Node.js Essentials
Unlock the potential of Node.js essentials in our Node.js Developer Course. Build real-world applications and gain practical experience. Master the fundamentals of Node.js for server-side development. Dive into asynchronous programming, API creation, and more. By course end, you'll be a proficient Node.js developer ready for real-world projects.
Introduction to Node.js and JavaScript
Week 1: Overview of Node.js, its architecture, and its role in server-side development.
Week 2: JavaScript review, asynchronous programming, and Node.js fundamentals.
Building Command-Line Applications with Node.js
Week 3: Creating command-line applications using built-in Node.js modules.
Week 4: Accepting user input, processing data, and interacting with the file system.
Web Development with Node.js and Express.js
Week 5: Introduction to Express.js, setting up a web server, and handling HTTP requests.
Week 6: Routing, middleware, and templating engines (e.g., Handlebars) for web applications.
Database Integration with MongoDB
Week 7: Introduction to MongoDB, NoSQL databases, and the MongoDB Node.js driver.
Week 8: CRUD operations, data modeling, and connecting Express.js applications to MongoDB.
User Authentication and Authorization.
Week 9: User authentication and session management using Passport.js.
Week 10: Implementing user roles, access control, and security best practices.
Real-Time Web Applications with Socket.io
Week 11: Introduction to WebSocket communication and integrating Socket.io into Node.js applications.
Week 12: Building real-time chat applications and other interactive features.
Testing and Debugging Node.js Applications
Week 13: Writing unit and integration tests using Jest and other testing libraries.
Week 14: Debugging techniques, performance optimization, and error handling..
Final Project and Deployment
Week 15: Students work on a comprehensive Node.js project that incorporates various concepts learned throughout the course.
Week 16: Deployment of Node.js applications to production servers, server configuration, and scalability considerations.
- Weekly coding exercises and assignments.
- Mid-term project to apply concepts learned in the first half of the course.
- Final project assessment that demonstrates proficiency in Node.js development.
- Peer code reviews for collaborative learning.
Note: Encourage students to explore real-world applications of Node.js and provide guidance on building a portfolio to showcase their projects. Adapt the syllabus based on the prior knowledge and experience of your students and the specific goals of the course.