Node.js and Express.js
Discover how to leverage Node.js and Express.js for creating efficient, scalable web applications and APIs
Certificate :
After Completion
Start Date :
10-Jan-2025
Duration :
30 Days
Course fee :
$150
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
Discover how to leverage Node.js and Express.js for creating efficient, scalable web applications and APIs.
This course covers the basics of server-side JavaScript programming.Â
Learn to build RESTful APIs, handle middleware, and integrate with databases.Â
Gain practical skills to develop contemporary, backend-focused applications.Â
Complete the course with the knowledge to effectively use Node.js and Express.js.
CERTIFICATION:
Earn a Certified Node.js and Express.js Developer credential, showcasing your skills in building robust backend systems.
LEARNING OUTCOMES:
By the conclusion of the course, participants will possess the skills to:
Grasp the core principles of Node.js, focusing on its asynchronous model and event-driven design.Â
Establish and configure a development environment for Node.js.Â
Leverage Express.js to create RESTful APIs and interactive web applications.Â
Oversee routing and middleware for effective request management.Â
Integrate databases such as MongoDB, MySQL, or PostgreSQL for data storage and retrieval.
Course Curriculum
- What is backend development?
- Overview of Node.js and its role in web development.
- Introduction to Express.js as a Node.js framework.
- Setting up the development environment.
- Understanding the Node.js runtime.
- Node.js core modules:
fs
,path
,os
, andevents
. - Creating and running your first Node.js application.
- Setting up an Express.js application.
- Understanding the request-response cycle.
- Creating basic routes: GET, POST, PUT, DELETE.
- Middleware in Express.js: Built-in, third-party, and custom middleware.
- Introduction to RESTful APIs and their principles.
- Building a RESTful API with Express.js.
- Handling JSON data with
body-parser
and Express.js. - Using
Postman
for testing APIs.
- Overview of databases for Node.js applications (MongoDB, MySQL, PostgreSQL).
- Connecting to a database using Node.js:
- MongoDB with Mongoose.
- SQL databases with Sequelize or Knex.js.
- CRUD operations with the database.
- Understanding authentication and authorization.
- Implementing user login and registration with JWT (JSON Web Tokens).
- Securing routes using middleware for authentication.
- Role-based access control.
- Reading and writing files with Node.js.
- Handling file uploads using
Multer
. - Managing static files (images, CSS, JS) in Express.js.
- Deploying Node.js applications to platforms like Heroku, Vercel, or AWS.
- Setting up CI/CD pipelines for Node.js apps.
- Monitoring and logging in production.
- Build a complete backend application with Node.js and Express.js.
- Examples:
- Task management API.
- Blog application with authentication.
- Real-time chat application.
- Features: CRUD operations, authentication, and database integration.
- Examples:
Training Features
Comprehensive Coverage
Learn Node.js from basics to advanced concepts, including real-time apps and API development.
Hands-On Projects
Work on practical projects like APIs, chat apps, and full-stack applications.
Deployment Skills
Get hands-on with deploying Node.js applications to the cloud.
Security Best Practices
Learn to secure your applications against vulnerabilities.
Scalability Techniques
Gain skills to build and structure scalable applications.
Certification
Receive a certificate upon completion to showcase your expertise in Node.js and Express.js.