Great job coming in with HTML and CSS skills! That’s a huge advantage, and I’m excited to guide you, as your virtual mentor, through this 90-day journey to master the MERN stack. With 3 hours daily, 6 days a week, we’ll focus on JavaScript, Node.js, Express, MongoDB, React, and deployment, building real projects to showcase your skills. The roadmap is project-based, includes tools like Postman and Vercel, and prepares you for a killer portfolio. Let’s dive in and make you a full-stack pro!
Phase 1: JavaScript and Backend Foundations (Days 1–30)
Goal: Master JavaScript, Git, Node.js, Express, and MongoDB, and build a REST API.
Week 1: JavaScript and Git Basics (18 hours)
Concepts:
- JavaScript: Variables, functions, arrays, objects, DOM manipulation, ES6 (arrow functions, destructuring, promises, async/await).
- Git: Cloning, branching, committing, pushing, pull requests.
- GitHub: Repos, READMEs, .gitignore.
Tasks (3 hours/day):
- Day 1: Learn JavaScript basics (variables, loops, functions). Build a simple webpage with HTML/CSS and add interactivity (e.g., toggle button). (3h)
- Day 2: Learn ES6 (arrow functions, destructuring, template literals). Refactor your webpage’s JavaScript to use ES6. (3h)
- Day 3: Learn DOM manipulation. Add a form to your webpage and validate inputs with JavaScript. (3h)
- Day 4: Learn async/await and fetch API. Fetch data from a public API (e.g., JSONPlaceholder) and display it on your webpage. (3h)
- Day 5: Set up Git and GitHub. Create a repo for your webpage, commit changes, and push. Write a .gitignore for node_modules. (3h)
- Day 6: Learn JavaScript modules and error handling (try/catch). Split your code into modules and handle API errors. (3h)
Mentor Feedback: Solid start! Your webpage should be interactive and fetch data cleanly. Ensure your Git commits are clear (e.g., “Add async API fetch”). Write a README explaining your project’s purpose and setup. Keep your code modular!
Week 2: Node.js and Express Basics (18 hours)
Concepts: