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Lab4 MERNStack

This lab focuses on developing scalable web applications using the MERN stack (MongoDB, Express.js, React.js, Node.js), where students will create a full-stack application with CRUD functionality. Students will learn to set up their development environment, implement backend and frontend development, and deploy their applications. The lab also emphasizes database design, testing, debugging, and optional features to enhance the application.

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Lab4 MERNStack

This lab focuses on developing scalable web applications using the MERN stack (MongoDB, Express.js, React.js, Node.js), where students will create a full-stack application with CRUD functionality. Students will learn to set up their development environment, implement backend and frontend development, and deploy their applications. The lab also emphasizes database design, testing, debugging, and optional features to enhance the application.

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Lab 4

Building Web-based Applications with MERN Stack


Objective:
To demonstrate the development of scalable applications using the MERN (MongoDB, Express.js,
React.js, Node.js) stack. Students will learn to create a full-stack web application with CRUD (Create,
Read, Update, Delete) functionality and integrate a database. You will have the option to choose their
application domain such as:
Metro app
Nutrition app
Health app
Stock market app
Food app
Email validator app
Song lyrics finder app
Text sentiment analysis
Library search ,etc.

Prerequisites:
Basic knowledge of HTML, CSS, and JavaScript.
Familiarity with Node.js and npm.
Understanding of RESTful APIs.
Basic understanding of MongoDB.

Technologies Used:
MongoDB: A NoSQL database for storing application data.
Express.js: A web application framework for Node.js used for building APIs.
React.js: A JavaScript library for building user interfaces.
Node.js: A JavaScript runtime environment for server-side development.

Lab Tasks:
1. Setting up the Development Environment:
Install Node.js and npm.
Set up MongoDB locally or use a cloud-based service.
Create a new directory for the project.
Initialize a new Node.js project using `npm init`.

2. Backend Development (Node.js and Express.js):


Set up Express.js server.
Implement RESTful API endpoints for CRUD operations.
Integrate MongoDB with Node.js using mongoose or MongoDB native driver.
Implement authentication and authorization.

3. Frontend Development (React.js):


Create React components for different parts of the application (e.g., UI, forms).
Set up routing using React Router.
Connect frontend components to backend APIs using Axios or Fetch API.
Implement user interface for CRUD operations.

4. Database Design:
Design the database schema based on the application requirements.
Create collections/tables for storing data related to the chosen application domain.
Establish relationships between different entities (if applicable).
5. Testing and Debugging:
Test API endpoints using tools like Postman.
Debug backend and frontend code for any errors or issues.
Ensure data integrity and consistency in the database.

6. Deployment:
Deploy the backend Node.js server using platforms like Heroku, DigitalOcean, or others.
Deploy the frontend React.js application using platforms like Netlify, Vercel, or others.
Configure environment variables for sensitive information like database credentials.
Set up CI/CD pipelines for automated deployment (optional).

7. Optional Features:
Implement additional features based on the chosen application domain (e.g., real-time updates,
user authentication, data visualization).
Optimize performance by implementing caching mechanisms, lazy loading, or code splitting.
Enhance security by implementing SSL/TLS, input validation, and sanitization.

8. Project Presentation:
Prepare a presentation demonstrating the application functionality, architecture, and technologies
used.
Showcase the scalability aspects of the application and how it can handle increased loads.
Discuss the challenges faced during development and solutions implemented.

Additional Instructions:
1. Students are encouraged to choose their application domain according to their interests. This lab
is done individually.
2. Ensure that each CRUD operation (GET, POST, PUT, DELETE) is implemented for the chosen
application.
3. Provide documentation for the codebase, including comments and README.md files. They will
be on your github repository and make it public. Please share the link for me in the report.
4. Report will consist of a brief summary of the application you have chosen, features that you have
implemented with small screenshots of the output.

Conclusion:
By completing this lab, students will gain hands-on experience in developing scalable web applications
using the MERN stack. They will understand the importance of proper database design, backend
development, and frontend integration for building robust and scalable applications.

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