Node.js Mastery

Node.js Mastery

Master Node.js, Express, Socket.io, and MongoDB in our comprehensive course. Perfect for crafting real-world applications, you'll dive deep into server-side development. Gain expertise in asynchronous programming, RESTful APIs, and real-time features. By course completion, you'll be well-equipped to build robust, scalable applications using these technologies.

Introduction to Node.js and Asynchronous Programming
Week 1: Overview of Node.js, event-driven architecture, and setting up the development environment..
Week 2: Understanding asynchronous programming in Node.js, callbacks, and Promises.

Building RESTful APIs with Express.js
Week 3: Introduction to Express.js, routing, and handling HTTP requests and responses.
Week 4: Middleware, request validation, and error handling in Express.

MongoDB and NoSQL Databases
Week 5: Introduction to MongoDB, NoSQL databases, and CRUD operations.
Week 6: Data modeling, indexing, and connecting Express.js applications to MongoDB.

User Authentication with JWT
Week 7: Introduction to JSON Web Tokens (JWT) and user authentication principles.
Week 8: Implementing user registration, login, and authorization with JWT.

Real-Time Web Applications with Socket.io.
Week 9: Introduction to real-time communication with WebSocket and integrating Socket.io into Node.js applications.
Week 10: Building real-time chat applications, live notifications, and interactive features.

Error Handling, Security, and Testing
Week 11: Error handling, security best practices, and securing Express.js applications.
Week 12: Writing unit tests, integration tests, and end-to-end tests using testing frameworks like Jest.

Deployment and Scalability
Week 13: Deployment strategies, server configuration, and containerization with Docker..
Week 14: Load balancing, clustering, and scaling Node.js applications horizontally.

Final Project and Advanced Topics
Week 15: Students work on a comprehensive Node.js project that incorporates various concepts learned throughout the course.
Week 16: Advanced topics such as performance optimization, microservices architecture, and serverless deployment (optional).

  • 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 specificgoals of the course.