In this short article, I will only give you the step by step guide to become a Full Stack developer.
Here’s a roadmap for learning the MERN (MongoDB, Express.js, React, Node.js) stack:
1. Foundational Knowledge:
– You need to learn HTML, CSS, and JavaScript.
– Understand the basics of asynchronous JavaScript.
2. Node.js:
– Learn the fundamentals of Node.js.
– Understand npm (Node Package Manager).
3. Express.js:
– Master Express.js, which is a web application framework for Node.js.
– Learn routing, middleware, and handling HTTP requests.
4. MongoDB:
– Get familiar with MongoDB, which is a NoSQL database.
– Learn CRUD operations and basic database design.
5. Mongoose:
– Learn Mongoose, which is an ODM (Object Data Modeling) library for MongoDB.
– Understand how to interact with MongoDB using Mongoose.
6. React:
– Dive into React, which is a JavaScript library for building user interfaces.
– Understand JSX, components, state, and props.
7. React Router:
– Learn React Router for handling navigation in React applications.
8. State Management:
– Explore state management in React with tools like Context API or a state management library (e.g., Redux).
9. Node.js and Express.js Advanced Topics:
– Learn about authentication and authorization.
– Understand middleware usage for security and optimization.
10. API Development:
– Build RESTful APIs using Express.js.
– Understand how to handle data with MongoDB.
11. React Hooks:
– Master React Hooks for functional components.
12. Full-Stack Integration:
– Connect the front-end (React) with the back-end (Node.js and Express.js).
– Make API calls from React to interact with the server.
13. Deployment:
– Deploy your MERN stack application. Platforms like Heroku, Netlify, or Vercel can be useful.
14. Testing:
– Learn testing tools and frameworks for both front-end and back-end (e.g., Jest, Mocha, Chai).
15. Continuous Integration/Continuous Deployment (CI/CD):
– Explore CI/CD pipelines to automate testing and deployment processes.
16. Advanced Concepts:
– Learn about real-time features using WebSockets.
– Understand GraphQL for API development.
Remember to work on hands-on projects and build real-world applications to reinforce your understanding. Regularly update your skills as the MERN stack evolves.
This is Md Fahimul Kabir Chowdhury. You can follow my YouTube @tech2etc for more tutorials and projects.