Overview

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This comprehensive course provides a detailed guide to building a full-stack e-commerce application using React, Node.js, Express, and MongoDB. Throughout the course, you will gain hands-on experience in creating both the frontend and backend of an e-commerce platform, covering everything from product listings to the checkout process. In the initial sections, you will learn to set up the frontend environment with React, integrating components like headers, footers, product listings, and routing with React Router. You will dive deep into creating interactive user interfaces, including a product details page and rating components. By working through the frontend, you will also understand the essentials of managing application state with Redux. As you progress, the course will introduce you to backend technologies, where you’ll learn how to set up an Express server, connect with MongoDB using Mongoose, and manage your data. You will build essential CRUD functionality and implement features like custom error handling and product fetching from the database. Finally, the course guides you through user authentication, payment integrations with PayPal, and administrative functionalities like managing products and users. By the end of the course, you'll deploy your application to production and have a fully functional e-commerce site ready for real-world use. This course is designed for those with a basic understanding of JavaScript and web development, particularly those looking to expand their skills into full-stack development. It's ideal for developers eager to learn how to build complex applications using popular modern tools and libraries.

Syllabus

Introduction

In this module, we will introduce you to the MERN eCommerce course, outlining what you will learn and build. You'll get an overview of the project, explore the code repository, and set up the necessary tools for development.

Starting the Frontend

In this module, we will kickstart the frontend development of our eCommerce store using React. You'll set up the project, create UI components, and implement navigation, product listing, and product details functionality.

Serving and Fetching Data

In this module, we will set up an Express.js backend to serve product data to our React frontend. You'll configure environment variables, use tools like Nodemon and Concurrently, and integrate API calls to fetch products.

Starting MongoDB and Mongoose

In this module, we will establish our database connection, define data models, and populate the database with sample data. You'll also learn how to use Postman to test API requests and implement custom error handling.

Redux Toolkit Setup and State Management

In this module, we will integrate Redux Toolkit into our application to efficiently manage state. You'll set up the Redux store, create API slices for product data, and build UI components for handling asynchronous requests.

Shopping Cart Functionality

In this module, we will build the shopping cart feature, allowing users to add, remove, and update product quantities. You'll also create a cart screen and display the cart item count in the header.

Backend Authentication

In this module, we will add user authentication to our backend. You'll learn how to handle user login, registration, and authentication using JWT tokens stored in HTTP-only cookies.

Frontend Authentication

In this module, we will integrate authentication on the frontend, allowing users to log in and register securely. You'll implement protected routes and manage authentication state using Redux Toolkit.

Checkout Process - Part 1

In this module, we will create the checkout process for our eCommerce store. You'll develop the shipping screen, set up private routes, and enable users to place and retrieve orders.

Checkout Process - Part 2

In this module, we will complete the checkout process by integrating PayPal payments and allowing users to view their order history. You'll implement payment handling and improve the user experience with dynamic order updates.

Admin Functionality

In this module, we will add admin functionality to our eCommerce store. Admin users will be able to manage products, process orders, and handle user accounts efficiently.

Reviews, Search, and More

In this module, we will add additional features to improve the user experience. You'll implement product reviews, search functionality, pagination, and a dynamic carousel for featured products.

Deploy to Production

In this module, we will deploy our full-stack eCommerce application to production. You'll learn best practices for deployment, configure MongoDB Atlas, and set up a custom domain for your live project.