MEAN Stack Development in Lahore, Pakistan

MEAN Stack Development

MEAN stands for MongoDB, Express, Angular and Node, a combination of document database programs and JavaScript software that allows developers to build dynamic websites and applications. Being a MEAN stack developer allows you to use each of these four open-source programs to develop for both the back-end (server side) and front-end (client or user side). MEAN stack developers are sought-after as they have in-demand development and IT skills.

What you’ll learn

Build real Angular + NodeJS applications
Understand how Angular works and how it interacts with Backends
Connect any Angular Frontend with a NodeJS Backend
Use MongoDB with Mongoose to interact with Data on the Backend
Use ExpressJS as a NodeJS Framework
Provide a great user experience by using Optimistic Updating on the Frontend
Improve any Angular (+ NodeJS) application by adding Error Handling

Course Content:

Module1: Introduction

What is MEAN
What is Single Page Application (SAP)?
How Does the MEAN Stack Work?
Installing Node & the Angular CLI
Installing our IDE
Exploring the Project Structure

Module2: The Angular Frontend- Understand the Basics

Introduction
Understanding the Folder Structure
Understanding Angular Components
Adding our First Component
Listening to Events
Outputting Content
Getting User Input
Installing Angular Material
Adding a Toolbar
Outputting Posts
Diving Into Structural Directives
Creating Posts with Property & Event Binding
Creating a Post Mode
Adding Forms
Getting Posts from Post-Create to Post-Lis
Calling GET Post
More About Observables

Module3: Adding NodeJS to our project

Module Introduction
Connecting Node & Angular – Theory
What is a RESTful API?
Adding the Node Backend
Adding the Express Framework
Improving the server.js Code
Fetching Initial Posts
Using the Angular HTTP Client
Understanding CORS
Adding the POST Backend Point
Adding Angular

Module4: Working with MongoDB

Module Introduction
What is MongoDB?
Comparing SQL & NoSQL
Connecting Angular to a Database
Setting Up MongoDB
Using MongoDB Atlas & IP Whitelist
Adding Mongoose
Understanding Mongoose Schemas & Models
Creating a POST Instance
Connecting our Node Express App to MongoDB
Storing Data in a Database
Fetching Data From a Database
Transforming Response Data
Deleting Documents
Updating the Frontend after Deleting Post
Adding Posts with an ID

Module5: Enhancing the APP

Module Introduction
Adding Routing
Styling Links
Client Side vs Server-Side Routing
Possible Error
Creating the “edit” Form
Finishing the Edit Feature
Updating Posts on the Server
Re-Organizing Backend Routes
Adding Loading Spinners

Module6: Adding Image uploads to App

Module Introduction
Adding the File Input Button
Converting the Form from a Template Driven to a Reactive Approach13:41
Adding Image Controls to Store the Image
Adding an Image Preview
Starting with the Mime-Type Validator
Finishing the Image Validator
Adding Server-Side Upload
Uploading Files
Working with the File URL
Beware of the Spread (…) Operator
Fetching Images on the Frontend
Updating Posts with Images
Wrap Up

Module7: Adding the Pagination

Module Introduction
Adding the Pagination Component
Working on the Pagination Backend
Connecting the Angular Paginator to the Backend
Fetching Posts Correctly
Finishing Touches

Module8: Adding User Authentication:

Module Introduction
Adding the Login Input Fields
Handling User Input
Adding the Signup Screen
Creating the User Model
Creating a New User Upon Request
Connecting Angular to the Backend
Understanding SPA Authentication
Implementing SPA Authentication
Sending the Token to the Frontend
Adding Middleware to Protect Routes
Adding the Token to Authenticate Requests
Improving the UI Header to Reflect the Authentication Status
Improving the UI Messages to Reflect the Authentication Status
Connecting the Logout Button to the Authentication Status
Redirecting Users
Adding Route Guards
Reflecting the Token Expiration in the UI
Saving the Token in the Local Storage

Module9: Authorization:

Module Introduction
Adding a Reference to the Model
Adding the User ID to Posts
Changed Mongoose Syntax
Protecting Resources with Authorization08:19
Passing the User ID to the Frontend
Using the User ID on the Frontend

Module10: Handling Errors :

Module Introduction
Testing Different Places to Handle Errors
The Error Interceptor
Displaying the Basic Error Dialog
Adding an Error Dialog
Returning Error Messages on the Server
Finishing Touches

Who this course is for:

This course is for everyone interested in putting existing Angular and NodeJS knowledge into action
If you’re familiar with the basics of Angular and NodeJS, this course provides a detailed guide on how to connect both technologies
Everyone interested in building a modern, full-stack application
Students who want to exercise with their NodeJS and Angular skills will find a great opportunity to do so

Prerequisites:

Basic NodeJS/Express and Angular Experience is strongly recommended
You should be familiar with HTML, CSS and JavaScript basics, too
MongoDB (+ Mongoose) knowledge is a plus as MongoDB will be used in this course but won’t be subject of in-depth explanations
NO expert or advanced knowledge on any of these topics is required or assumed

International student Fee: 500 USD

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