MEAN Stack Course Content

MEAN

1: Introduction to MEAN Stack

  • Overview of MEAN Stack
    • Understanding the components: MongoDB, Express.js, Angular, Node.js
    • Benefits of using the MEAN stack for full-stack development
    • Setting up the development environment
  • Development Tools and Workflow
    • Installing Node.js and npm
    • Introduction to essential tools: Git, Visual Studio Code, Postman
    • Version control basics with Git and GitHub

2: MongoDB – The Database

  • Introduction to MongoDB
    • Understanding NoSQL databases and MongoDB’s document model
    • Setting up MongoDB locally and in the cloud (MongoDB Atlas)
    • MongoDB data types and schema design
  • CRUD Operations in MongoDB
    • Creating, Reading, Updating, and Deleting documents in MongoDB
    • Using MongoDB Compass for database management
    • Introduction to Mongoose: an Object Data Modeling (ODM) library for MongoDB and Node.js
  • Advanced MongoDB
    • Indexing for performance optimization
    • Aggregation framework for advanced queries
    • Data modeling best practices

3: Node.js – The Back-End Runtime

  • Introduction to Node.js
    • What is Node.js and its role in the MEAN stack?
    • Understanding the event-driven, non-blocking I/O model
    • Setting up a Node.js project
  • Core Node.js Modules
    • Working with core modules: File System, HTTP, Path, Events
    • Creating a basic web server with Node.js
    • Introduction to asynchronous programming in Node.js: callbacks, promises, async/await
  • Package Management with npm
    • Understanding npm (Node Package Manager)
    • Installing and managing dependencies
    • Introduction to popular Node.js packages

4: Express.js – The Web Framework

  • Introduction to Express.js
    • What is Express.js and why use it?
    • Setting up an Express.js project
    • Routing in Express.js: handling different HTTP methods and routes
  • Middleware in Express.js
    • Understanding middleware functions and how to use them
    • Creating custom middleware
    • Using built-in middleware for logging, JSON parsing, and serving static files
  • Building RESTful APIs with Express.js
    • Designing and implementing RESTful API endpoints
    • Handling request and response data
    • Error handling and validation in Express.js
  • Advanced Express.js
    • Implementing authentication and authorization
    • Securing APIs with JWT (JSON Web Tokens)
    • Integrating third-party services and APIs

5: Angular – The Front-End Framework

  • Introduction to Angular
    • What is Angular? Overview of the Angular ecosystem
    • Setting up an Angular project using Angular CLI
    • Understanding Angular architecture: Modules, Components, Services
  • Core Concepts in Angular
    • Data binding: one-way, two-way data binding
    • Angular directives: structural and attribute directives
    • Event binding and template-driven forms
  • Routing in Angular
    • Introduction to Angular Router
    • Setting up routes and navigation in Angular applications
    • Lazy loading modules and optimizing route configurations
  • Angular Services and Dependency Injection
    • Creating and using services in Angular
    • Understanding dependency injection and providers
    • Managing HTTP requests and APIs with Angular’s HttpClient module
  • State Management in Angular
    • Managing state within Angular components
    • Introduction to NgRx for state management
    • Implementing global state management in Angular applications
  • Advanced Angular
    • Angular lifecycle hooks and change detection
    • Optimizing Angular applications: AOT compilation, tree shaking
    • Building reusable components and directives

6: Integrating Front-End and Back-End

  • Connecting Angular with Express.js
    • Making HTTP requests from Angular using HttpClient
    • Handling CORS (Cross-Origin Resource Sharing) issues
    • Building a full-stack application with Angular and Express.js
  • Working with APIs
    • Consuming RESTful APIs in Angular applications
    • Managing asynchronous data in Angular components
    • Handling API errors and loading states in the UI

7: Authentication and Authorization

  • User Authentication
    • Implementing user authentication with JWT in Express.js
    • Creating login, registration, and logout functionality in Angular
    • Storing and managing authentication tokens in Angular (localStorage, services)
  • User Authorization
    • Role-based access control (RBAC)
    • Securing routes and components based on user roles
    • Implementing protected routes and guards in Angular Router

8: Deployment and DevOps

  • Deploying MEAN Applications
    • Preparing a MEAN application for deployment
    • Deploying back-end services to platforms like Heroku, AWS, or DigitalOcean
    • Deploying Angular applications to platforms like Netlify, Vercel, or Firebase
  • Containerization with Docker
    • Introduction to Docker and containerization concepts
    • Dockerizing a MEAN application
    • Using Docker Compose for multi-container applications
  • CI/CD Pipelines
    • Introduction to Continuous Integration/Continuous Deployment (CI/CD)
    • Setting up automated builds and deployments with GitHub Actions, Travis CI, or Jenkins
    • Monitoring and scaling applications in production

9: Testing and Debugging

  • Testing in MEAN Applications
    • Introduction to testing strategies: unit tests, integration tests, end-to-end (E2E) tests
    • Testing Angular components with Jasmine and Karma
    • Testing Express.js APIs with Mocha, Chai, or Jest
  • End-to-End Testing
    • Setting up E2E testing with Protractor or Cypress
    • Writing and running E2E tests for full-stack applications
    • Automating testing as part of the CI/CD pipeline
  • Debugging Techniques
    • Debugging Angular applications using browser developer tools
    • Debugging Node.js applications with built-in Node.js debugger and tools like VS Code
    • Best practices for logging and error handling

10: Real-Time Applications with MEAN

  • Introduction to Real-Time Web Applications
    • Understanding WebSockets and real-time communication
    • Setting up real-time features with Socket.io in Express.js
  • Integrating Real-Time Features in Angular
    • Using Angular to display real-time data updates
    • Building real-time chat, notifications, or collaborative applications
    • Handling real-time data in a full-stack environment

11: Advanced MEAN Topics

  • Server-Side Rendering (SSR) with Angular Universal
    • Introduction to Angular Universal for SSR
    • Setting up SSR for better SEO and performance
    • Building and deploying SSR applications
  • Microservices Architecture
    • Introduction to microservices and their benefits
    • Decomposing a monolithic MEAN app into microservices
    • Communication between microservices using REST, GraphQL, or message queues
  • Performance Optimization
    • Front-end performance: optimizing Angular applications
    • Back-end performance: caching, database indexing, and query optimization
    • Analyzing and improving application performance

12: Capstone Project

  • Planning the Capstone Project
    • Defining the project scope and requirements
    • Choosing a project idea: e-commerce site, social media platform, etc.
  • Building the Capstone Project
    • Implementing a full-stack application using the MEAN stack
    • Incorporating authentication, real-time features, and deployment
  • Presenting the Capstone Project
    • Preparing the project for presentation
    • Demonstrating key features and receiving feedback
    • Documenting the project for your portfolio

13: Career Preparation

  • Building a Professional Portfolio
    • Showcasing your projects on GitHub and a personal portfolio site
    • Creating a resume and LinkedIn profile tailored to web development
  • Interview Preparation
    • Practicing coding challenges and whiteboard problems
    • Reviewing common full-stack interview questions
    • Mock interviews and technical assessments

This MEAN stack course provides comprehensive training on each component of the stack, equipping learners with the skills to build, deploy, and maintain full-stack web applications. It prepares students for real-world challenges and career opportunities in full-stack development.

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