Beginner - Module 3 of 15

Git, npm and Dev Environment Setup

Set up a professional development workflow from day one

Learning Objectives

What you will master in this module

Use Git for version control

Work with branches and GitHub

Configure npm scripts and packages

Set up ESLint Prettier and .env files

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Git Workflow and GitHub

Master the Git Workflow and GitHub concepts through hands-on examples. Study each code snippet carefully and use the AI Tutor widget for any doubts.

Key Concept: Git Workflow and GitHub is essential for building professional full stack applications with the MERN stack.

  • Theory first: Understand the why behind this concept
  • Code examples: Study real-world snippets and patterns
  • Common pitfalls: Learn what mistakes to avoid
  • Best practices: Apply industry-standard approaches

Branching and Merging

Master the Branching and Merging concepts through hands-on examples. Study each code snippet carefully and use the AI Tutor widget for any doubts.

Key Concept: Branching and Merging is essential for building professional full stack applications with the MERN stack.

  • Theory first: Understand the why behind this concept
  • Code examples: Study real-world snippets and patterns
  • Common pitfalls: Learn what mistakes to avoid
  • Best practices: Apply industry-standard approaches

npm and package.json

Master the npm and package.json concepts through hands-on examples. Study each code snippet carefully and use the AI Tutor widget for any doubts.

Key Concept: npm and package.json is essential for building professional full stack applications with the MERN stack.

  • Theory first: Understand the why behind this concept
  • Code examples: Study real-world snippets and patterns
  • Common pitfalls: Learn what mistakes to avoid
  • Best practices: Apply industry-standard approaches

ESLint Prettier and dotenv

Master the ESLint Prettier and dotenv concepts through hands-on examples. Study each code snippet carefully and use the AI Tutor widget for any doubts.

Key Concept: ESLint Prettier and dotenv is essential for building professional full stack applications with the MERN stack.

  • Theory first: Understand the why behind this concept
  • Code examples: Study real-world snippets and patterns
  • Common pitfalls: Learn what mistakes to avoid
  • Best practices: Apply industry-standard approaches

Key Takeaways

  • Review the core concepts from this module
  • Practice with small exercises before moving on
  • Use the AI Tutor widget to clarify doubts instantly
  • Check the Downloads section for cheat sheets and templates
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