KCG-MERN workshop

Nodejs download link:

https://nodejs.org/en/download

mongodb server download link:

https://www.mongodb.com/try/download/community

mongodb compass download link:

https://www.mongodb.com/try/download/compass

Note: By default mongodb server runs on port: 27017

Mongodb localhost connect URL:

mongodb://localhost:27017/<database name>

Visual Studio Code download link:

https://code.visualstudio.com/download

Basic npm commands:

To create a new nodejs project:

npm init <project name>

To install npm packages:

npm install <module name>

To create a project from package:

npm create <package name>

To run a script defined on package.json:

npm run <script name>

To run a package without installing:

npx <package name>

Install express:

npm install express

Install mongodb odm driver for express:

npm install mongoose@5.13.22

Create React.js project using vite:

npm create vite <project name> -- --template react

References:

Fetch api: https://developer.mozilla.org/en-US/docs/Web/API/Fetch_API/Using_Fetch

CORS (Cross-Origin Resource Sharing): https://developer.mozilla.org/en-US/docs/Web/HTTP/CORS

vite: https://vitejs.dev/

express: https://expressjs.com/en/starter/hello-world.html

mongoose: https://mongoosejs.com/docs/index.html

Guides to install mongodb server:

• windows: https://www.mongodb.com/docs/manual/tutorial/install-mongodb-on-windows/
• linux: https://www.mongodb.com/docs/manual/administration/install-on-linux/
• macos: https://www.mongodb.com/docs/manual/tutorial/install-mongodb-on-os-x/

Video Guides

• Node.js installation: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=igJAD0J5Cts
• Mongodb server installation: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wcx3f0eUiAw
• Mongodb compass installation: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ytm9Iwe4Um0