Full-Stack MERN-stack Development

About The Course

A hands-on full-stack web development training and internship program designed to help you build complete web applications from frontend to backend. Gain real-world experience working with modern frontend frameworks, backend technologies, databases, and APIs to create scalable, secure, and high-performance web solutions.

Key points

Lessons of the Course

MONTH 1: FOUNDATIONS & REACT FRONT-END

 

Week 1-2: Core Programming, DS/Algo, & HTML/CSS Foundation

Learning Outcomes: Master fundamental programming concepts, implement core data structures and algorithms in JavaScript, and build static, responsive web pages.

Week 1: HTML, CSS, & JavaScript Fundamentals

  • Day 1-2: HTML/CSS Essentials
    • HTML5 structure, semantic tags, forms
    • CSS3, Flexbox, Grid, and building responsive layouts
    • Project: Create a multi-page static website/landing page
  • Day 3-5: Core JavaScript & Advanced JS
    • Variables (
      let
      ,
      const
      ), functions, scope, OOP basics
    • Advanced JS: Promises,
      async/await
      , Closures, Event Loop
    • Tool: Node.js runtime, npm/yarn
    • Project: Build a weather app utilizing external API data

 

Week 2: Data Structures, Algorithms, & Problem Solving with JS

  • Day 1-3: DS and Algo in JS
    • Data Structures: Arrays, Stacks, Queues, Linked Lists, Hash Maps (Objects)
    • Algorithms: Sorting (Bubble, Merge), Searching (Linear, Binary), Recursion
    • Application: Implementing a basic cache or in-memory database
  • Day 4: Problem Solving with JS
    • Practice sessions on common technical interview questions (LeetCode/HackerRank style)
    • Focus on time and space complexity analysis (Big O notation)
    • Tool: Code execution environment (VS Code, online IDEs)
  • Day 5: Version Control & Project 1 Kickoff
    • Git essentials, GitHub workflows, pull requests
    • Project 1: Build a fully functional, DOM-manipulated Quiz or Game app.
Week 3-4: REACT Js & Front End Project

Learning Outcomes: Build modular, reusable components, manage complex state, and set up professional client-side applications.

  • Day 1-2: REACT Js Components & JSX
    • Functional Components, Props, Component Lifecycle
    • Libraries: React, create-react-app/Vite, React Hooks
    • Project: Convert the static Project 1 into a React component tree
  • Day 3-4: State Management & Routing
    • Front End Project Focus:
    • useState
      ,
      useEffect
      , and Context API for global state
    • Setting up multi-page applications with React Router DOM
  • Day 5: Deployment & Styling
    • Introduction to modern styling: CSS Modules, Styled Components, or Tailwind CSS
    • Deploying the Front End Project via Netlify/Vercel.

End of Month 1 Project: Professional Front End Project

  • A fully responsive, high-fidelity Single Page Application (SPA).
  • Deliverable: GitHub repo with code + Live URL deployment.
MONTH 2: BACK-END, DATABASE & ENTERPRISE

Week 5-6: Server-Side Node Js & Database Fundamentals

Learning Outcomes: Build the back-end API layer using Express and handle both relational and NoSQL data stores.

  • Day 1-2: Node Js & Express.js
    • Node's module system, Event Loop, building a RESTful API
    • Defining routes, controllers, and services structure
    • Library: Express.js, nodemon, Postman/Insomnia
  • Day 3-4: Mongo DB - NoSQL Database
    • NoSQL concepts, MongoDB shell basics, Mongoose for data modeling
    • Implementing CRUD operations with Mongoose
    • Project: Set up a secure, functional back-end for the Front-End Project
  • Day 5: Relational Database Introduction
    • MySQL Database Introduction: Overview of SQL, schema design, basic queries (
      SELECT
      ,
      JOIN
      ).
    • Comparison of Relational (MySQL) vs. NoSQL (MongoDB) for project selection.

Week 7-8: Full-Stack Integration & Enterprise Features

Learning Outcomes: Connect the front-end to the back-end, implement security, and prepare the application for production.

  • Day 1-2: MERN Integration & State Management
    • Connecting the React client to the Express API (Fetch/Axios)
    • Advanced state management for server data (e.g., Redux Toolkit or React Query)
    • Project: Full-stack application data flow implementation
  • Day 3-4: Authentication & Enterprise Security
    • Password hashing (bcrypt), JSON Web Tokens (JWT) for secure authentication
    • Implementing middleware for protected routes
    • Libraries:
      jsonwebtoken
      ,
      bcrypt
      , CORS
  • Day 5: Containerization & Deployment
    • Basics of Docker for development and production environments
    • Deploying the full MERN application to a cloud platform (e.g., Render, AWS EC2, or Azure App Service)

End of Month 2 Project: Full-Stack MERN Application

  • A complex, secure MERN application demonstrating both front-end and back-end mastery.
  • Deliverable: Live web application, GitHub repo, and professional deployment documentation.
MONTH 3: ENTERPRISE PROJECT INTERNSHIP

Week 9-12: Enterprise Project Internship

 

Structure: Students work on a single, large-scale, industry-mimicking project selected from curated tracks or a self-proposed idea, under daily mentorship.

 

Internship Focus Areas:

  1. Project Management: Agile methodologies, task tracking (Jira/Trello), daily standups.
  2. Advanced Features: Real-time features (Socket.IO), payment gateway integration (Stripe), advanced testing.
  3. Code Review & Quality: Participation in formal code reviews, linting, and maintaining a scalable codebase.

Week 9-10: Capstone/Enterprise Project Sprint I

  • Problem Definition, Requirements Gathering, and High-Level Architecture Design
  • MVP Development: Implement the core business logic and initial data models.
  • Mentorship: Focus on best practices for an "Enterprise" codebase.

Week 11-12: Capstone/Enterprise Project Sprint II & Readiness

  • Advanced Feature Implementation & Optimization: Performance tuning, caching, and load testing.
  • Testing & CI/CD: Setting up a continuous integration/continuous deployment pipeline.
  • Final Presentation & Career Readiness: Portfolio refinement, resume building, and technical interview preparation.

Deliverable: Enterprise Project Internship

  • A fully functional, production-ready application deployed with CI/CD.
  • Presentation of the project to a technical panel.
ENTERPRISE PROJECT INTERNSHIP

Duration: 4 Weeks (Week 9-12)

 

Structure: This phase transforms the training into a real-world, industry-mimicking work environment. Students work on a single, large-scale Enterprise Project with a team, applying the full MERN stack knowledge under strict Agile principles. There will also be an opportunity to work on Client Projects to gain direct production experience.

 

Mentorship & Collaboration:

  • 1-on-1 Mentorship: Each intern receives dedicated, continuous guidance from senior Development Engineers throughout the project lifecycle.
  • Remote Work Culture: Experience a professional remote team environment, practicing effective project collaboration and management.
  • Agile Methodology: Practical application of Agile methodologies, including daily standups, task tracking with Jira/Trello, and using Scrum frameworks.
  • Code & Version Control: Master professional workflows using GitHub for all code versioning and pull requests.

Specialization & Readiness:

  • Special Lectures: Dedicated sessions on crucial industry topics:
    • System Design
    • Cloud Management
    • Quality Assurance and Release Management
  • Technical Interview Preparation: Focused sessions covering HR aspects, resume building, and practical experience with Job Portal Development.
  • Portfolio Building: Final refinement of the Capstone Project into a professional portfolio piece.

Job Consultation & Placement Support:

  • Job Consultation: Dedicated support provided until the candidate is Hired.
  • Terms & Conditions (T&C): Candidates with at least a B+ grade on the Training and Internship Project will receive Job Consultations and direct Referrals from Excendra Alumni and Partner companies.

Deliverable: Enterprise Project Internship

  • A fully functional, production-ready application deployed with CI/CD.
  • Presentation of the project to a technical panel.
  • Portfolio, optimized resume, and interview-ready knowledge base.

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Instructor

Fred Adams

Senior UX Designer

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