MEVN Course Content

MEVN

1: Introduction to MEVN Stack

  • Overview of the MEVN Stack
    • What is MEVN? Understanding the components: MongoDB, Express.js, Vue.js, Node.js
    • The benefits of using the MEVN stack for full-stack development
    • Setting up the development environment
  • Development Tools and Workflow
    • Installing Node.js and npm
    • Overview of essential tools: Git, Visual Studio Code, Postman
    • Introduction to version control with Git and GitHub

2: MongoDB – The Database

  • Introduction to MongoDB
    • Understanding NoSQL databases and MongoDB’s document model
    • Setting up a MongoDB database 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 data 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 MEVN 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
    • What are middleware functions and how to use them?
    • Creating custom middleware
    • Working with built-in middleware for logging, JSON parsing, and 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: Vue.js – The Front-End Framework

  • Introduction to Vue.js
    • What is Vue.js? Understanding the Vue.js ecosystem
    • Setting up a Vue.js project using Vue CLI
    • Understanding the Vue instance and basic Vue syntax
  • Core Concepts in Vue.js
    • Vue components: creating, nesting, and reusing components
    • Vue templates, directives, and event handling
    • Vue data binding: one-way and two-way binding
  • State Management in Vue.js
    • Managing state in Vue components
    • Introduction to Vuex for state management
    • Handling global state with Vuex: actions, mutations, getters
  • Vue Router for SPAs
    • Introduction to Vue Router
    • Setting up routes and navigation in a Vue.js application
    • Dynamic routing and route guards
  • Advanced Vue.js
    • Vue.js lifecycle hooks and custom directives
    • Optimizing Vue.js applications: lazy loading, code splitting
    • Using Vue.js plugins and extending Vue functionality

6: Integrating Front-End and Back-End

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

7: Deployment and DevOps

  • Deploying MEVN Applications
    • Preparing a MEVN application for deployment
    • Deploying back-end services to platforms like Heroku, AWS, or DigitalOcean
    • Deploying front-end applications to Netlify, Vercel, or Firebase
  • Containerization with Docker
    • Introduction to Docker and containerization concepts
    • Dockerizing a MEVN 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: Real-Time Applications with MEVN

  • 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 Vue.js
    • Using Vue.js to display real-time data updates
    • Building real-time chat, notifications, or collaborative applications
    • Handling real-time data in a full-stack environment

10: 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 MEVN stack course is designed to take learners from the basics of full-stack development to building and deploying production-ready applications. It provides a comprehensive understanding of each component in the MEVN stack and prepares students for real-world development challenges.

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