MERN3.0 syllabus · Week 1
Node.js & Express API Development for MERN
The backend of MERN runs on Node.js with Express. MERN3.0 Week 1 covers how websites work, HTTP methods, status codes, npm, Express setup, GET APIs, and the request/response cycle — before any database work.
Core Week 1 topics
Project setup, npm scripts, Express routing, JSON responses, Postman testing, and understanding ports and IP — the foundation every MERN developer needs before MongoDB or React.
Covered in MERN3.0
- HTTP verbs & status codes
- Express project setup
- GET APIs & Postman
- req/res cycle
Go deeper with MERN3.0
This guide is a free overview. MERN3.0 is a 17-week mentor-led full-stack bootcamp — live classes, two portfolio projects, Khalti integration, deployment, certificate, and career support across Nepal.
FAQ
When does Node.js start in MERN3.0?
Week 1 — Day 3 onward covers Node.js and Express after syllabus and web fundamentals.
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