Publisher Description

Polish your web development skills by working on real-world projects for different use-cases of full-stack web developmentKey FeaturesUnderstand how the different aspects of a MERN application come together through a series of practical projectsSet up frontend and backend projects that can be integrated and maintained togetherEnhance your proficiency in building scalable and sustainable React projectsPurchase of the print or Kindle book includes a free PDF eBookBook DescriptionUnderstanding full-stack development is vital as companies aim to bridge the gap between frontend and backend development. Recent trends show deeper integration between the two, opening numerous possibilities for building real-world web applications, through server-side technologies like Node.js, Express, and MongoDB.Written by the author of Learning Redux and Learn React Hooks, and CEO of TouchLay, Modern Full-Stack React Projects will guide you through the entire process of advancing from a frontend developer to a full-stack developer. Starting with how to set up robust projects that can be maintained for a long time, you'll then progress toward developing a backend system and integrating it with the frontend. Throughout the book, you'll learn how to build, test, and deploy a blog application and a chat application. You'll also explore MongoDB, Express, React, Node.js (MERN) stack, best practices for frontend and backend development, different full-stack architectures, unit and end-to-end testing, and deployment of full-stack web applications. Once you get to grips with the essential concepts, you'll progress to learn how to use Next.js, an enterprise-grade full-stack web framework for React.By the end, you'll be well-versed in the MERN stack and all set to create performant and scalable full-stack web applications. What you will learnImplement a backend using Express and MongoDB, and unit-test it with JestDeploy full-stack web apps using Docker, set up CI/CD and end-to-end tests using PlaywrightAdd authentication using JSON Web Tokens (JWT)Create a GraphQL backend and integrate it with a frontend using Apollo ClientBuild a chat app based on event-driven architecture using Socket.IOFacilitate Search Engine Optimization (SEO) and implement server-side renderingUse Next.js, an enterprise-ready full-stack framework, with React Server Components and Server ActionsWho this book is forThis book is for frontend developers, JavaScript engineers, and React developers who possess a solid understanding of JavaScript and React concepts. Specifically designed for those with limited experience in the development, creation, integration, and deployment of backend and full-stack systems, this book will equip you with the necessary skills to create high-quality web applications.

Author Biography

Daniel Bugl is a CEO, Software Architect and Full Stack Developer for his company TouchLay, developing a platform for interactive presentations. He also consults large multinational enterprises on the development and integration of React frontends with various backend systems, including the integration of legacy systems, and helps out with the setup and development of such projects. He has a bachelor's degree in business informatics and a master's degree in data science.

Table of Contents

Table of ContentsPreparing For Full-Stack DevelopmentGetting to Know Node.js, NPM, and MongoDBImplementing a Backend Service Using Express, Mongoose ODM, and JestIntegrating Frontend with the Backend Using React and TanStack QueryDeploying the Application with Docker and CI/CDAdding Authentication and Roles with JSON Web TokensImproving the Load Time Using Server-Side RenderingMaking Sure Customers Find You with Search Engine OptimizationImplementing End-to-End Tests Using PlaywrightAggregating and Visualizing Statistics Using MongoDB and VictoryBuilding a Backend with a GraphQL APIInterfacing with GraphQL on the Frontend Using Apollo ClientBuilding a Backend Based on Event-Driven Architecture Using Express and Socket.IOCreating a Frontend to Consume and Send EventsAdding Persistence Using MongoDBScaling the Application by Deploying Multiple Instances with Docker ComposeCreating Multiple Backend Services in a Microservice ArchitectureMaking a Frontend That Consumes Multiple Backend ServicesDeploying a Next.js AppDiving Deeper Into Full-Stack Development

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