MEAN

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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.