I think it'll be too time consuming to build this application myself, but if I hire someone to do it I still want to understand exactly how it works. What are they best resources for understanding a modern JS stack- like React, Node.js, MongoDB, AWS, APIs, authentication... all that stuff.
I'm open to anything from structured hands-on bootcamp, to architecture courses, to books, to youtube channels, etc. Thanks in advance!
Second, what makes you think all of what you listed would even be applicable to whatever it is you want to build? Maybe it is ... maybe it is not.
Third, how much of an "understanding" are you looking to acquire? Surface level? Able to take over the project when your contractor/employee/partner moves on? Somewhere in between?
Depending on your desire to learn (and how much you need to learn for this project) .. you could get away with as little as a couple hours of YouTube - or need 2000+ hours of videos, classroom, and hands-on time
Both ends of the spectrum are quite doable - but you need to know what you are looking for before any suggestions are going to be helpful :)