Getting Started with TypeScript ORM Libraries for Node.js

Gain insights into Node.js, Express, and TypeScript advantages. Learn Docker setup for PostgreSQL, discover Prisma and TypeORM, and explore advanced ORM features via hands-on projects.

Intermediate

37 Lessons

16h

Certificate of Completion

Gain insights into Node.js, Express, and TypeScript advantages. Learn Docker setup for PostgreSQL, discover Prisma and TypeORM, and explore advanced ORM features via hands-on projects.

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This course includes

2 Projects

35 Playgrounds

8 Quizzes

This course includes

2 Projects

35 Playgrounds

8 Quizzes

Course Overview

Object Relational Mappers (ORM) are becoming popular in building modern backend applications as they help maintain a consistent codebase, improve security, and provide ease in working with different databases. Also, TypeScript has almost become a must-use language for building JavaScript applications. In this course, you’ll start by getting familiar with Node.js and Express. You’ll then go over the main features of TypeScript and its advantages over JavaScript. Next, you’ll learn how to do a Docker setup o...Show More

What You'll Learn

A familiarity with TypeScript and its use in Node.js

A basic knowledge of ORMs and their use in building Node.js applications

Hands-on experience with TypeScript and SQL for Node.js by building real life applications

An understanding of the SQL basics

A basic understanding of code modularization and best practices in Node.js for large codebases

What You'll Learn

A familiarity with TypeScript and its use in Node.js

Course Content

Course Overview

Get familiar with TypeScript ORM essentials, ensuring enhanced database interaction and code consistency.

About this Course

Node.js Features and Setup

Look at Node.js features, setup, Express framework, and REST API creation using Express.

Introduction to Node.js

Setup and Basic APIs

Introduction to Express

Building REST APIs in Express

TypeScript Features and Setup

Break apart TypeScript features, setup, functions, interfaces, best practices, and compilation process.

Understanding TypeScript

TypeScript Setup and Data Types

TypeScript Functions

TypeScript Interfaces and Classes

Best Practices in TypeScript

Compiling TypeScript to JavaScript

Quiz: TypeScript Features and Setup

SQL – Introduction and Setup

Break down the steps to set up SQL databases and Docker for efficient data management.

Introduction to SQL

Basic Queries in SQL

Introduction to Docker

Set Up PostgreSQL with Docker

Quiz: SQL Introduction and Setup

Understanding ORMs for Node.js

Take a closer look at ORMs, common terminologies, and popular TypeScript ORMs for Node.js.

Introduction to ORM

Common ORMs for Node.js TypeScript

Common Terminologies in ORMs

Prisma

7 Lessons

Focus on Prisma's usage, setup, CRUD operations, and table relationships.

Flight Booking System

Project

TypeORM

7 Lessons

Master the steps to set up, use, and manage TypeORM with NestJS for database operations.

Advanced Topics

2 Lessons

Try out advanced SQL queries with ORMs and set up CI/CD pipelines for deployment.

School Grading System

Project

Conclusion

1 Lesson

Look at the benefits of TypeScript ORMs, best practices, and future learning opportunities.

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Front-end Developer

Eric Downs

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Evan Dunbar

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