Month 1:   Introduction to Full Stack Development

Module 1:  Introduction to Full Stack Development

Objective: Understand the full-stack development process and the differences between MEAN and MERN.

• Overview of Full Stack Development
• Introduction to MEAN and MERN stacks
• Frontend vs Backend development: Roles, technologies, and tools
• Setting up a development environment (Node.js, npm, and Git)

Module 2: HTML, CSS, and JavaScript Fundamentals

Objective: Learn the core technologies used in building the frontend of a web application.

• Introduction to HTML5, CSS3, and JavaScript
• Webpage structure: HTML elements, tags, attributes, and forms
• Styling with CSS: Box model, Flexbox, Grid system
• Introduction to JavaScript: Variables, data types, functions, loops, conditions
• Build static web pages using HTML and CSS
• Write simple JavaScript to handle user interactions

Month 2: Advanced JavaScript and Introduction to Node.js

Module 3: Advanced JavaScript Concepts

Objective: Master advanced JavaScript features required for modern web development.

• Understanding ES6+: Arrow functions, destructuring, template literals, classes
• Asynchronous JavaScript: Callbacks, Promises, async/await
• JavaScript error handling and debugging
• Introduction to the DOM (Document Object Model) and DOM manipulation
• Build interactive JavaScript-based applications like to-do lists, form validation

Module 4: Introduction to Node.js

Objective: Learn the basics of Node.js and its role in building backend services.

• Overview of Node.js and its event-driven architecture
• js modules: fs, http, path, and others
• Introduction to npm (Node Package Manager)
• Creating a simple Node.js server
• Build a basic HTTP server with Node.js
• Set up a project using npm and install packages

Month 3: Backend Development with Express.js and MongoDB

Module 5: Introduction to Express.js

Objective: Learn to build server-side applications using Express.js.

• What is Express.js and how does it simplify Node.js development?
• Routing in Express: GET, POST, PUT, DELETE methods
• Middleware in Express: Error handling, request/response objects
• Building RESTful APIs using Express
• Create a REST API for CRUD operations (Create, Read, Update, Delete)

Module 6: Introduction to MongoDB and Mongoose

Objective: Learn how to work with MongoDB, a NoSQL database, and integrate it with Node.js applications.

• MongoDB basics: NoSQL vs SQL, collections, documents, and queries
• Introduction to Mongoose for schema-based modeling
• Connecting Node.js with MongoDB using Mongoose
• CRUD operations with MongoDB and Mongoose
• Create a CRUD application using MongoDB and Mongoose

Month 4: Frontend Development with Angular and React

Module 7: Introduction to Angular (MEAN Stack)

Objective: Learn the basics of Angular for building dynamic frontend applications.

• Angular architecture: Modules, components, services, directives
• Two-way data binding and directives (ngFor, ngIf)
• Angular forms: Template-driven and reactive forms
• Routing in Angular: Navigating between views
• Build a dynamic Angular application with routing and forms

Module 8: Introduction to React (MERN Stack)

Objective: Learn the fundamentals of React for building modern, reactive UIs.

• React components, JSX, and state management
• Props and event handling in React
• Component lifecycle methods and hooks (useState, useEffect)
• React Router for navigation and handling dynamic routes
• Build a simple React application with dynamic routing and state management

Month 5: Advanced Features in Angular and React

Module 9: Advanced Angular Features

Objective: Deep dive into advanced Angular concepts.

• Dependency Injection in Angular
• RxJS and Observables for asynchronous programming
• Angular services and HTTP client
• Angular testing: Unit testing with Jasmine and Karma
• Create an Angular application with data fetching, RxJS, and dependency injection

Module 10: Advanced React Features

Objective: Learn advanced React patterns and state management.

• React Hooks: useContext, useReducer, custom hooks
• Managing global state with Context API and Redux
• React performance optimization (memoization, lazy loading)
• Integrating third-party libraries and APIs
• Build a complex React app with Redux and API integration

Month 6: Full Stack Integration, Testing, and Deployment

Module 11: Integrating Frontend with Backend

Objective: Learn how to integrate the frontend and backend in a full-stack application.

• Connecting React/Angular with RESTful APIs
• Authentication: JWT (JSON Web Tokens) and Passport.js
• Handling CORS (Cross-Origin Resource Sharing) issues
• Building a full-stack application using MEAN or MERN
• Develop a full-stack application (CRUD operations with authentication)

Module 12: Testing and Deployment

Objective: Learn how to test and deploy full-stack applications.

• Unit testing backend (Jest, Mocha) and frontend (Jest, Angular testing tools)
• Integration testing with Postman and testing libraries
• Continuous integration and deployment (CI/CD) workflows
• Deploying applications on platforms like Heroku, AWS, or DigitalOcean
• Set up CI/CD pipelines and deploy the application on cloud platforms
• Write tests and ensure proper functionality through automated tests

Module 13: Final Project and Exam Preparation

Objective: Apply all the learned concepts to build a complete full-stack application.

• Final project: Design and develop a full-stack application using MEAN or MERN
• Review key topics for exam preparation
• Mock exams for full-stack developer certification
• Present the final project, demonstrating full-stack development skills

Key Course Features:

• Hands-on Labs and Real-World Projects: Gain practical experience by working on projects that simulate real-world scenarios.
• Frontend & Backend Development: Become proficient in both frontend (Angular/React) and backend (Node.js/Express) development.
• Full Stack Integration: Learn how to integrate the backend with the frontend and build complete applications.
• Authentication and Authorization: Master securing applications with JWT authentication and user authorization.
• Testing and Deployment: Learn best practices for testing your applications and deploying them to production.
• Industry-Standard Tools: Work with Git, npm, Docker, CI/CD tools, and cloud deployment platforms.

Conclusion:

By the end of this 6-month Full Stack Development Course (MEAN/MERN), students will have the skills to develop, test, and deploy full-stack web applications. They will be well-prepared for roles such as Full Stack Developer, Backend Developer, Frontend Developer, and Web Application Developer.