Full Stack Dev (MERN)
This 16-week course provides an in-depth, hands-on introduction to the MERN (MongoDB, Express.js, React.js, Node.js) stack, focusing on the development of both front-end and back-end components of web applications. Students will gain a strong understanding of the technologies and tools used in modern full-stack development while building their own projects and enhancing their portfolios.
What you’ll learn
In the MERN Full Stack Development course, you'll gain a comprehensive understanding of the MERN stack and essential technologies, as well as practical experience with React.js, Node.js, Express.js, MongoDB, and JWT authentication. The course also includes weekly projects and exercises, a final project focused on building a personal portfolio website, and career preparation resources.
Course Objectives
Course Prerequisites
What does this course look like?
Lectures:
- Three sessions per week (Mondays, Wednesdays, Saturdays)
- 2-hour sessions led by an experienced instructor
- In-depth explanations of concepts, tools, and technologies
- Focus on both theoretical knowledge and practical applications
Labs:
- Multiple lab sessions per week (Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Saturdays)
- 1-hour labs on Mondays and Wednesdays, 3-hour labs on Tuesdays and Thursdays, 4-hour labs on Saturdays
- Hands-on exercises, projects, and real-world examples
- Personalized feedback and support from a knowledgeable TA
- Reinforcement of learning and development of problem-solving skills
- Practical experience in developing full-stack MERN applications
Who is it for?
The MERN Full Stack Development course is designed for a diverse group of learners, including beginners, front-end developers, career changers, self-taught developers, and professionals seeking career advancement. The course offers a step-by-step approach, expert guidance, and hands-on lab sessions to solidify understanding and fill knowledge gaps, providing valuable knowledge of back-end technologies like Node.js, Express.js, and MongoDB, and enhancing employability in the tech job market.
How much does this course cost?
Course Syllabus
The Basic
- What is the Web?
- How Does It Work?
- How Data Finds its Way?
The Front End
- The Server-side and The Client-side
- HTML
- CSS
- JavaScript
The Back End
- What is the Back End?
- Microservice Architecture
- Back-end programming
- NodeJS
Web Development Frameworks
- What are the Frameworks?
- Front-end Frameworks
- Back-end Frameworks
- Isomorphic Frameworks
- Software Stacks
What is MERN Stack
- MongoDB
- Express
- Node.js
- React JS
Semantic Web Page Layout with HTML
- What is HTML?
- Attributes + Hyperlinking
- Headings + Lists
- Inline vs. Block Elements + Divs
- id + class Attributes
- The img Element
- Delving into Semantics
- HTML Tables
- HTML Forms
Stylizing HTML Content using CSS
- What is CSS?
- Introduction to the Cascade
- Basic CSS Selectors
- Selector Combinations
- The Box Model
- Color
- Font Styling + Webfonts
- Text Alignment + Sizing
Additional Materials - Layout
- Layout
- Container Elements
- Grid vs Flexbox
- Grid
- Flexbox
Introduction to Javascript, Basic Data Types + Operators
- What is Javascript?
- Numbers
- Strings
- Booleans
- Undefined / Null
Javascript Program Flow + Data Structures
- Program Flow: Functions
- Program Flow: Conditional Statements
- Program Flow: Loops
- Data Structures: Arrays
- Data Structures: Objects
- Functions Are Just Variables
- More on Objects and The "this" Keyword
- Building Interactivity with DOM Manipulation
- Javascript Variables, Operators & Expressions
- Javascript Functions
- Javascript Classes
- Javascript Modules
- Introduction
- Introduction to ES2015+
- JSX – an Introduction
- Rendering of Elements and Components in React
- State and Lifecycle Methods
- Event Handling
- Forms
- Lists, Fragments, and Conditional Rendering
- CSS and Styling
- Higher Order Components
- Functions as a Child and Render Props
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No, a basic level of computer literacy and a motivation to learn is all you need for most of our courses.
Our courses are designed for diverse backgrounds; If programming or tech is a career track that you really want to pursue, you may sign-up for our courses whether you are software engineer, product/program manager, analyst, researcher, consultant, student, etc.
It can vary depending on your unique background. However, it usually takes 10 - 15 hours/week outside of the classroom for homework and study time.
Yes, you will be given a certificate of completion for any course, after you pass the final exam.
Yes, please refer to our Veterans page for more details.
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