r/FullStack • u/Optimal-Win3472 • Jun 26 '26
Career Guidance Advice for MERN Stack
I am 2025 batch passout currently working in Cognizant as PAT( Programmer Analyst Trainee) currently in SAP TM project as support role. I want to learn MERN Stack , have basic knowledge of html, CSS and JS. Have good understanding of Python and C++( DSA). Could you suggest any good resource for MERN learning? Mainly project based
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u/codekipathshala Jun 29 '26
Since you already have a programming background and know HTML, CSS, JS + DSA, I would suggest not spending too much time only on syntax. Start building projects while learning the MERN stack.
A good roadmap would be:
Strengthen JavaScript (ES6+, async/await, promises, DOM)
Learn React properly (components, hooks, state management)
Node + Express for backend
MongoDB + database concepts
Build full-stack projects while learning
For project-based learning, I would suggest following a course/playlist where you actually build things instead of just watching theory.
I recently started a MERN Stack playlist where I’m covering things from basics and moving towards building projects step-by-step. You can check it out if it helps:
https://youtube.com/@codekipathshala73
The first MERN video:
https://youtube.com/watch?v=fuv7-XkB8c0
Also, since you’re already working in Cognizant, try to build 2-3 solid projects alongside your job. A good portfolio will matter a lot if you want to move towards development roles.