How to Set Up a Modern MERN Stack Project with Separate Frontend and Backend Folders

Step-by-step guide to creating a scalable MERN stack app with clear folder separation. All commands and key comments included.

Table of Contents

๐Ÿ“‘ Table of Contents

  1. ๐Ÿ“‚ Project Structure Overview
  2. ๐ŸŽจ Frontend Setup
  3. โš™๏ธ Backend Setup
  4. ๐Ÿ”— Connecting Frontend & Backend
  5. ๐Ÿš€ Running Both Servers
  6. ๐Ÿ’ก Best Practices & Tips
  7. โŒจ๏ธ Quick Command Reference