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Deno Web Development

Delve into Deno Web Development and gain insights into its secure runtime, decentralized package management, debugging, runtime APIs, dependencies, authentication, and testing to build secure web applications.

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Deno is a JavaScript/TypeScript runtime with secure defaults and a great developer experience. It offers decentralized package management and places a strong emphasis on security. This course introduces Deno’s primitives and principles to build real-world applications. You will begin with an introduction to Deno and learn about the architectures that support it. Next, you will learn how to debug code in Deno along with how to import cache modules in it. Next, you will learn about the runtime APIs and the standard library. You will also learn how to serve the frontend, create a web application, and understand the folder structure and application architecture. You will also learn how to manage dependencies and lock files, and then how to add authentication and enable CORS and HTTPS. You will finish with learning how to perform unit and integration testing. After completing this course, you will be comfortable in using Deno to create, maintain, and deploy secure and reliable web applications.

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WHAT YOU'LL LEARN

Familiarity with the workings and architecture of Deno

A working knowledge of Deno runtime and standard library

Hands-on experience of developing a web application in Deno

The ability to enable CORS and HTTPS in Deno

An understanding of the performing unit and integration testing

Familiarity with the workings and architecture of Deno

Content

106 Lessons8 Quizzes

What Is Deno?

9 Lessons

Learn how to use Deno, a secure, modern alternative to Node.js, for efficient development.

Introduction

Performance and Resource Efficiency

Blocking vs. Non-blocking Mode

Why Deno?

Architectures and Technologies that Support Deno

Deno's Limitations

Exploring the Deno Use Cases

Summary of What Is Deno?

Quiz on the Basic of Deno

The Toolchain

14 Lessons

Grasp the fundamentals of Deno's toolchain, covering modules, debugging, permissions, and testing.

First Program with Deno

Debugging Code in Deno

Modules and Third-Party Dependencies

Managing Dependencies

Exploring Documentation

Running and Installing Scripts

Permissions

Using the test Command

Formatting and Linting

Bundling and Compiling Code

Summary of the Toolchain

Quiz on Deno’s Toolchain

Challenge: Deno Formatting, Permissions, and Testing

Solution: Deno Formatting, Permissions, and Testing

The Runtime and Standard Library

13 Lessons

Examine Deno's runtime, filesystem APIs, standard library, and building web applications.

Introduction to the Runtime and Standard Library

Deno Runtime

Exploring the Deno Namespace

The Filesystem APIs

Buffers

Using the Standard Library

Part 1: Building a Web Server Using the HTTP Module

Part 2: Building a Web Server Using the HTTP Module

Serving the Frontend

Summary of the Runtime and Standard Library

Quiz on Deno Runtime and the Standard Library

Challenge: The Deno Runtime and Standard Library

Solution: The Deno Runtime and Standard Library

Building a Web Application

12 Lessons

Build a web application using Deno, focusing on scalable architecture and HTTP frameworks.

Introduction to Building a Web Application

Structuring a Web Application

Understanding Folder Structure and Application Architecture

Developing the Business Logic

Developing the Data Accessing Logic

Creating the Web Server

Exploring Deno HTTP Frameworks: Drash and Servest

Exploring Deno HTTP Frameworks: Oak and Alosaur

Summary of Building a Web Application

Quiz on Building a Web Application

Challenge: Building a Web App

Solution: Building a Web Application

Adding Users and Migrating to Oak

11 Lessons

Explore transitioning to Oak for efficient routing and user management, enhancing security and scalability.

Introduction to Oak as a Middleware Framework

Managing Dependencies and Lock Files

Writing a Web Server with Oak

Handling Routes in an Oak Application

Adding Users to the Application

Storing a User in the Database

Creating the Register Endpoint

Summary of Adding Users and Migrating to Oak

Quiz on Adding Users and Migrating to Oak

Challenge: Adding Users and Migrating to Oak

Solution: Adding Users and Migrating to Oak

Adding Authentication and Connecting to the Database

14 Lessons

Follow the process of adding authentication and connecting a Deno application to MongoDB.

Introduction to Authentication

Using Middleware Functions

Adding Request Logging via Middleware

Adding Authentication

Creating the Login Endpoint

Adding Authorization with JWTs

Making an Authenticated Route

Connecting to MongoDB

Developing the MongoDB Repository

Connecting to a MongoDB Cluster

Summary of Adding Authentication and Connecting to the Database.

Quiz on Adding Authentication and Connecting to the Database

Challenge: Adding Authentication

Solution: Adding Authentication

HTTPS, Extracting Configuration, and Deno in the Browser

10 Lessons

Master essential production practices in Deno, including CORS, HTTPS, config management, and browser compatibility.

Introduction to Extracting Configurations

Enabling CORS and HTTPS

Enabling HTTPS

Extracting Configuration and Secrets

Accessing Secret Values

Run Deno Code in the Browser

Summary of HTTPS, Extracting Configuration, and Deno in the Browser

Quiz on HTTPs, Extracting Configuration, and Deno in the Browser

Challenge: Enabling CORS

Solution: Enabling CORS

Unit and Integration Testing

11 Lessons

Learn how to use unit and integration testing to ensure robust Deno applications.

Introduction to Testing

Writing Our First Test in Deno

Writing an Integration Test

Testing the Web Server

Creating Integration Tests for the Application

Testing the Application with the API Client

Benchmarking Parts of the Application

Summary of Unit and Integration Testing

Quiz on Testing

Challenge: Writing an Integration Test

Solution: Writing an Integration Test

Deploying a Deno Application using Local Machine

6 Lessons

Unpack the core of Deno application deployment, environment setup, and Heroku configuration steps.

Introduction to Deployment

Preparing the Environment for the Application

Building and Running the Application in Heroku

Configuring the Application for Deployment

Getting the Application Port from the Environment

Summary of Deploying a Deno Application Using Local Machine

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Conclusion

4 Lessons

Examine Deno's development journey, publishing packages, community engagement, and future initiatives.

Course Wrap Up

Deno's Roadmap

Publishing a Package to Deno's Official Registry

Summary of Conclusion

11.

Appendix

2 Lessons

Break down the steps to install Deno and set environment variables.

Installing Deno

Set Environment Variables

Certificate of Completion

Showcase your accomplishment by sharing your certificate of completion.

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