MERN Stack Development Training Syllabus (45 Days) – KIT Training Point

Total Duration: 45 Days
Total Hours: 90 Hours (2 Hours per Day)

Module 1: Introduction to Web Development & MERN Stack (Day 1-5 | 10 Hours)

• Overview of Full-Stack Development and MERN Stack
• Introduction to HTML, CSS, and JavaScript
• Setting up Development Environment (IDE, Node.js, MongoDB)
• Understanding Frontend vs Backend in Web Development
• Introduction to Client-Server Architecture

Module 2: Node.js Basics (Day 6-10 | 10 Hours)

• Introduction to Node.js and Its Role in MERN Stack
• Setting up Node.js for Backend Development
• Understanding Node.js Modules and NPM
• Creating a Simple Server Using Node.js
• Handling HTTP Requests with Node.js
• Working with File System (FS) Module and Streams

Module 3: Express.js Framework (Day 11-15 | 10 Hours)

• Introduction to Express.js and Its Role in Web Development
• Setting Up Express.js Framework
• Building APIs and Routes in Express.js
• Middleware in Express.js
• Handling RESTful Routes and HTTP Methods (GET, POST, PUT, DELETE)
• Connecting Express with MongoDB for Data Storage

Module 4: MongoDB Database (Day 16-20 | 10 Hours)

• Introduction to MongoDB and NoSQL Databases
• Setting up MongoDB and MongoDB Atlas for Cloud Databases
• Understanding Collections, Documents, and JSON-like Format
• CRUD Operations in MongoDB (Create, Read, Update, Delete)
• Using Mongoose for MongoDB Object Modeling
• Data Validation and Schema Design in MongoDB

Module 5: React.js Fundamentals (Day 21-25 | 10 Hours)

• Introduction to React.js and Its Role in Frontend Development
• Setting up React Development Environment
• Understanding Components, Props, and State
• JSX Syntax and Rendering UI in React
• Event Handling and Conditional Rendering
• Building React Functional Components and Class Components
• Using useState and useEffect Hooks

Module 6: Advanced React.js (Day 26-30 | 10 Hours)

• React Router for Client-Side Routing
• Managing Global State with Context API
• Working with Forms and Validation in React
• Introduction to Component Lifecycle Methods
• Integrating React with RESTful APIs
• Error Boundaries and Handling Errors in React

Module 7: Connecting Frontend and Backend (Day 31-35 | 10 Hours)

• Understanding API Integration with React
• Fetching Data from Backend Using Axios in React
• Sending Data from React to Node.js Backend
• Creating Authentication (JWT Tokens, Session Management)
• Building Secure Authentication Systems in MERN
• Handling CORS (Cross-Origin Resource Sharing) Issues

Module 8: Deployment and Hosting (Day 36-40 | 8 Hours)

• Introduction to Hosting and Deployment Concepts
• Deploying Node.js and Express Applications on Heroku
• Deploying React Apps on Netlify or Vercel
• Using MongoDB Atlas for Cloud Database Hosting
• Setting up Environment Variables for Production
• Troubleshooting and Debugging in Production

Module 9: Final Project and Real-World Application (Day 41-45 | 10 Hours)

• Building a Full-Stack MERN Application (e.g., Todo App, E-commerce Site)
• Integrating All the Modules Learned (Frontend, Backend, Database)
• Final Project Development and Debugging
• Testing and Optimizing the MERN Application
• Presentation and Code Review of Final Project
• Final Assessment and Career Guidance
• Job Placement Assistance and Resume Building