FREE Coding Bootcamp - Build 4 Full Stack Projects in 23 Hours

Introduction

This tutorial will guide you through a comprehensive coding bootcamp, focusing on building four full-stack projects using React.js, Node.js, and MongoDB. By the end of this guide, you will have hands-on experience with various web development technologies and be equipped to tackle real-world projects.

Step 1: Build Your First Project

Easy React Project

• Set Up Your Environment

  • Install Node.js and npm (Node Package Manager).
  • Choose a code editor (e.g., Visual Studio Code).

• Create a New React App

  • Open your terminal and run the following command:

    npx create-react-app first-project
    

  • Navigate into your project directory:

    cd first-project
    

• Start the Development Server

  • Run the development server with:

    npm start
    

• Build Your Components

  • Create basic components such as Header, Footer, and Main.
  • Use functional components and hooks for state management.

Step 2: Develop the Twitter Clone

Intermediate React Project

• Clone the Repository

  • Access the source code here.
  • Clone it using:

    git clone https://github.com/burakorkmez/twitter-clone
    

• Install Dependencies

  • Navigate to the project directory and run:

    npm install
    

• Understand the Project Structure

  • Familiarize yourself with the file structure, including components, services, and styles.

• Implement Features

  • Build features such as user authentication, tweeting, and following users.
  • Use Firebase or a similar service for backend support.

Step 3: Create the Netflix Clone

Intermediate React Project

• Clone the Repository

  • Access the source code here.
  • Clone it using:

    git clone https://github.com/burakorkmez/mern-netflix-clone
    

• Set Up Environment Variables

  • Create a .env file for API keys and other sensitive information.

• Install Dependencies

  • Run:

    npm install
    

• Build the User Interface

  • Use React components to create a responsive layout.
  • Implement movie browsing, searching, and user profiles.

Step 4: Build the E-commerce Store

Advanced React Project

• Clone the Repository

  • Access the source code here.
  • Clone it using:

    git clone https://github.com/burakorkmez/mern-ecommerce
    

• Set Up Database

  • Use MongoDB Atlas for your database.
  • Create collections for products, users, and orders.

• Implement Features

  • Develop features such as product listing, shopping cart, and checkout process.
  • Incorporate payment processing using Stripe or PayPal.

Conclusion

In this bootcamp, you learned how to build four full-stack projects, enhancing your skills in React.js, Node.js, and MongoDB. Each project incrementally increased in complexity, providing valuable experience.

Next Steps

• Continue experimenting with additional features in your projects.
• Explore more advanced topics such as state management with Redux or server-side rendering with Next.js.
• Join the Discord community for further questions and networking with fellow developers.