Description

This comprehensive Node.js Development course is designed for beginners and aspiring backend developers who want to build fast, scalable, and modern server-side applications using JavaScript. Starting with the fundamentals of Node.js, you'll progress to advanced topics such as Express.js, RESTful APIs, authentication, databases, real-time applications, deployment, and microservices. Whether you're looking to become a backend developer or a full-stack JavaScript developer, this course provides practical examples and real-world projects to strengthen your skills.

What You'll Learn

• Understand the fundamentals of Node.js and its architecture.
• Set up the Node.js development environment and npm.
• Learn JavaScript ES6+ features used in backend development.
•  Build scalable RESTful APIs using Express.js.
• Connect Node.js applications with MongoDB and MySQL.
• Implement authentication and authorization using JWT.
• Manage file uploads and file systems.
• Work with asynchronous programming using Promises and Async/Await.
• Handle errors and logging effectively.
• Build real-time applications using Socket.IO.
• Integrate third-party APIs and services.
• Deploy Node.js applications to cloud platforms.
• Create secure, production-ready backend applications.
• Build complete backend projects from scratch.

Requirements

• Basic understanding of computers and internet usage.
• Basic knowledge of JavaScript is recommended.
• No prior backend development experience required.
• A computer with Windows, macOS, or Linux.
• Internet connection for installing Node.js and required packages.

Curriculum

45 Lectures | 42 Hours

Module 1: Introduction to Node.js

• What is Node.js?
• Installing Node.js & VS Code
• Understanding Node.js Architecture
• Running Your First Node.js Program

Module 2: JavaScript Essentials for Node.js

• ES6+ Features
• Variables and Data Types
• Functions and Arrow Functions
• Modules (CommonJS & ES Modules)

Module 3: Node.js Fundamentals

• Node.js Runtime
• Event Loop
• Global Objects
• File System Module
• Path Module
• OS Module

Module 4: npm Package Manager

• Installing Packages
• package.json
• Dependencies and Dev Dependencies
• npm Scripts

Module 5: Asynchronous Programming

• Callbacks
• Promises
• Async/Await
• Event Emitters

Module 6: Express.js Basics

• Introduction to Express.js
• Creating a Web Server
• Routing
• Middleware
• Request & Response Objects

Module 7: REST API Development

• REST Architecture
• CRUD Operations
• API Testing with Postman
• Error Handling

Module 8: Database Integration

• MongoDB Basics
• Mongoose ODM
• MySQL Connection
• CRUD with Database

Module 9: Authentication & Security

• User Registration
• Login System
• JWT Authentication
• Password Hashing with bcrypt
• Authorization

Module 10: File Uploads & Email

• Multer File Uploads
• Sending Emails with Nodemailer
• File Management

Module 11: Real-Time Applications

• Socket.IO Introduction
• Chat Application
• Live Notifications

Module 12: API Integration

• Consuming Third-Party APIs
• Axios
• Environment Variables

Module 13: Testing & Debugging

• Debugging Node.js Applications
• Unit Testing
• API Testing

Module 14: Deployment

• Deploying on Render
• Deploying on Railway
• Environment Configuration
• Production Best Practices

Module 15: Final Projects

• RESTful Blog API
• Authentication System
• E-Commerce Backend
• Chat Application
• Task Management API