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MERN Stack vs Next.js , Build A Full-stack App From Scratch

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MERN Stack vs Next.js , Build A Full-stack App From Scratch, available at $64.99, has an average rating of 4.35, with 30 lectures, based on 13 reviews, and has 1060 subscribers.

You will learn about Creating a MERN Stack application versus creating a Next JS application Connecting front and back ends in both stacks Connecting to databases Making HTTP API calls with different methods with query strings and also parameters Performing all the CRUD operations Client component versus server-side components Deploying the application Complete Source Code This course is ideal for individuals who are Fullstack Developers or MERN Stack Develoers or Next JS Developers It is particularly useful for Fullstack Developers or MERN Stack Develoers or Next JS Developers.

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Title: MERN Stack vs Next.js , Build A Full-stack App From Scratch

Price: $64.99

Average Rating: 4.35

Number of Lectures: 30

Number of Published Lectures: 30

Number of Curriculum Items: 30

Number of Published Curriculum Objects: 30

Original Price: $19.99

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What You Will Learn

  • Creating a MERN Stack application versus creating a Next JS application
  • Connecting front and back ends in both stacks
  • Connecting to databases
  • Making HTTP API calls with different methods with query strings and also parameters
  • Performing all the CRUD operations
  • Client component versus server-side components
  • Deploying the application
  • Complete Source Code
  • Who Should Attend

  • Fullstack Developers
  • MERN Stack Develoers
  • Next JS Developers
  • Target Audiences

  • Fullstack Developers
  • MERN Stack Develoers
  • Next JS Developers
  • Hello Guys, Welcome to the course MERN Stack vs Next JS

    This course is all about understanding the main differences between MERN Stack and Next JS.

    Firstly, let’s start with understanding what MERN Stack and Next JS are.

    MERN Stack stands for MongoDB, Express, React, and Node.js. It is a popular web development stack used to build full-stack web applications. MongoDB is a NoSQL database, Express is a web application framework, React is a JavaScript library for building user interfaces, and Node.js is a JavaScript runtime environment.

    Next JS, on the other hand, is a framework built on top of React. It is used to build server-rendered React applications with automatic code splitting and optimized performance. Next JS provides a variety of features that make it easier to build complex web applications, including server-side rendering, automatic code splitting, and optimized performance.

    Now let’s move on to the topics we will be covering in this course.

    1. Creating a MERN Stack application versus creating a Next JS application

    In this topic, we will compare the process of building a full-stack web application using MERN Stack versus building a server-rendered React application using Next JS. We will discuss the advantages and disadvantages of each approach and how to decide which one to use for your project.

    1. Connecting front and back ends in both stacks

    Both MERN Stack and Next JS consist of a front-end and a back-end. In this topic, we will cover how to connect the front-end and back-end in both stacks, using RESTful APIs in MERN Stack and server-side rendering in Next JS.

    1. Connecting to databases

    In MERN Stack, we use MongoDB as the database. In Next JS, we can use any database that is compatible with Node.js. In this topic, we will discuss how to connect to databases in both stacks and perform database operations.

    1. Making HTTP API calls with different methods with query strings and also parameters

    In both MERN Stack and Next JS, we need to make HTTP API calls to communicate between the front-end and back-end. In this topic, we will cover how to make HTTP API calls using different methods and how to pass query strings and parameters.

    1. Performing all the CRUD operations

    CRUD stands for Create, Read, Update, and Delete. In this topic, we will discuss how to perform all the CRUD operations in both MERN Stack and Next JS.

    1. Client component versus server-side components

    In MERN Stack, the front end is entirely client-side, whereas in Next JS, we can have server-side components. In this topic, we will discuss the differences between client-side and server-side components and when to use each one.

    1. Deploying the application

    Finally, we will discuss how to deploy the application built using MERN Stack or Next JS. We will cover different deployment options and best practices for deploying web applications.

    By the end of this course, you will have a clear understanding of the main differences between MERN Stack and Next JS and how to choose the right stack for your project. You will also have the knowledge and skills to build and deploy full-stack web applications using both stacks.

    Course Curriculum

    Chapter 1: Creating MERN App

    Lecture 1: Creating React APP

    Lecture 2: React App Folder Structure

    Lecture 3: Create Node App

    Chapter 2: Creating Next JS App

    Lecture 1: Create Next JS App

    Lecture 2: Next JS Folder Structure

    Lecture 3: Next JS API Calls

    Chapter 3: Creating Pages / Routing in MERN

    Lecture 1: Pages / Routing in React

    Lecture 2: Creating Backend Endpoints

    Chapter 4: Pages and API Routes in Next JS

    Lecture 1: Creating Pages

    Lecture 2: Creating API Routes

    Chapter 5: Mongo DB Connection

    Lecture 1: Mongo DB Connection in MERN Stack

    Lecture 2: Mongo DB Connection in Next JS

    Chapter 6: Layout and Blog Form in MERN

    Lecture 1: Layout

    Lecture 2: Blog Form

    Chapter 7: Layout and Blog Form in Next

    Lecture 1: Layout and Blog Form in Next JS

    Chapter 8: Adding a Blog

    Lecture 1: Blog Model and Add Blog API in MERN

    Lecture 2: Blog Model and Add Blog API in Next

    Chapter 9: Show Blogs in MERN

    Lecture 1: Home Page (All Blogs)

    Lecture 2: Single Blog (Blog Info Page)

    Chapter 10: Show Blogs in Next

    Lecture 1: Home Page (All Blogs)

    Lecture 2: Blog Info Page (Single Blog)

    Chapter 11: Server Components Advantages

    Lecture 1: Server Components

    Chapter 12: Edit and Delete Blog in MERN

    Lecture 1: Edit Blog

    Lecture 2: Delete Blog

    Chapter 13: Edit and Delete Blog in Next

    Lecture 1: Edit Blog

    Lecture 2: Delete Blog

    Chapter 14: Showing Loader / Spinner

    Lecture 1: Loader in MERN

    Lecture 2: Loader in Next

    Chapter 15: Deployment

    Lecture 1: Deploy MERN App to Render IO

    Lecture 2: Deploy Next JS App to Vercel

    Instructors

  • MERN Stack vs Next.js , Build A Full-stack App From Scratch  No.2
    K.Sathyaprakash Reddy
    Full Stack Developer
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