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.