🧑‍💻 How I Fell in Love with the MERN Stack (and What I Learned So Far)

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Hey everyone! 👋
I’m Anandhu Asokan S, a passionate MERN stack developer from India. This is my first post on Dev.to, and I’d love to share my journey of how I got started with the MERN stack and what I’ve learned along the way.

🌱 How It All Started

It all began when one of my friends mentioned the word “MERN.”
At that time, I had absolutely no idea what it meant — but the curiosity hit me instantly. So, I started researching about it online, watching YouTube tutorials, reading blogs, and exploring small projects to understand how MongoDB, Express, React, and Node.js work together.

The more I learned, the more I fell in love with the stack. I was amazed by how everything connects seamlessly — from frontend to backend — using just JavaScript.

🚀 My First Step Into the Real World

After some self-learning, I joined Mashupstack for an internship. That’s where I started applying my knowledge in real projects and understood how the full development cycle works.
Working in a real-world environment taught me the importance of clean code, version control, and teamwork.

💼 From Trainee to Developer

After completing my internship, I joined Minute Designs as a trainee, where I continued to improve my skills by working on real client projects.
Later, I was promoted to a Junior Developer, and since then, I’ve been part of some exciting projects — including an E-commerce platform and a full-fledged ERP system with modules like inventory, accounting, BOQ, and payroll.

Each project came with new challenges, but also new opportunities to learn — from handling complex backend logic to optimizing frontend performance.

🧠 What I’ve Learned So Far

Here are a few things that helped me grow during my journey:

Start small, but stay consistent. Even simple projects help you understand big concepts.

Focus on the fundamentals. Master JavaScript before diving deep into frameworks.

Debugging is a skill. Every error teaches you something valuable.

Keep building. Each project sharpens your problem-solving ability.

💬 Final Thoughts

Looking back, I’m really glad I followed my curiosity that day. The MERN stack not only helped me start my career but also gave me the freedom to build almost anything I can imagine.

If you’re just starting out — don’t be afraid to explore, fail, and learn. Every small step counts. 🚀

Thanks for reading! If you’re also learning MERN, I’d love to connect — let’s grow together! 🙌