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Learn Node.js from Scratch

Gain insights into Node.js, its components, and build patterns. Explore APIs, create modules, and build a REST API using Express. Discover authentication with Passport.js and JSON web tokens.

Intermediate

56 Lessons

11h 20min

Certificate of Completion

Gain insights into Node.js, its components, and build patterns. Explore APIs, create modules, and build a REST API using Express. Discover authentication with Passport.js and JSON web tokens.
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Course Overview

Built on Chrome’s V8 JavaScript engine, Node.js is a runtime environment that enables JavaScript to run outside the browser. This course will help you learn the fundamentals of Node.js to build portable applications. You’ll learn about the components and build patterns of Node.js. You’ll also explore the API to learn how to create modules and write code to unique data files. Moreover, you’ll delve into the features and practices of JavaScript and build a REST API using the Express framework from scratch. T...Show More
Built on Chrome’s V8 JavaScript engine, Node.js is a runtime environment that enables JavaScript to run outside the browser. Thi...Show More

What You'll Learn

Use Node.js to build server-side JavaScript applications.
Build web applications with Express and Socket.IO.
Use Node Package Manager (npm) to manage, build & publish packages.
Deepen our JavaScript knowledge to build better applications.
Use Node.js to build server-side JavaScript applications.

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Course Content

1.

Before We Begin

1 Lessons

Get familiar with Node.js essentials, leveraging npm, and building scalable JavaScript applications.

2.

Node.js Overview

5 Lessons

Look at Node.js, its REPL environment, scalability, non-blocking I/O, and practical uses.

3.

The Node.js API

7 Lessons

Examine key Node.js APIs like fs for file operations and process for environment handling.

6.

Authentication with Passport.js and JSON Web Tokens

5 Lessons

Tackle user authentication using Passport.js and JSON Web Tokens efficiently and securely.

8.

Wrap Up!

1 Lessons

Get familiar with enhancing Node.js applications with new features and deployment tips.

9.

Appendix

2 Lessons

Walk through setting up Node.js and effective debugging methods for streamlined development.

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