Module 1: Introduction to Full-Stack Web Development

• Overview of Full-Stack Development:
  • Client-server architecture
  • Introduction to Node.js, Next.js, MySQL, and MongoDB
  • Overview of the MERN stack (MongoDB, Express, React, Node.js)
• Setting Up Development Environment:
  • Installing Node.js, npm, and Next.js
  • Setting up MySQL and MongoDB databases locally
  • Code editor setup (e.g., Visual Studio Code)
  • Version control using Git and GitHub
• Basic Full-Stack Architecture:
  • Connecting Frontend (Next.js) with Backend (Node.js)
  • Overview of RESTful APIs and GraphQL

Module 2: Introduction to Node.js and Express.js

• What is Node.js?:
  • Understanding the event-driven, non-blocking I/O model
  • Setting up Node.js environment
• Building the First Node.js Application:
  • Using Node.js core modules (fs, path, http)
  • Working with Express.js for routing and middleware
  • Handling requests and responses
• Creating RESTful API with Express:
  • Setting up routes for CRUD operations
  • Middleware for logging, error handling, and request parsing
• Integrating MySQL with Node.js:
  • Introduction to MySQL and relational databases
  • Using mysql2 or sequelize to connect to a MySQL database
  • Writing SQL queries from Node.js

Module 3: Introduction to React and Next.js

• What is Next.js?:
  • Introduction to server-side rendering (SSR) with Next.js
  • Static Site Generation (SSG) vs Server-Side Rendering (SSR)
  • Pages and Routing in Next.js
  • Creating React components and pages in Next.js
• Building Static and Dynamic Pages:
  • Static content and dynamic content in Next.js
  • Creating dynamic routes and pages with Next.js getServerSideProps and getStaticProps
• Client-Side Navigation with Next.js:
  • Using the Link component for routing in Next.js
  • Prefetching and lazy loading with Next.js
• React Fundamentals in Next.js:
  • Managing state and props in React
  • Functional components and hooks (useState, useEffect)
  • Styling components with CSS-in-JS, Tailwind CSS, or styled-components

Module 4: Working with MySQL Database

• Understanding Relational Databases and MySQL:
  • Database normalization and schema design
  • Creating tables, indexes, and relations (One-to-Many, Many-to-Many)
• CRUD Operations in MySQL:
  • Basic SQL commands (SELECT, INSERT, UPDATE, DELETE)
  • Complex queries using JOINs, GROUP BY, and ORDER BY
  • Transactions and handling multiple database operations
• Connecting MySQL with Node.js:
  • Using mysql2 or Sequelize ORM for interacting with the database
  • Writing SQL queries in Express routes for dynamic data handling
• Database Migrations and Seeding:
  • Setting up database migrations and versioning
  • Seeding the database with sample data for testing

Module 5: MongoDB – NoSQL Database

• Introduction to MongoDB:
  • What is MongoDB and when to use it over relational databases?
  • MongoDB’s flexible document-oriented storage
• Setting Up MongoDB with Node.js:
  • Connecting to MongoDB using mongoose library
  • Setting up schemas and models with Mongoose
  • Performing CRUD operations with Mongoose
• MongoDB Aggregation Framework:
  • Using MongoDB’s aggregation pipeline for complex queries
  • Grouping, sorting, and filtering data
• When to Use MongoDB vs MySQL:
  • Choosing the right database for your application

Module 6: Advanced Node.js Features and API Development

• User Authentication and Authorization:
  • Implementing user authentication using JWT (JSON Web Tokens)
  • Protecting routes and handling session-based authentication
  • Role-based access control and middleware
• File Uploads in Node.js:
  • Handling file uploads (images, documents) in Node.js
  • Storing files locally or in cloud storage (Amazon S3, Google Cloud)
• Building Advanced RESTful APIs:
  • Implementing pagination, sorting, and filtering in API routes
  • Versioning your API and handling cross-origin requests (CORS)
  • Error handling and validation in Node.js API
• Using Redis for Caching:
  • Introduction to Redis for improving API performance
  • Caching frequently accessed data (e.g., user sessions, queries)

Module 7: Advanced Features in Next.js

• Advanced Features of Next.js:
  • Using getServerSideProps and getInitialProps for dynamic data fetching
  • Custom server setups in Next.js for complex routing
• API Routes in Next.js:
  • Creating backend APIs directly within Next.js using API routes
  • Handling server-side logic and data manipulation in Next.js
  • Calling external APIs and databases from API routes
• Optimizing Performance in Next.js:
  • Static optimization and automatic code splitting
  • Preloading data and prefetching components in Next.js
  • Using Image and Script components for optimization
• Deploying Next.js Applications:
  • Deploying Next.js to platforms like Vercel, Netlify, or custom servers

Module 8: Connecting Frontend (Next.js) and Backend (Node.js + MySQL/MongoDB)

• Connecting React (Next.js) with Backend API:
  • Fetching data from Node.js APIs in Next.js using fetch or axios
  • Handling asynchronous calls with useEffect and useState
  • Displaying fetched data dynamically in React components
• Authentication Flow between Frontend and Backend:
  • Managing user sessions in Next.js with JWT
  • Storing tokens in cookies or local storage
  • Protecting routes and ensuring authorization on the frontend
• Handling Form Submissions in React:
  • Sending form data from Next.js to Node.js API (e.g., sign up, login, post data)
  • Validating form data and showing error messages

Module 9: Advanced Topics in Full-Stack Development

• State Management with Redux:
  • Introduction to Redux for managing global state in React
  • Using Redux with React and Next.js for complex state management
  • Creating actions, reducers, and the Redux store
• Real-time Communication with WebSockets:
  • Introduction to WebSockets and real-time applications
  • Integrating Socket.io with Node.js and Next.js for real-time features (e.g., chat, notifications)
• Serverless Architecture:
  • Introduction to serverless concepts
  • Deploying parts of the application in a serverless environment (AWS Lambda, Vercel Functions)
  • Managing serverless databases (e.g., AWS DynamoDB, MongoDB Atlas)

Module 10: Deployment and Performance Optimization

• Deploying Full-Stack Applications:
  • Deploying Next.js frontend on Vercel, Netlify, or custom servers
  • Deploying Node.js backend on Heroku, DigitalOcean, or AWS
  • Integrating MySQL and MongoDB for production use
• Performance Optimization:
  • Optimizing API performance (caching, query optimization)
  • Using Cloudflare or a CDN for faster content delivery
  • Image optimization in Next.js for faster loading
• Security Best Practices:
  • Securing Node.js APIs with HTTPS, rate limiting, and input validation
  • Securing JWT authentication and handling CORS
  • Protecting sensitive data in MongoDB and MySQL