Course Overview

Module 1: Introduction to MEAN Stack

Overview of MEAN stack

• Understanding the components: MongoDB, Express.js, Angular, and Node.js
• Benefits of using the MEAN stack
• Setting up the development environment
• Module 2: Node.js Fundamentals
• Introduction to Node.js
• Understanding asynchronous programming
• Node.js architecture and its advantages
• Core Modules in Node.js
  • File system
  • HTTP module
  • Path module
• Building a basic server with Node.js
• Introduction to npm (Node Package Manager)
  • Installing and managing packages

Module 3: MongoDB Basics

• Introduction to NoSQL databases
  • Difference between SQL and NoSQL databases
• MongoDB overview
  • Collections and documents
  • MongoDB CRUD operations
• Using Mongoose for MongoDB
  • Schemas and models
  • Validations and middleware

Module 4: Express.js Essentials

• Introduction to Express.js
  • Creating a basic Express server
  • Middleware in Express
• Routing with Express.js
  • Defining routes and handling requests
  • Route parameters and queries
• Building RESTful APIs with Express.js
  • REST API principles
  • Implementing CRUD operations

Module 5: Angular Fundamentals

• Introduction to Angular
  • Angular architecture and components
  • Setting up an Angular project
• TypeScript Basics
  • Understanding TypeScript features
  • Integrating TypeScript with Angular
• Angular Modules and Components
  • Creating and using components
  • Data binding and component interaction
• Directives and Pipes
  • Built-in directives
  • Creating custom directives and pipes
• Services and Dependency Injection
  • Creating and using services
  • Dependency injection in Angular

Module 6: Building a Full-Stack Application

• Connecting Angular with Express API
  • Making HTTP requests from Angular to Express
  • Handling responses and errors
• User Authentication and Authorization
  • Implementing authentication with JWT (JSON Web Tokens)
  • Protecting routes and managing user sessions
• Real-time Communication with Socket.io
  • Introduction to WebSockets
  • Integrating Socket.io with Node.js and Angular

Module 7: Advanced Topics and Best Practices

• Application Security
  • Securing Node.js applications
  • Best practices for authentication and authorization
• Performance Optimization
  • Caching strategies
  • Load balancing and scaling applications
• Testing MEAN Stack Applications
  • Unit testing in Node.js and Angular
  • End-to-end testing with Protractor and Jasmine

Module 8: Deployment and Maintenance

• Deploying MEAN Stack Applications
  • Deployment strategies
  • Using cloud services (e.g., AWS, Heroku)
• Monitoring and Maintenance
  • Application logging and monitoring
  • Handling errors and application updates

Capstone Project

• Building a real-world MEAN stack application
  • Project planning and requirement analysis
  • Application development and testing
  • Deployment and presentation of the project

Additional Resources

• Recommended books and online resources
• Community and support channels

This syllabus provides a comprehensive guide for learning and mastering the MEAN stack, from basic concepts to advanced techniques, including a capstone project to apply the knowledge in a real-world scenario.