Back-End Development with Node.js, Express.js, and MongoDB Course Outline

Module 1: Introduction to MERN Stack

Understanding the MERN Stack (MongoDB, Express.js, React, Node.js). Benefits of using the MERN Stack. Setting up the development environment.

Module 2: Node.js and Express.js

Introduction to Node.js

• Node.js event loop
• Asynchronous programming
• Node.js modules

Introduction to Express.js

• Creating Express.js applications
• Routing and middleware
• Handling HTTP requests and responses
• Integrating with MongoDB

Module 3: MongoDB

Introduction to MongoDB

• MongoDB concepts (documents, collections, databases)
• Data modeling in MongoDB

CRUD operations (Create, Read, Update, Delete)

Learn how to perform CRUD operations in MongoDB to interact with data effectively.

MongoDB aggregation pipeline

Understand how to use the aggregation pipeline to perform complex data analysis and transformations.

Using Mongoose (MongoDB Object Modeling Tool)

Learn how to use Mongoose to interact with MongoDB in a more object-oriented way.

Module 4: Building a RESTful API with MERN

• Designing RESTful APIs
• Implementing CRUD operations
• Error handling and validation
• Authentication and authorization
• API documentation

Module 5: Testing and Debugging

• Unit testing
• Integration testing
• End-to-end testing
• Debugging techniques
• Using debugging tools

Module 6: Deployment and Hosting

• Deploying MERN applications on different platforms (Heroku, AWS, GCP)
• Setting up continuous integration and continuous delivery (CI/CD)
• Performance optimization and scalability

Module 7: Advanced Topics

• Server-Side Rendering (SSR)
• GraphQL API development
• WebSockets and real-time applications
• Security best practices
• Emerging trends in Node.js and MERN development

Module 8: MERN Stack Project

Build a full-fledged MERN stack application from scratch, applying the concepts learned in previous modules.

Module 9: MERN Stack Career Paths

• Job roles and responsibilities
• Building a portfolio
• Interview preparation
• Networking and professional development