MERN Stack Tutorial #1 - What is the MERN Stack? - Summary

Summary

This is an introductory tutorial for building a web application using the MERN stack, which stands for MongoDB, Express, React, and Node.js. The video explains how these technologies work together to create both the front end and back end of a web app. The tutorial will cover the basics of each technology, starting with the Node.js and Express back end, and later adding authentication. It also provides information on downloading course files and options for accessing the course material.

Facts

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1. The MERN stack consists of four technologies: React for the front end, Node.js and Express for the back end, and MongoDB for the database.
2. The MERN stack enables the development of interactive and data-driven web applications.
3. Full-stack development involves building both the front end and the back end of a website.
4. React is used for building the front-end of the website.
5. Node.js and Express are used to create the back-end API.
6. MongoDB is a NoSQL database used to store application data.
7. The flow of data involves the front end making requests to the back end, which interacts with the database and sends responses back to the front end.
8. The use of a middle Node API step helps protect sensitive data from being exposed in the front-end code.
9. The course will cover building a simple exercise tracking application as a full-stack project.
10. Authentication will be added in a separate course following this one.
11. It's recommended to have a basic understanding of each of the four technologies before starting the course.
12. Course files for each lesson are available on GitHub, and Node.js needs to be installed for the project to work.
13. The course can be accessed without YouTube ads on the net ninja website, either by purchasing it for $2 or by subscribing to Net Ninja Pro for $9 per month.

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