Build a MERN Recipe App with Auth, CRUD & Routing | Full-Stack Tutorial
In this video, we will build and test a fully functional Recipe App using the MERN stack (MongoDB, Express.js, React, Node.js), styled with Tailwind CSS and powered by React Router DOM for seamless navigation. Users can register, log in, create recipes, edit and delete their own recipes, while only being able to view others' recipes. We'll also use Postman to test API endpoints for authentication and CRUD operations. This project is an excellent addition to your portfolio, showcasing full-stack development skills with modern tools and best practices.
✨ What You'll Learn:
How to set up a structured MERN project.
How to build and test secure RESTful APIs using Express & MongoDB.
How to implement JWT authentication and protect routes.
How to add client-side routing using React Router DOM.
How to connect frontend and backend with Axios.
How to apply Tailwind CSS for modern and responsive UI design.
How to restrict users to modify only their own content.
🚀 Key Features:
Authentication system with JWT and password hashing.
Full CRUD: Create, Read, Update, Delete for recipes.
User-based permissions for edit/delete access.
Navigation with React Router DOM.
How to connect frontend and backend with Axios
Fully styled with Tailwind CSS.
Postman-tested backend routes.
Clean and reusable component structure.
🔗 Useful Links:
Postman - [https://www.postman.com/] – API testing tool
MongoDB – [https://www.mongodb.com/] NoSQL database
Render – [https://render.com/] Free web app hosting
Unsplash – [https://unsplash.com/] Free images for your app, i used images from this website in the video
⏱️ Timestamps:
00:00 – Intro & Demo
02:21 – Backend
01:01:45 - Frontend
02:41:25 - Deployment
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📁 Source Code:
Find the full project on GitHub: [https://github.com/WebDevBey/mern-rec...]