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