Node.js Backend for Beginners
A comprehensive introduction to building robust and scalable backend applications using Node.js, perfect for aspiring backend developers.
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Introduction to Node.js and Asynchronous JavaScript
Unit 1: Node.js Fundamentals
Welcome to Node.js!
Node.js Architecture
Node.js Use Cases
Installing Node.js
Your First Node.js Script
Unit 2: Asynchronous JavaScript
Sync vs. Async Code
Blocking Operations
The Event Loop
Timers in Node.js
I/O Operations
Unit 3: Callbacks and Error Handling
What are Callbacks?
Callback Patterns
Error Handling
The Callback Hell
Promises and Async/Await in Node.js
Unit 1: Introduction to Promises
What are Promises?
Creating a Promise
Promise States Explained
Consuming Promises: .then()
Handling Rejections: .catch()
Unit 2: Advanced Promise Techniques
Promise Chaining
Promise.all() Explained
Promise.race() Explained
Promise.resolve() & reject()
Unit 3: Async/Await Fundamentals
Intro to Async/Await
Using Async Functions
Await in Action
Error Handling with Try/Catch
Mixing Promises & Async
Modularizing Node.js Applications with ES6 Classes
Unit 1: Introduction to Modularization in Node.js
Why Modules?
Node.js Module Systems
Your First Module
Module.exports Deep Dive
The Module Wrapper
Unit 2: ES6 Modules in Node.js
ES Modules: The Basics
Named Exports
Default Exports
Importing Like a Pro
Mixing CommonJS & ES
Unit 3: ES6 Classes in Node.js
Classes: The Basics
Methods and Properties
Inheritance
Getters and Setters
Building RESTful APIs with Express.js
Unit 1: Introduction to Express.js
What is Express.js?
Setting Up Express
Your First Route
Understanding Middleware
Request and Response
Unit 2: Building RESTful APIs
RESTful API Concepts
GET Requests
POST Requests
PUT Requests
DELETE Requests
Unit 3: Advanced Express.js Features
Structuring Routes
Body Parsing
Static Files
HTTP Status Codes
Connecting to MongoDB with Mongoose
Unit 1: Introduction to MongoDB
What is MongoDB?
MongoDB vs. SQL
Installing MongoDB
MongoDB Basics
Unit 2: Connecting to MongoDB with Mongoose
What is Mongoose?
Mongoose Setup
Connection Options
Unit 3: Defining Schemas and Models
Defining Schemas
Creating Models
Schema Data Types
Schema Options
Unit 4: CRUD Operations with Mongoose
Creating Documents
Reading Documents
Updating Documents
Deleting Documents
API Testing, Middleware, and Containerization
Unit 1: Securing APIs with Authentication Middleware
Auth Middleware Intro
JWT Basics
Implementing JWT Auth
Protecting API Endpoints
Unit 2: Authorization and Logging Middleware
Authorization Concepts
Role-Based Access Control
Logging Middleware
Unit 3: API Testing with Postman and Insomnia
API Testing Intro
Testing GET Requests
Testing POST Requests
Testing PUT/DELETE Requests
Unit 4: Containerization with Docker
Docker Intro
Creating a Dockerfile
Docker Compose