My Journey Through MERN Stack and Beyond: A Tech Enthusiast's Portfolio
Introduction
As a Computer Science and Engineering student, my passion for web development has led me to explore and master the MERN stack. Over time, I have worked on several projects that not only strengthened my technical skills but also provided real-world problem-solving experience. This blog serves as a showcase of my projects, from authentication systems to full-fledged e-commerce platforms.
1. JWT-Based Authentication System
Tech Stack: Express.js, Node.js, MongoDB, React.js
Security is a key concern in modern web applications, and this project focuses on implementing JWT-based authentication with features like:
User registration and login
Token-based authentication with middleware
Email verification and password recovery
Secure API endpoints
Through this project, I deep-dived into authentication mechanisms, middleware integration, and token-based security.
2. Content-Based Movie Recommendation System
Tech Stack: Python, Streamlit, Machine Learning
To explore the world of AI and data science, I built a movie recommendation system that suggests films based on user preferences. Key highlights:
Used TF-IDF Vectorization to analyze movie descriptions
Implemented cosine similarity for recommendations
Built an interactive Streamlit web app
This project was a great learning experience in machine learning and data analysis, blending my knowledge of statistics and programming.
3. MERN Stack E-Commerce Platform
Tech Stack: MongoDB, Express.js, React.js, Node.js
I built a fully functional e-commerce website, including:
Product management (CRUD operations)
User authentication with JWT
Shopping cart and order management
Payment integration (dummy checkout system)
This project reinforced my understanding of full-stack development, database design, and integrating frontend and backend seamlessly.
Conclusion
Each project has added to my technical arsenal, making me more proficient in React.js, Node.js, MongoDB, Express.js, and authentication systems. My journey doesn't stop here—I continue to explore new technologies, contribute to open-source, and work on challenging problems.
