Learn to build web applications using Node.js and the Express framework.

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Node.js is a runtime environment that enables JavaScript to run outside the browser. In this module, we'll learn the fundamentals of Node.js to build portable applications. We'll learn about the components of Node.js and make patterns using these. We'll also explore the API to learn how to create modules and write code for unique data files. Moreover, we'll delve into the features and practices of JavaScript and build a REST API using the Express framework from scratch. Moving on, we'll use Passport.js and JSON web tokens to establish authentication tokens. We’ll then create a live trivia game with Socket.IO. By the end of this module, we'll be equipped with extensive knowledge to build rich and comprehensive Node.js applications running on the server with JavaScript.

Learn Node.js from Scratch

What can you do with built-in Node.js modules?

What can you do with built-in Node.js modules?

The ________ module is a built-in global Node.js module that exposes an API for accessing, manipulating, and interacting with the file system.

The ________ module is a built-in global Node.js module that exposes an API for accessing, manipulating, and interacting with the file system.

**(True or False)** All fs operations are only available in the asynchronous forms.

(True or False) All fs operations are only available in the asynchronous forms.

The ________ property allows you to access the values passed into the application from the command line.

The ________ property allows you to access the values passed into the application from the command line.

In Node.js, ________ allows you to access environment variables for your application.

In Node.js, ________ allows you to access environment variables for your application.

Check your understanding of what you've learned in this chapter by taking this quiz.

Node.js Overview

The Node.js API

JavaScript Essentials Review

Building a RESTful API with Express

Authentication with Passport.js and JSON Web Tokens

Build a Live Trivia Game with Socket.IO

Appendix

Conclusion

Quiz Yourself on Node.js APIs