MERN Stack Advanced React.JS and Node.JS

Course Description

Duration: 7 days – 49 hrs

Overview

This comprehensive training program is designed to elevate participants’ skills in advanced React.js and Node.js development within the MERN stack. Over the course of seven days, participants will delve into key concepts, tools, and best practices to build robust and scalable applications.

Objectives

Master Advanced React.js: Dive deep into React.js fundamentals, component patterns, and advanced features for efficient UI development.
Explore Node.js Excellence: Understand asynchronous programming, error handling, and middleware in Node.js, and build robust APIs with Express.js.
Database Integration: Integrate databases seamlessly using either MongoDB with Mongoose or MySQL, focusing on efficient data modeling and schema design.
State Management and Beyond: Learn advanced state management with Redux, GraphQL, and Apollo Client for optimized frontend-backend communication.
Authentication and Deployment: Implement secure authentication with JSON Web Tokens, and explore deployment strategies for React.js and Node.js applications.
Performance Optimization: Identify and address performance bottlenecks, optimize network requests, and employ code-splitting and lazy loading techniques.
Real-world Project Workshop: Apply learned concepts in a full-day workshop, developing a comprehensive project with guidance from instructors.
Testing and Best Practices: Master testing techniques for React.js components and Node.js APIs, while understanding code organization, error handling, and security best practices.

Audience

Frontend Developers looking to advance their React.js skills
Backend Developers seeking expertise in Node.js and Express.js
Full Stack Developers aiming for proficiency in MERN stack development

Pre- requisites

Basic understanding of JavaScript, React.js, and Node.js

Course Content

Day 1: React.js

React.js Review and Best Practices

Recap of React.js fundamentals
React component patterns and best practices
Managing state with hooks and context API
Handling events and data flow in React.js

Component Patterns

Exploring Higher-Order Components (HOCs)
Understanding Render Props and Function as Children
Building Compound Components
Introduction to Context API and Provider/Consumer Pattern

Day 2: React Router, Node.js and Express

React Routing and Navigation

Nested routing and dynamic routes
Route guards and authentication
Implementing lazy loading and code splitting
React Router advanced features and patterns

Node.js Concepts

Asynchronous programming with Promises and async/await
Error handling and middleware in Node.js
Debugging and performance profiling
Managing dependencies with npm and yarn

Building Robust APIs with Express.js

Advanced routing and middleware in Express.js
Handling authentication and authorization
Input validation and error handling
File uploads and streaming

Database Integration Options:

Option 1: MongoDB with Mongoose

MongoDB and Mongoose Introduction:
- Overview of MongoDB and NoSQL databases
- Understanding the document-oriented nature of MongoDB
Integrating MongoDB with Node.js using Mongoose:
- Setting up Mongoose in a Node.js project
- Establishing a connection to MongoDB
- Defining models and schemas with Mongoose
Querying and Manipulating Data with Mongoose:
- Basic CRUD operations with Mongoose
- Advanced querying techniques
- Indexing and performance considerations
Data Modeling and Schema Design Best Practices:
- Designing efficient and scalable MongoDB schemas
- Handling relationships in MongoDB documents
- Applying best practices for data modeling

Option 2: MySQL

MySQL Introduction:
- Overview of MySQL and relational databases
- Understanding the relational model and SQL language
Integrating MySQL with Node.js:
- Setting up a MySQL database connection in a Node.js project
- Executing SQL queries using Node.js
Querying and Manipulating Data with MySQL:
- Basic CRUD operations with MySQL
- Advanced querying techniques with SQL
- Transactions and data integrity
Data Modeling and Schema Design Best Practices:
- Designing efficient and normalized relational database schemas
- Handling relationships in MySQL tables
- Applying best practices for data modeling in a relational database

Day 3: Data Handling and Performance Optimization

State Management with Redux

Overview of Redux and its principles
Setting up Redux in a React.js application
Advanced Redux concepts: middleware, selectors, and actions
Using Redux Toolkit for efficient state management

GraphQL and Apollo Client

Introduction to GraphQL and its benefits
Setting up a GraphQL server with Node.js
Integrating Apollo Client with React.js
Performing queries, mutations, and subscriptions

Performance Optimization Techniques

Identifying performance bottlenecks
Code splitting and lazy loading components
Caching data and optimizing network requests
Performance auditing and optimization tools

Day 4: Authentication and Authorization, Frontend and Backend Integration using Axios

Integration and Axios

Overview of authentication strategies
Setting up user authentication with Passport.js
Implementing local authentication and OAuth
Managing sessions and cookies
How to use Axios and Fetch

JSON Web Tokens (JWT) and Secure API Authentication

Introduction to JSON Web Tokens (JWT)
Implementing JWT-based authentication in Node.js
Securing APIs with JWT authentication
Refresh tokens and token-based authorization

Day 5: Deployment and Best Practices Deployment Strategies for React.js and Node.js

Preparing React.js and Node.js applications for production
Deployment options: traditional servers, cloud platforms, and serverless
Continuous integration and deployment (CI/CD) pipelines
Monitoring and logging in production environments

Testing Techniques

Writing unit tests for React.js components and Node.js APIs
Integration testing with testing frameworks (Jest, Mocha, Chai)
Mocking and stubbing external dependencies
Test coverage and code quality analysis

Best Practices and Advanced Concepts

Code organization and project structure
Error handling and logging strategies
Performance optimization and scalability considerations
Security best practices for React.js and Node.js applications

Day 6: Advanced Topics and Workshop

Full-Day Workshop: Advanced Topics and Real-World Project
Participants work on an advanced project incorporating all the learned concepts.
Instructors provide guidance, answer questions, and assist with project development.
In-depth discussions on advanced topics based on participants’ interests or industry trends.

Day 7: Project Finalization and Q&A