Time Table

Incorporating Data Structures and Algorithms (DSA) basics into the 2½-month MERN stack learning timetable will help you build the problem-solving skills essential for technical interviews. Here’s an updated plan:

Weeks 1-2: Introduction & Core Concepts

Week 1: Web Development Fundamentals

• Monday: Introduction to Web Development, Basic HTML & CSS

• Tuesday: CSS Flexbox & Grid, Responsive Design Principles

• Wednesday: Introduction to JavaScript (ES6+ basics)

• Thursday: JavaScript DOM Manipulation & Events

• Friday: Introduction to Version Control (Git & GitHub)

• Saturday: DSA: Introduction to Data Structures (Arrays, Linked Lists)

• Sunday: Project: Build a Responsive Landing Page

• Monday Test: Basics of HTML, CSS, JavaScript

Week 2: JavaScript Deep Dive

• Monday: Advanced JavaScript (ES6+ features: let, const, arrow functions, etc.)

• Tuesday: Asynchronous JavaScript (Promises, async/await, fetch API)

• Wednesday: Introduction to TypeScript (Optional but recommended)

• Thursday: JavaScript Data Structures & Algorithms (Basic)

• Friday: JavaScript Design Patterns & Best Practices

• Saturday: DSA: Introduction to Algorithms (Sorting, Searching)

• Sunday: Project: Build a To-Do List App with JavaScript

• Monday Test: Advanced JavaScript & DSA Basics

Weeks 3-4: React.js

Week 3: React Core Concepts

• Monday: Introduction to React, Components & JSX

• Tuesday: State & Props in React

• Wednesday: React Hooks (useState, useEffect)

• Thursday: Handling Events, Forms, and Lists in React

• Friday: Advanced Hooks (useReducer, useContext)

• Saturday: DSA: Stacks & Queues

• Sunday: Project: Build a Simple React App (e.g., Weather App)

• Monday Test: React Components, State & Props, DSA Topics

Week 4: React Advanced

• Monday: React Router for Navigation

• Tuesday: Managing Global State with Redux or Context API

• Wednesday: Higher-Order Components, Render Props, Custom Hooks

• Thursday: Testing React Components (Jest, React Testing Library)

• Friday: Optimizing React Performance (Memoization, Lazy Loading)

• Saturday: DSA: Recursion & Trees

• Sunday: Project: Build a CRUD Application with React

• Monday Test: React Router, Redux/Context API, Recursion & Trees

Weeks 5-6: Backend with Node.js & Express.js

Week 5: Introduction to Backend Development

• Monday: Introduction to Node.js, npm, and Basic Modules

• Tuesday: Building a Simple Express.js Server

• Wednesday: RESTful APIs: Principles & Design

• Thursday: Middleware in Express.js, Error Handling

• Friday: Introduction to Authentication (JWT, Passport.js)

• Saturday: DSA: Graphs & Basic Graph Algorithms

• Sunday: Project: Build a Simple REST API

• Monday Test: Node.js, Express.js Basics, Graphs

Week 6: Advanced Backend Development

• Monday: Introduction to MongoDB, Mongoose ODM

• Tuesday: CRUD Operations with MongoDB & Mongoose

• Wednesday: Advanced Querying & Aggregation in MongoDB

• Thursday: Data Validation & Error Handling with Mongoose

• Friday: Authentication & Authorization in MERN Stack (JWT)

• Saturday: DSA: Hashing & Hash Tables

• Sunday: Project: Build a REST API with Authentication

• Monday Test: MongoDB, Mongoose, Authentication, Hashing

Weeks 7-8: Full-Stack Development & Integration

Week 7: MERN Stack Integration

• Monday: Integrating React with Express (Backend API Calls)

• Tuesday: State Management with Redux in a Full-Stack App

• Wednesday: Handling File Uploads in MERN (Multer)

• Thursday: Real-Time Applications with Socket.io (Optional)

• Friday: Advanced Security (Helmet, Rate Limiting, etc.)

• Saturday: DSA: Dynamic Programming Basics

• Sunday: Project: Build a Full-Stack Application (e.g., Blog Platform)

• Monday Test: Full-Stack Application Development Concepts, Dynamic Programming

Week 8: Deployment & Final Project

• Monday: Deployment Strategies (Heroku, Netlify, Vercel)

• Tuesday: CI/CD Pipeline Basics (GitHub Actions, Jenkins)

• Wednesday: Performance Optimization & Caching

• Thursday: Application Security Best Practices (OWASP, CORS)

• Friday: DSA: Advanced Algorithms (Divide and Conquer, Greedy)

• Saturday-Sunday: Final Full-Stack Project: Complete and Deploy a Comprehensive MERN Application

• Monday Test: Deployment, Security, DSA Advanced Algorithms

Weeks 9-10: Advanced Topics & Interview Prep

Week 9: Advanced Topics

• Monday: GraphQL Basics & Integration with MERN Stack

• Tuesday: Server-Side Rendering with Next.js (Optional but valuable)

• Wednesday: WebSockets & Real-Time Communication

• Thursday: Microservices Architecture & MERN

• Friday: DSA: Practice Problems (LeetCode, HackerRank)

• Saturday-Sunday: Project: Build an Advanced Feature (e.g., Real-Time Chat)

• Monday Test: Advanced Topics & DSA Practice

Week 10: Interview Preparation

• Monday: DSA Focus: Data Structures & Algorithms Review

• Tuesday: System Design Basics (Scalability, Databases)

• Wednesday: Mock Interviews (Behavioral & Technical)

• Thursday: Coding Challenge Practice

• Friday: Resume Building & Portfolio Review

• Saturday-Sunday: Final Touches: Refine Projects, Deploy, Prepare for Interviews

• Monday Test: Mock Interview & DSA Assessment

Week 11: Final Project & Job Application

• Monday-Sunday: Final Comprehensive Project: Build, polish, and deploy a final project that incorporates everything you've learned (e.g., a social media platform, e-commerce site). This project should be something you're proud to showcase in your portfolio.
• Job Applications: Start applying for jobs, preparing for interviews, and networking.

Additional Tips:

• DSA Practice: Regularly solve DSA problems on platforms like LeetCode, HackerRank, or Codeforces.
• Consistent Review: Review your DSA concepts weekly, and incorporate what you learn into your projects when possible.
• Networking: Connect with professionals on LinkedIn, join relevant groups, and attend webinars to expand your opportunities.

Conclusion:

This updated timetable balances MERN stack development with essential DSA topics, preparing you for both the technical aspects of a job and the coding challenges you might face in interviews. With dedication, this plan should provide a robust foundation for securing an entry-level developer position.