Course Outline for React JS (Using Vite) & MERN Stack
CLASS 1 - Introduction to React and Vite
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Overview of React: What is React? Why use React?
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Setting up the Development Environment: Installing Node.js, Vite, and creating a new React project with Vite.
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Basic Project Structure: Understanding the files and folders in a React project.
CLASS 2 – JSX and Components
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JSX Syntax: Writing HTML in JavaScript.
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Functional Components: Creating and using functional components.
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Class Components: Introduction to class components (briefly, as functional components are more common now).
CLASS 3 – Props and State
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Props: Passing data between components.
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State: Managing state within a component.
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State vs Props: Understanding the difference and use cases.
CLASS 4 – Event Handling and Conditional Rendering
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Event Handling: Handling user inputs and events.
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Conditional Rendering: Rendering components based on conditions.
CLASS 5 – Lists and Keys
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Rendering Lists: Using the map function to render lists.
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Keys: Understanding the importance of keys in lists.
CLASS 6 – Forms and Controlled Components
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Forms in React: Creating and handling forms.
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Controlled Components: Managing form data with state.
CLASS 7 – React Router
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Introduction to React Router: Setting up React Router.
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Single Page Applications (SPA): Creating a basic SPA with routing.
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Nested Routes: Handling nested routes.
CLASS 8 – State Management with Context API
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Context API: Using Context API for state management.
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Provider and Consumer: Setting up and using context providers and consumers.
CLASS 9 - Hooks
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Introduction to Hooks: What are hooks and why do we use them?
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useState and useEffect: Managing state and side effects.
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Custom Hooks: Creating and using custom hooks.
CLASS 10 – Advanced Hooks and Performance Optimizations
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useReducer and useContext: Advanced state management.
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Memoization: Using React.memo, useMemo, and useCallback for performance optimization.
CLASS 11 – Integrating APIs
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Fetching Data: Using fetch or axios to get data from APIs.
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Handling Responses: Managing loading states and errors.
CLASS 12 – Building a Single Page Application
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Project Setup: Setting up a new project.
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Component Structure: Planning and creating components.
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Routing and State Management: Implementing routing and state management.
CLASS 13 – Building a Multipage Application
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Advanced Routing: Implementing complex routing scenarios.
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Data Management: Using Context API or a state management library like Redux.
CLASS 14 – Full Stack Blogging System (Part 1)
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Backend Setup: Setting up a simple backend with Node.js and Express.
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Database Integration: Connecting to a database (e.g., MongoDB).
CLASS 15 – Full Stack Blogging System (Part 2)
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Frontend Integration: Connecting the React frontend with the backend.
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API Integration: Fetching and displaying data from the backend.
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Final Touches: Adding authentication, deployment, and final optimizations.
Resources
Some resources to strengthen your learning.
- React Tutorial - GeeksforGeeks
- Journey Through React: Beginner to Advanced Project Guide
- The Complete ReactJs Course - Basics to Advanced | Udemy
- Reactjs Tutorials [Beginners + Advanced] - SPGuides
- https://nodejs.org/en/download/package-manager/current%29