Building a RESTful API with Node.js and PostgreSQL
Imagine you're developing the core of a modern application—a server that stores data in JSON and delivers it in multiple formats, including JSON, HTML, and CSV. This project challenges you to create a flexible, feature-rich API using Node.js and PostgreSQL, designed to handle dynamic, data-driven requirements. It mirrors the functionality often required in real-world applications, offering a hands-on experience to translate what you’ve learned into a complete solution.
Through this capstone project, you’ll design and implement a fully functional backend, combining key concepts from the course. Along the way, you’ll deepen your understanding of Node.js and PostgreSQL by working on features like dynamic data filtering, content negotiation, and multi-format data delivery—all essential skills for modern back-end development.
Following are the key benefits you’ll gain by completing this project:
Apply your skills: Consolidate the knowledge you’ve gained by developing a full-featured backend.
Real-world relevance: APIs like this power countless applications today. Completing this project will prepare you for designing scalable solutions for professional environments.
Build advanced features: Implement filtering and content negotiation, key elements that make APIs user-friendly and versatile.
By the end of this project, you’ll have:
Designed and implemented a RESTful API to perform CRUD operations.
Built a dynamic filtering system to allow flexible data retrieval based on query parameters.
Added content negotiation, supporting data delivery in JSON, HTML, or CSV formats.
Gained hands-on experience integrating Node.js and PostgreSQL for real-world applications.