Technologies You Will Learn
HTML5
CSS3
Bootstrap
JavaScript
React
Node.js
Express.js
MongoDB
Git & GitHub
Curriculum
MERN Stack Curriculum
01
Introduction to Web Development and HTML
21 Topics
Month 1
Introduction to web development and MERN Stack
Understanding frontend, backend and database
How websites and web applications work
Client-server architecture
Introduction to browsers, web servers and HTTP
Installing VS Code and setting up the development environment
Introduction to HTML and HTML document structure
HTML elements, tags and attributes
Headings, paragraphs and text formatting
Links and navigation
Images, audio and video
Ordered, unordered and description lists
Tables and table formatting
HTML forms and input types
Labels, buttons, checkboxes, radio buttons and dropdowns
Form validation attributes
Semantic HTML elements
Block-level and inline elements
HTML entities and comments
Introduction to accessibility and SEO-friendly HTML
Building a basic multi-page website
02
CSS Fundamentals and Styling
20 Topics
Month 1
Introduction to CSS
Inline, internal and external CSS
CSS selectors and combinators
CSS comments and syntax
Colors, backgrounds and gradients
Fonts, typography and text styling
CSS units: px, %, em, rem, vh and vw
CSS box model
Margin, padding and borders
Width, height and max-width
Display property
Positioning: static, relative, absolute, fixed and sticky
CSS overflow and visibility
Pseudo-classes and pseudo-elements
Attribute selectors
CSS specificity and inheritance
Box shadows and border radius
CSS variables and reusable styles
Styling forms, buttons, tables and navigation bars
Building a landing page using HTML and CSS
03
CSS Flexbox, Grid and Responsive Web Design
20 Topics
Month 1
Introduction to Flexbox
Flex container and flex items
flex-direction, justify-content and align-items
flex-wrap, gap and align-content
Flex item sizing and alignment
Introduction to CSS Grid
Grid rows, columns and gaps
grid-template-columns and grid-template-rows
Grid placement and spanning
CSS Grid vs Flexbox
Media queries
Mobile-first responsive design
Responsive images and layouts
Relative units and fluid sizing
Responsive navigation bars
Responsive cards, forms and tables
CSS transitions and transforms
Basic animations using keyframes
Browser developer tools for responsive debugging
Building a responsive portfolio website
04
Bootstrap 5
20 Topics
Month 1
Introduction to Bootstrap and its advantages
Adding Bootstrap using CDN and npm
Bootstrap containers and breakpoints
Bootstrap grid system
Rows, columns and responsive layouts
Bootstrap typography and colors
Spacing and sizing utilities
Buttons and button groups
Alerts, badges and progress bars
Cards and image styling
Navigation bars and responsive menus
Dropdowns and pagination
Forms and form validation styles
Tables and responsive tables
Modals and tooltips
Accordions and collapsible sections
Bootstrap utility classes
Bootstrap Icons
Customizing Bootstrap with CSS
Building a responsive business website using Bootstrap
05
JavaScript Fundamentals
21 Topics
Month 1
Introduction to JavaScript and its role in web development
Adding JavaScript to HTML
JavaScript syntax and comments
Variables using var, let and const
Primitive and non-primitive data types
Type conversion and type coercion
Operators and operator precedence
Conditional statements
Loops: for, while and do-while
break and continue statements
Functions and return values
Function expressions and arrow functions
Default parameters
Scope and hoisting fundamentals
Arrays and array operations
Strings and string methods
Objects and object properties
Object and array destructuring
Spread and rest operators
Template literals
Common JavaScript programming problems
06
Advanced JavaScript Essentials
20 Topics
Month 2
Callback functions
Higher-order functions
forEach(), map(), filter() and reduce()
find(), findIndex(), some() and every()
Sorting arrays and custom comparators
JavaScript objects and nested data structures
Optional chaining and nullish coalescing
Error handling using try, catch and finally
JavaScript modules: import and export
Introduction to classes and objects
Constructors and the this keyword
Inheritance and encapsulation basics
Prototypes and prototypal inheritance
Closures and lexical scope
Execution context and call stack
Synchronous and asynchronous JavaScript
Promises and promise chaining
async and await
Event loop fundamentals
Common JavaScript interview questions
07
DOM Manipulation and Browser Events
18 Topics
Month 2
Introduction to the Document Object Model (DOM)
Selecting elements using querySelector() and querySelectorAll()
Accessing and modifying HTML content
Changing CSS styles using JavaScript
Creating, inserting and removing DOM elements
Working with classList
Handling click, input, change and submit events
Event listeners and event objects
Event bubbling and capturing
Event delegation
Form handling using JavaScript
Client-side form validation
Browser alerts, prompts and confirmations
Timers using setTimeout() and setInterval()
Local storage and session storage
JSON.stringify() and JSON.parse()
Browser developer tools and debugging
Building an interactive to-do list application
08
jQuery Fundamentals
18 Topics
Month 2
Introduction to jQuery and its use cases
Adding jQuery using CDN and npm
Document ready function
jQuery selectors
Selecting and traversing DOM elements
Getting and setting text, HTML and input values
Adding, removing and toggling CSS classes
Changing element styles
Handling click, hover, change and submit events
Event delegation using on()
Creating and removing DOM elements
Showing, hiding and toggling elements
Fade and slide effects
jQuery animations
Form validation using jQuery
AJAX introduction using jQuery
jQuery vs modern JavaScript
Building a form validation and AJAX-based mini project
09
HTTP, REST APIs and JSON
15 Topics
Month 2
Introduction to HTTP and HTTPS
Request-response lifecycle
HTTP methods: GET, POST, PUT, PATCH and DELETE
HTTP status codes
Request headers and response headers
Query parameters and URL parameters
Request bodies and JSON payloads
Introduction to REST API architecture
Working with public APIs
Fetching data using the Fetch API
Handling promises and asynchronous API calls
Handling loading and error states
Introduction to CORS
Testing APIs using Postman
Building a weather or product search application using a public API
10
Git, GitHub and Development Workflow
19 Topics
Month 2
Introduction to version control
Installing and configuring Git
Creating a local Git repository
git init, git status and git add
Committing changes using git commit
Viewing history using git log
Understanding the working directory, staging area and repository
Writing meaningful commit messages
Creating GitHub repositories
Connecting local repositories to GitHub
git push, git pull and git fetch
Cloning repositories
Branch creation and switching
Merging branches
Resolving merge conflicts
Using .gitignore
Pull requests and code reviews
README.md and repository documentation
Basic collaboration workflow
11
React Fundamentals and Development Setup
17 Topics
Month 3
Introduction to React and component-based architecture
Why React is used in modern web applications
React vs traditional JavaScript and jQuery
Node.js and npm prerequisites for React
Creating React projects using Vite
Understanding the React project structure
JSX syntax and expressions
Functional components
Exporting and importing components
Component composition and reuse
Embedding JavaScript expressions in JSX
Rendering lists using map()
Using keys in React lists
Conditional rendering
Fragments
Organizing components and files
Building a reusable UI component library
12
React Props, State and Events
16 Topics
Month 3
Understanding props
Passing data between components
Default values and destructuring props
One-way data flow
Introduction to React state
useState hook
Updating state correctly
Handling button clicks and form events
Controlled components
Handling text inputs, checkboxes and dropdowns
Form submission and validation
Lifting state up
Sharing data between sibling components
State immutability
Updating arrays and objects in state
Building interactive forms and reusable cards
13
React Hooks and Component Lifecycle
15 Topics
Month 3
Introduction to React hooks
Rules of hooks
useEffect fundamentals
Understanding effect dependencies
Cleanup functions in useEffect
Fetching data using useEffect
Handling loading, success and error states
useRef for DOM access and mutable values
useContext for shared state
Creating custom hooks
Avoiding unnecessary effects
Common hook mistakes
Understanding component rendering
Basic performance optimization concepts
Building a data-driven React application
14
React Forms, Validation and API Integration
16 Topics
Month 3
Controlled and uncontrolled form components
Handling multiple form fields
Form validation and error messages
Reusable form components
Submitting form data to an API
Using Fetch API with React
Using Axios for HTTP requests
GET, POST, PUT, PATCH and DELETE requests
Displaying API data in tables and cards
Search, filtering and sorting
Pagination fundamentals
Loading indicators and empty states
Error handling and retry functionality
Environment variables in frontend applications
Avoiding exposure of private API secrets
Building a CRUD interface using a sample REST API
15
React Router and Multi-Page Applications
15 Topics
Month 3
Introduction to client-side routing
Installing and configuring React Router
BrowserRouter and route configuration
Routes and Route components
Link and NavLink
Dynamic route parameters
Reading URL parameters
Query parameters and search URLs
useNavigate and programmatic navigation
Nested routes
Layout components and shared navigation
404 and not-found pages
Protected routes: frontend concepts
Managing navigation after form submission
Building a multi-page React application
16
React Styling, UI Libraries and State Management
15 Topics
Month 3
Styling React components using CSS
CSS modules
Conditional CSS classes
Responsive React layouts
Using Bootstrap with React
Introduction to React UI libraries
Reusable buttons, cards, modals and tables
Introduction to Context API
Managing shared application state
useReducer fundamentals
Introduction to Redux Toolkit
Store, slices, reducers and actions
Reading and updating Redux state
When to use local state, Context API or Redux
Building a shopping cart or dashboard interface
17
React Best Practices, Debugging and Interview Preparation
14 Topics
Month 3
Component design and reusability
Single Responsibility Principle for components
Avoiding unnecessary prop drilling
Keys and list rendering
State management best practices
Understanding React rendering behavior
Introduction to React.memo
useMemo and useCallback fundamentals
React Developer Tools
Debugging component and state issues
Handling errors and empty data
Basic accessibility in React
React interview questions for freshers
Common React coding exercises
18
Node.js Fundamentals
18 Topics
Month 4
Introduction to Node.js
JavaScript in the browser vs Node.js
Installing Node.js and npm
Understanding package.json
Using npm install, npm uninstall and npm scripts
Creating and running Node.js applications
CommonJS modules: require and module.exports
ES modules: import and export
Built-in modules: fs, path, os and events
Reading and writing files
Synchronous vs asynchronous operations
Callbacks, promises and async/await
Event loop fundamentals
Node.js error handling
Environment variables using process.env
Using dotenv for local configuration
Introduction to npm package management
Creating a basic command-line application
19
Node.js HTTP Server and Backend Fundamentals
14 Topics
Month 4
Introduction to backend development
Client-server architecture
HTTP request and response lifecycle
Creating a server using the Node.js HTTP module
Handling URL paths and HTTP methods
Reading request bodies
Sending text and JSON responses
HTTP status codes
Understanding request headers
Asynchronous request processing
Basic routing without a framework
Error handling in HTTP servers
Introduction to RESTful API design
Backend project folder organization
20
Express.js Fundamentals
18 Topics
Month 4
Introduction to Express.js
Installing and configuring Express
Creating an Express server
Routing using app.get(), app.post(), app.put() and app.delete()
Route parameters and query parameters
Request body parsing using express.json()
Sending JSON responses
HTTP status codes and response methods
Middleware fundamentals
Built-in, third-party and custom middleware
Application-level and router-level middleware
Using express.Router()
Centralized error-handling middleware
Handling 404 routes
CORS configuration
Serving static files
Environment-based configuration
Testing Express endpoints using Postman
21
REST API Development and CRUD Operations
17 Topics
Month 4
REST API principles and resource naming
Designing API endpoints
GET, POST, PUT, PATCH and DELETE operations
Creating resources
Reading individual and multiple resources
Updating existing resources
Deleting resources
Request validation
Response structure and consistent JSON formats
Error responses and status codes
Pagination, sorting and filtering
Searching records using query parameters
Async route handlers
Separating routes, controllers and services
API testing using Postman
Writing API documentation
Building a complete task management REST API
22
MongoDB Fundamentals
19 Topics
Month 4
Introduction to MongoDB and NoSQL databases
Relational databases vs document databases
Documents, collections and databases
BSON and JSON fundamentals
Installing MongoDB or using MongoDB Atlas
Introduction to MongoDB Compass
Creating databases and collections
Inserting documents
Finding documents
Filtering using query operators
Updating documents
Deleting documents
Comparison and logical query operators
Projection and sorting
Limiting and skipping results
Working with arrays and embedded documents
ObjectId fundamentals
Basic indexing concepts
MongoDB CRUD practice using Compass or mongosh
23
MongoDB Aggregation and Data Modeling
16 Topics
Month 4
MongoDB aggregation framework
Aggregation pipeline fundamentals
$match and $project
$group and accumulator operators
$sort, $limit and $skip
$unwind
Counting and summarizing documents
Embedding vs referencing documents
One-to-one relationships
One-to-many relationships
Data modeling fundamentals
Schema design considerations
Indexes and query performance basics
Unique indexes
Handling duplicate data
MongoDB interview questions for freshers
24
Mongoose and MongoDB Integration
18 Topics
Month 4
Introduction to Mongoose ODM
Connecting Node.js and Express to MongoDB
MongoDB connection strings and environment variables
Creating Mongoose schemas
Defining models
Schema types and default values
Required fields and validation rules
Creating documents using create() and save()
Reading data using find() and findById()
Updating documents
Deleting documents
Schema validation and custom validation
Timestamps
References and populate()
Handling duplicate key errors
Handling database connection errors
Async database operations
Building a CRUD API using Express, Mongoose and MongoDB
25
Connecting React with Express and MongoDB
15 Topics
Month 5
Understanding the complete MERN architecture
Frontend-backend-database request flow
Organizing frontend and backend projects
Configuring separate frontend and backend environments
Connecting React to Express APIs
Sending data from forms to the backend
Fetching and displaying MongoDB records
Implementing end-to-end CRUD operations
Handling loading and error states
Refreshing data after updates
Search, sorting, filtering and pagination
Managing API response formats
Configuring CORS correctly
Debugging frontend-backend integration issues
Building a complete MERN task management application
26
User Authentication and Authorization
18 Topics
Month 5
Authentication vs authorization
User registration and login workflow
Password hashing using bcrypt
Password verification
Creating and validating JWTs
Access tokens and token expiration
Authentication middleware in Express
Protecting backend routes
Role-based access control fundamentals
Admin and regular user permissions
Storing authentication state in React
Protected frontend routes
Logout and token invalidation concepts
Secure cookie fundamentals
Local storage vs session storage vs HTTP-only cookies
Environment variables for secrets
Input validation and authentication error handling
Common authentication vulnerabilities and security practices
27
Backend Security and API Best Practices
15 Topics
Month 5
Input validation and sanitization
Preventing NoSQL injection
Secure password storage
Authentication and authorization checks
CORS and origin restrictions
Rate limiting fundamentals
Secure HTTP headers using Helmet
Managing secrets and environment variables
Avoiding sensitive data in API responses
Safe error handling
File upload validation and restrictions
Dependency updates and npm audit
HTTPS fundamentals
Logging and monitoring basics
OWASP Top 10 overview for web developers
28
File Uploads, Email and Common Application Features
14 Topics
Month 5
Handling multipart form data
File uploads using Multer
File type and file size validation
Local file storage vs cloud storage
Introduction to image hosting services
Sending emails from Node.js
Email verification workflow
Password reset workflow
Environment variables for email credentials
Search and filtering in full stack applications
Pagination and sorting
Notifications and success messages
Reusable error and response handling
Implementing practical application features
29
AI Tools for MERN Stack Developers
16 Topics
Month 5
Introduction to AI-assisted software development
Using ChatGPT or similar AI assistants to understand programming concepts
Writing effective prompts for code generation
Using AI to generate HTML, CSS and React component drafts
Using AI to understand JavaScript errors and debugging messages
Using AI to review and refactor code
Using AI to generate test cases
Using AI to explain APIs and database queries
Using GitHub Copilot or a similar coding assistant in VS Code
Using AI to create README files and technical documentation
Using AI for code completion and repetitive coding tasks
Verifying AI-generated code before using it
Identifying hallucinated APIs and incorrect solutions
Avoiding exposure of passwords, API keys and private source code
Understanding licensing and security concerns in AI-generated code
Using AI as a learning assistant rather than a replacement for programming fundamentals
30
Integrating Basic Generative AI Features into MERN Applications
15 Topics
Month 5
Introduction to LLM APIs
Understanding API keys and usage limits
Calling an external AI API from Node.js
Storing API credentials in backend environment variables
Sending user input from React to Express
Validating requests before calling an AI service
Processing and displaying AI responses
Handling timeouts, errors and rate limits
Basic prompt engineering
Building a simple FAQ assistant or text summarizer
Displaying loading states and errors in React
Logging AI usage without exposing sensitive information
Basic cost control and usage monitoring
Testing AI features with sample inputs
Limitations and responsible use of AI-generated content
31
Testing and Code Quality
16 Topics
Month 5
Introduction to software testing
Manual API testing using Postman
Writing API test collections
Unit testing fundamentals
Testing JavaScript using Jest or Vitest
Testing React components using React Testing Library
Testing Express routes and controllers
Integration testing fundamentals
Testing validation and error scenarios
Testing authentication and authorization
Debugging with browser developer tools
Debugging Node.js applications
Code formatting using Prettier
Linting using ESLint
Writing maintainable and reusable code
Code review fundamentals
32
Deployment and Production Fundamentals
16 Topics
Month 6
Introduction to web application deployment
Preparing React applications for production
Building production bundles using Vite
Deploying frontend applications to a suitable hosting platform
Deploying Node.js and Express applications
Provisioning MongoDB Atlas
Configuring production database access
Managing production environment variables
Connecting deployed frontend and backend applications
Configuring production CORS settings
Using HTTPS and secure connection settings
Handling deployment logs and errors
Basic uptime and application monitoring
Domain names and DNS fundamentals
Introduction to CI/CD concepts
Deploying and testing a complete MERN application
33
Major MERN Stack Industrial Project
20 Topics
Month 6
Selecting a real-world problem and defining project scope
Requirement gathering and feature planning
Creating wireframes and UI layouts
Designing reusable React components
Implementing responsive interfaces using HTML, CSS and Bootstrap
Developing backend APIs using Node.js and Express
Designing MongoDB collections and Mongoose schemas
Implementing CRUD functionality
Implementing registration and login
Implementing authentication and authorization
Adding search, filtering and pagination
Implementing form validation and error handling
Integrating third-party APIs where appropriate
Adding an optional basic AI-powered feature
Testing frontend and backend functionality
Using Git and GitHub throughout development
Deploying the frontend, backend and database
Writing a professional README
Preparing project documentation
Project demonstration and viva
34
Additional MERN Stack Projects
15 Topics
Month 6
Personal portfolio website
Responsive business landing page
JavaScript to-do list application
React product listing and search application
React weather application using an external API
Task management CRUD application
Student management system
Blog application with authentication
E-commerce product catalog and shopping cart
Admin dashboard with charts and data tables
Role-based user management application
Optional AI-powered FAQ or text summarization feature
GitHub repository setup for each project
Project README and screenshots
Live project demonstration
35
HTML, CSS, Bootstrap and JavaScript Interview Preparation
17 Topics
Month 6
HTML semantic elements and forms
HTML accessibility fundamentals
CSS box model and specificity
CSS positioning and display properties
Flexbox and Grid
Responsive design and media queries
Bootstrap grid and utility classes
JavaScript data types and type coercion
var, let and const
Functions, closures and hoisting
Arrays, objects and array methods
this, prototypes and inheritance
Promises and async/await
Event loop and asynchronous JavaScript
DOM manipulation and event delegation
Fetch API and JSON
Common coding questions for freshers
36
React Interview Preparation
16 Topics
Month 6
React fundamentals and JSX
Functional components and props
State and event handling
Controlled components and form validation
Conditional rendering and list keys
useState and useEffect
useRef and useContext
Custom hooks
Component rendering and re-rendering
React Router and nested routes
API integration and error handling
Context API and Redux Toolkit fundamentals
Component reuse and state management
React performance optimization basics
Common React debugging questions
React coding exercises for freshers
37
Node.js, Express and REST API Interview Preparation
17 Topics
Month 6
Node.js architecture and runtime
Node.js modules and npm
Event loop and asynchronous programming
Callbacks, promises and async/await
Node.js file system and built-in modules
Express routing and middleware
Request and response objects
HTTP methods and status codes
REST API design principles
CRUD operations
Error handling and validation
Authentication and authorization
JWT fundamentals
Environment variables and secrets
CORS and basic backend security
Postman API testing
Common backend coding exercises
38
MongoDB, Mongoose and Git Interview Preparation
16 Topics
Month 6
SQL vs NoSQL databases
MongoDB documents and collections
MongoDB CRUD operations
Query and comparison operators
Aggregation pipeline fundamentals
Embedding vs referencing
Indexes and query performance basics
Mongoose schemas and models
Validation and document relationships
Connecting MongoDB to Express
Git repository and staging area
Git add, commit, push and pull
Branching and merging
Merge conflict resolution
GitHub collaboration and pull requests
Common database and version control interview questions
39
Resume, Portfolio and Placement Preparation
15 Topics
Month 6
Creating a MERN Stack developer resume
Listing technical skills accurately
Presenting academic and industrial projects
Creating a professional GitHub profile
Organizing repositories and README files
Deploying portfolio projects
Preparing a project demonstration
Explaining frontend-backend-database architecture
Explaining authentication and API design decisions
Solving basic JavaScript coding problems
Technical mock interviews
Project-based interview questions
Common HR interview questions
Communication and problem-solving practice
Final technical assessment and project viva
