My MERN Stack Learning Journey — Mehul Deolke

My name is Mehul Deolke, and this article documents my MERN Stack learning journey.

I did not start with advanced knowledge. I began by learning basic JavaScript concepts and gradually moved into React development. Through React, I learned how user interfaces are built using components, how state updates affect the UI, and how routing helps structure real applications.

After gaining frontend confidence, I shifted focus to backend development using Node.js and Express. I learned how APIs work, how requests and responses flow between client and server, and how MongoDB is used to store and manage data.

My learning process is project-driven. Instead of endlessly watching tutorials, I prefer building small applications, breaking things, fixing errors, and improving the structure. This approach has helped me understand real development challenges.

Technologies I currently work with include:

JavaScript

React

Node.js

Express

MongoDB

REST APIs

Git and GitHub

I believe consistency matters more than motivation. My goal is to keep learning, keep building, and keep publishing my progress publicly.

This journey is ongoing, and I will continue sharing my work and learning as Mehul Deolke, MERN Stack Developer.

Written by Mehul Deolke, MERN Stack Developer.