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Getting Started with MERN: A Comprehensive Guide to Full-Stack Web Development

Getting Started with MERN: A Comprehensive Guide to Full-Stack Web Development

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Loknath Reddy
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Are you looking to build full-stack web applications using the MERN (MongoDB, Express, React, Node.js) stack? If so, you're in the right place! In this comprehensive guide, we'll take you from setting up your development environment to deploying your app to the web.

Here's what we'll cover in this guide:

Part 1: Setting Up Your Development Environment

  • Installing Node.js and npm

  • Installing MongoDB

  • Setting up an Express app

  • Setting up a React app

Part 2: Building the Back-End with MongoDB and Express

  • Setting up a MongoDB database

  • Building a RESTful API with Express

  • Connecting the API to the database

Part 3: Building the Front-End with React

  • Creating components and building the user interface

  • Managing state with React Hooks

  • Using React Router to handle navigation

Part 4: Putting It All Together

  • Connecting the front-end and back-end

  • Testing and debugging the app

  • Deploying the app to the web

By the end of this guide, you'll have a solid understanding of the MERN stack and the skills you need to build your own full-stack web applications. So let's get started!

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