • Understanding Client-Server Architecture
  • Browser Developer Tools Introduction
  • Frontend, backend and APIs
  • Web Standards and Organizations (W3C, WHATWG)
  • Mobile-First vs Desktop-First Development
  • Web Accessibility Fundamentals
  • Performance and Optimization Basics
  • Development vs Production Environments
  • Team Collaboration in Web Projects
  • Practical Exercises and Assessment
  • Introduction to HTML and Document Structure
  • HTML Elements, Syntax and Emmet
  • Block vs Inline Elements with Implementation
  • Text, Hyperlinks and Lists
  • Tables and Forms
  • Input Types and Form Controls
  • Media Elements (Images, Audio, Video)
  • HTML5 Semantic Elements
  • Accessibility (ARIA) and Best Practices
  • Interactive Elements (Buttons, Tooltips)
  • Building Complete Semantic Pages
  • Practical Projects and Assessments
  • Introduction to CSS and Styling Methods
  • CSS Selectors and Specificity
  • Box Model and Layout Fundamentals
  • Colors, Typography, and Styling Text
  • Borders, Shadows, and Visual Effects
  • Positioning and Display Properties
  • Flexbox Layout System
  • CSS Grid Layout System
  • Responsive Design and Media Queries
  • CSS Animations and Transitions
  • CSS Variables and Custom Properties
  • CSS Frameworks (Bootstrap Basics)
  • Modern CSS Features and Best Practices
  • CSS Organization and Architecture
  • Cross-browser Compatibility
  • Performance Optimization
  • Practical Projects and Assessments
  • Introduction to Utility-First CSS and Setup
  • Core Concepts and Basic Utilities
  • Responsive Design with Tailwind
  • Flexbox and Grid Systems
  • Colors, Typography, and Spacing
  • Components and Layout Patterns
  • Interactive Elements and States
  • Animations and Transitions
  • Dark Mode and Theme Customization
  • Framework Integration (React/Next.js)
  • Performance Optimization
  • Building Real-World Projects
  • Practical Exercises and Assessment
  • JavaScript story – from console to V8 engine
  • How JavaScript executes code – behind the scenes
  • Datatypes, variables, and constants
  • Operations in JavaScript
  • Primitives and Non-Primitives
  • Conditional logic and control flow
  • Arrays and methods
  • Loops and iteration techniques
  • Functions and arrow functions
  • Understanding `this` and execution context
  • Higher-order functions and nested functions
  • Practical coding with types, variables, arrays, loops, and functions
  • Practical Exercises and Assessment
  • Prototypes and inheritance
  • Functional constructors and error handling
  • Classes and object creation
  • Inheritance and method overriding
  • Encapsulation, abstraction, polymorphism, and property accessors
  • Practical implementation of OOP principles in JavaScript
  • Practical Exercises and Assessment
  • DOM and BOM essentials
  • DOM manipulation and event handling
  • Asynchronous JavaScript with the event loop
  • Closures and lexical scope
  • Promises, chaining, and async/await
  • Binding context and advanced usage of `this`
  • Prototypal inheritance in depth
  • Iterators and generators
  • Working with ES6 Modules and CommonJS
  • Hands-on development with advanced JavaScript and browser APIs
  • Practical Exercises and Assessment
  • Initializing Git and exploring the .git folder
  • Making commits and reviewing logs
  • Understanding Git's internal workings and configurations
  • Merging branches and resolving conflicts
  • Using Git diff and stash effectively
  • Understanding Git rebase
  • Pushing code to GitHub
  • Creating pull requests and contributing to open source
  • Practical Exercises and Assessment
  • Getting started with Node.js
  • Handling files and building small backend utilities
  • Creating a custom server similar to Nginx using Node.js
  • Exploring Event-Driven Architecture with a custom logger
  • Practical Exercises and Assessment
  • Overview of databases and their purpose
  • Understanding SQL vs NoSQL databases
  • Introduction to MongoDB and its features
  • Building and launching a Node.js backend
  • Using Express and testing APIs with Postman
  • Implementing logging with Morgan and Winston
  • Designing databases for real-world apps
  • Structuring backend projects for scalability
  • Connecting MongoDB in a professional setup
  • Standardizing error and response formats
  • Creating health check routes and testing
  • Building MongoDB models with plugins and hooks
  • Using JWT for authentication
  • Handling file uploads in the backend
  • Writing registration and login controllers
  • Implementing refresh tokens
  • Creating reusable middleware
  • Performing full CRUD operations
  • Fetching complex data with aggregation
  • Exploring real-world route development
  • Setting up aggregation pipelines
  • Grouping and summing data
  • Working with arrays in pipelines
  • Using match and project stages
  • Applying aggregation operators
  • Performing lookups for data joins
  • Practical Exercises and Assessment
  • React roadmap overview
  • Creating React projects and understanding the folder structure
  • JSX and creating your own React components
  • React architecture, flow, and virtual DOM concepts
  • Hooks introduction and why they are needed
  • Introduction to Tailwind CSS and using props
  • Practical Exercises and Assessment
  • useEffect, useRef, and useCallback with practical use
  • Building custom hooks for reusable logic
  • React Router – setting up routes in your app
  • Context API – understanding and implementing global state
  • Context API with local storage integration
  • Implementing dark/light mode using Context API
  • Practical Exercises and Assessment
  • Full-stack authentication system using Next.js
  • Building signup and login features
  • Middleware usage in Next.js
  • Sending verification emails
  • Deploying the full stack app to Vercel
  • Practical Exercises and Assessment
  • Building a QnA system like Stack Overflow
  • Appwrite and Next.js setup for full-stack development
  • Designing and modeling data using Appwrite and Node SDK
  • Using Zustand for state management with persistence
  • Authentication setup using Appwrite and Zustand
  • Managing user preferences in Appwrite
  • Handling upvotes/downvotes and component review
  • Practical Exercises and Assessment
  • Introduction to modern deployment strategies
  • Setting up a VPS and configuring VPC
  • Installing and configuring NGINX
  • Implementing rate limiting with NGINX
  • Configuring domains on a VPS
  • Installing SSL certificates with NGINX on Ubuntu
  • Deploying a Node.js API behind NGINX
  • Hosting apps with Coolify – your own Vercel on VPS
  • Practical Exercises and Assessment
  • Creating an AI-powered SaaS product using Next.js and Cloudinary
  • Configuring Clerk for authentication in Next.js
  • Setting up Prisma with NeonDB
  • Handling file and media uploads with Cloudinary
  • Working with Cloudinary image and video components
  • Smart video previews using AI features
  • Project wrap-up and scaling suggestions
  • Practical Exercises and Assessment
  • Introduction to SQL and key terminology
  • Real-world use cases of MySQL, PostgreSQL, and SQLite
  • Installing and exploring PostgreSQL and PGAdmin
  • MySQL and Workbench setup walkthrough
  • CRUD operations and ER diagrams
  • SQL commands: DDL, DML, DCL, and TCL
  • Database normalization: 1NF, 2NF, 3NF
  • SQL Joins: INNER, LEFT, RIGHT, OUTER, CROSS
  • Aggregate functions and subqueries
  • Transitioning to ORMs – Prisma and Drizzle
  • Practical Exercises and Assessment
  • Building a SaaS starter template with Clerk and Next.js
  • Event-driven architecture fundamentals
  • Handling Clerk webhooks and role-based access
  • Custom signup flow with Clerk
  • Using NeonDB (PostgreSQL) in a full-stack project
  • CRUD and pagination with Prisma
  • Making API calls from the frontend in Next.js
  • Practical Exercises and Assessment
  • Introduction to Fastify and its ecosystem
  • Setting up Fastify server and reading documentation
  • Creating and using custom Fastify plugins
  • User authentication with Fastify and JWT
  • Working with streams and file uploads in Fastify
  • Practical Exercises and Assessment
  • Building a secure LMS with payment integration
  • Managing development, staging, and production environments
  • Implementing logging, error handling, and security best practices
  • Advanced Mongoose usage: virtuals, hooks, and indexing
  • Payment gateway theory and Razorpay integration
  • Validations, health checks, and AWS considerations
  • Foundations of Docker and containers
  • Installing Docker and running containers
  • Writing Dockerfiles and building images
  • Containerizing Node.js apps with multi-stage builds
  • Practical Exercises and Assessment
  • Boosting productivity with AI tools like Cursor, GitHub Copilot, and ChatGPT
  • Auto-generating code, tests, and documentation using AI assistants
  • Using AI in UI/UX design with tools like Figma AI and Uizard
  • Understanding AI APIs: OpenAI, Hugging Face, and Google AI
  • Implementing text generation, image creation, and sentiment analysis in websites
  • Building smart features like chatbots, auto-responses, and recommendation systems
  • Integrating AI models using REST APIs and SDKs
  • Best practices for ethical and secure AI use in apps
  • Practical Exercises and Assessment
  • Evaluating soft skills and communication style
  • Collaborating effectively within teams
  • Approaching problems with structured thinking
  • Managing time and prioritizing tasks efficiently
  • Building impactful resumes and portfolios
  • Preparing for technical and behavioral interviews
  • Presenting projects and personal brand professionally
  • Final job-readiness assessment and feedback

Industry-Standard
Tools You'll Master

React
Frontend Library
Node.js
Backend Runtime
MongoDB
NoSQL Database
Express.js
Backend Framework
JavaScript
Programming Language
HTML5
Markup Language
CSS3
Style Sheets
Git
Version Control

Master these industry-standard tools and give yourself a competitive edge in the web development field. Each technology is covered in-depth with practical projects.

Frequently Asked
Questions

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What is Full Stack Development?

Full Stack Development refers to the practice of developing both client-side (front-end) and server-side (back-end) software. A full stack developer works with the complete "stack" of technologies involved in creating a web application, from the user interface and user experience to the server, database, and application logic. This comprehensive approach allows developers to create complete, functioning web applications from start to finish.

Do I need to know coding before enrolling?

No prior coding experience is required for our Full Stack Development course. We start with the basics and gradually progress to advanced concepts. Our curriculum is designed to accommodate complete beginners and guide them step-by-step through the learning process. While some familiarity with computers and logical thinking is helpful, we'll teach you everything you need to become a proficient developer from scratch.

How is AI integrated into the development curriculum?

Our course integrates AI throughout the curriculum in multiple ways. You'll learn to use AI coding assistants like GitHub Copilot and ChatGPT to accelerate development, implement AI APIs for features like image recognition and natural language processing, build AI-powered chatbots, and develop recommendation systems. We also cover ethical considerations and best practices for AI integration in web applications, preparing you for the AI-driven future of development.

What kind of projects will I build during the course?

Throughout the course, you'll build a diverse portfolio of projects including responsive websites, interactive web applications, e-commerce platforms, social media applications, real-time chat applications, content management systems, and a final capstone project of your choice. All projects use industry-standard technologies and follow real-world development practices, giving you practical experience that directly translates to job requirements.

What is the job outlook for full stack developers?

The job outlook for full stack developers is excellent, with high demand across various industries. According to industry reports, full stack development consistently ranks among the top in-demand tech skills, with salaries typically higher than specialized front-end or back-end roles due to the broader skill set. Our graduates have secured positions at startups, established tech companies, financial institutions, e-commerce businesses, and digital agencies, with many achieving significant career growth within 1-2 years.

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