Learn back-end development with Node.js, covering HTTP servers, databases, JWT, WebSockets, and more. Consolidate your skills in a capstone project by building a RESTful API for a practical use case.
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45 Lessons
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LEARNING OBJECTIVES
- Working knowledge of Node.js fundamentals and asynchronous programming
- Hands-on experience building HTTP servers and RESTful APIs
- Familiarity with integrating PostgreSQL for database-driven applications
- The ability to implement authentication and secure applications
- The ability to create real-time features with WebSockets
- Hands-on experience testing and debugging applications for reliability
Learning Roadmap
YOUR ROADMAP
1.
Getting Started with Node.js
Getting Started with Node.js
Get started with server-side JavaScript in this course on Node.js, designed for building scalable, real-time applications.
2.
Global Objects and Modules
Global Objects and Modules
Explore JavaScript’s global functions and modular code organization in Node.js.
3.
Asynchronous Programming
Asynchronous Programming
6 Lessons
6 Lessons
Master asynchronous programming in Node.js using callbacks, promises, and async/await.
4.
Event-Driven Programming
Event-Driven Programming
5 Lessons
5 Lessons
Explore event-driven Node.js programming focusing on efficient event management and dynamic applications.
5.
Core Node.js Modules
Core Node.js Modules
6 Lessons
6 Lessons
Master file management, buffers, and streams in Node.js for efficient data processing.
6.
Building a Basic Web Server
Building a Basic Web Server
6 Lessons
6 Lessons
Master the essentials of building dynamic web servers using Node.js.
7.
npm and Package Management
npm and Package Management
6 Lessons
6 Lessons
Master npm for efficient package management and dependency handling in Node.js.
8.
Working with Databases
Working with Databases
3 Lessons
3 Lessons
Integrate PostgreSQL with Node.js to build scalable and dynamic database-driven applications.
9.
Advanced Topics
Advanced Topics
5 Lessons
5 Lessons
Master authentication, real-time communication, and testing in Node.js applications.
10.
Appendix
Appendix
2 Lessons
2 Lessons
Explore process management and debugging techniques for robust Node.js applications.
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ABOUT THIS COURSE
This Node.js roadmap offers a structured customizable path to mastering back-end development. It introduces Node.js and JavaScript in the server-side context, covering modules and core concepts. You’ll explore asynchronous programming with callbacks, Promises, async/await, and the event loop, followed by event-driven programming with the EventEmitter class. Practical skills include file system operations, working with buffers, and using streams for efficient data handling.
The roadmap guides you through building HTTP servers, implementing routing, handling GET/POST requests, and integrating PostgreSQL for database-driven APIs. Additional topics include JWT-based authentication, WebSockets for real-time features like chat systems and live dashboards, and testing with Jest.
In the capstone project, you’ll build a RESTful API that stores arbitrary JSON data and enables filtering and retrieval in JSON, HTML, or CSV formats, enhancing your skills in building scalable back-end solutions tailored to your goals.
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