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! 🙌
