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Hands-On MERN Stack Web Development

Build production-grade web apps and APIs with MERN stack

Filip Danić

Created by Filip Danić

Explore the MERN stack by building a complete web application from the ground up. Learn how to connect frontend and backend technologies, manage data securely, and implement authentication. By the end, you'll have the confidence to tackle full-stack projects and contribute to real-world applications.

Packt | Mar 2019 | 270 min

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LevelIntermediate
CategoriesWeb & Application Development, Full Stack Web Development Concepts and Tools, MERN, JavaScript

What You Will Learn

You'll start by setting up each MERN component individually, then gradually combine them to create a fully functional web app. Through hands-on coding, you'll build RESTful services, integrate a database, and develop a responsive frontend. Each step focuses on practical skills, making complex concepts easier to grasp as you progress.

Key Features

  • Build and connect RESTful APIs with Express and MongoDB for robust backends
  • Create dynamic, interactive user interfaces using React and modern JavaScript
  • Implement secure authentication and manage user sessions across client and server

Target Audience

Ideal for JavaScript developers with some web experience who want to become full-stack engineers. If you're comfortable with frontend work and eager to master backend and database integration, you'll gain the skills needed to build and deploy production-ready MERN stack applications.

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