Development of a web application using MERN stack

To design and develop a full-stack web application using the MERN (MongoDB, Express.js, React, Node.js) stack.

To implement user authentication and authorization features for secure access to the application.

To integrate external APIs for additional functionality and data retrieval.

To optimize the application for performance and scalability.

Create a detailed project plan outlining the development milestones and timeline.

Design the database schema using MongoDB for storing application data.

Implement RESTful APIs using Node.js and Express.js for server-side functionality.

Develop the frontend user interface using React.js for an interactive user experience.

Implement user authentication and authorization using JWT tokens or OAuth protocols.

Integrate external APIs for accessing additional data or services within the application.

Optimize the application for performance by implementing caching, lazy-loading, and code splitting techniques.