Node.js Tutorial - DevSkill Lab

Course Overview

This comprehensive Node.js course covers everything from setting up your first server to building production-ready applications. You'll learn Express.js, database integration, authentication, and deployment.

What You'll Learn

• Node.js fundamentals
• Express.js framework
• RESTful API development
• Database integration
• Authentication & security
• Deployment strategies

Prerequisites

• JavaScript proficiency
• Understanding of async/await
• Basic HTTP knowledge
• Node.js installed

Course Modules

Module 1: Node.js Basics

15 Lessons

Learn Node.js fundamentals, modules, file system operations, and the event loop.

Module 2: Express.js

20 Lessons

Master Express.js framework. Build routes, middleware, and handle requests/responses.

Module 3: Database Integration

18 Lessons

Work with MongoDB, PostgreSQL, and Redis. Learn ORMs and database best practices.

Database Tutorial

Module 4: Authentication & Security

12 Lessons

Implement JWT authentication, password hashing, and security best practices.

Module 5: API Development

25 Lessons

Build RESTful APIs, handle errors, implement pagination, and API documentation.

Module 6: Deployment

10 Lessons

Deploy Node.js applications to production. Learn Docker, CI/CD, and monitoring.

Sample Code

// Node.js: Express Server Example

const

express = require('express');

const

app = express();

app.use(express.json());

app.get('/api/users', (req, res) => {

res.json({ message: 'Users endpoint' });

});

app.listen(3000, () => {

console.log('Server running on port 3000');

});

Hands-On Projects

Todo API Backend

Build a complete REST API for a todo application with authentication and database.

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