The goal of this project is to provide learners with hands-on experience in full-stack web development using both modern and traditional technologies. The project involves creating a comprehensive web application that integrates a MERN stack (MongoDB, Express.js, React.js, and Node.js) for the main functionality and a WordPress-based blog for content management. This dual approach ensures that learners gain practical skills in both cutting-edge and established web technologies. The project will require students to design, develop, and deploy a fully functional web application, allowing them to apply their classroom knowledge in a real-world setting. Key tasks include setting up databases, developing RESTful APIs, creating dynamic user interfaces, and managing content through WordPress.

Interns will immerse themselves in a high-impact, collaborative environment that mirrors industry standards. They will participate in Agile development with Scrum, managing sprints and progress tracking through JIRA, ensuring a balance of technical and project management skills.

On the front-end, interns will enhance their capabilities in responsive design and state management with React. They will also delve into UX/UI design principles, working on user research, wireframing, and prototyping with tools like Figma. Back-end tasks include database schema design, secure authentication, and RESTful API integration, whether it's a NoSQL solution like MongoDB or a traditional MySQL database.

For those working on WordPress projects, the experience includes customizing themes and plugins, optimizing SQL queries, and managing databases using phpMyAdmin. This mix of technologies ensures that interns leave with a comprehensive portfolio showcasing their ability to tackle complex, real-world challenges across different platforms.

List of included (but not limited to) technologies:

- MongoDB and Mongoose

- Express and other helpful middleware

- React.js

- Bootstrap

- Node.js and working with NPM

- Vite for HMR and SSR

- Unit testing, integration testing, functional testing using Jest

- Docker for containerization and mocking

- Git version control through GitHub

- jQuery

- HTML5

- CSS3

- MySQL

- cPanel and Softaculous to manage WordPress application

- Jira

- Figma

- Postman for testing HTTP requests and managing CRUD operations

- Visual Studio Code and useful extensions (e.g., Prettier and ESLinter)