Become a backend development expert with The Complete Node.js Developer Course, where you’ll master server-side JavaScript, build scalable APIs, and work with databases using Node.js, Express.js, MongoDB, and Mongoose. This course takes you step by step, from the basics of server-side development to advanced concepts like authentication, database modeling, and deployment. Through real-world projects, you’ll gain practical skills to create robust backend systems and build applications that scale seamlessly. Perfect for developers looking to deepen their backend knowledge and create full-stack applications!
Syllabus:
Module 1: Introduction to Backend Development
What is Backend Development?
Overview of Node.js, Express.js, and MongoDB
Setting up your development environment: Node.js and npm
Understanding the event-driven architecture of Node.js
Module 2: JavaScript Refresher for Backend Development
Core JavaScript concepts for backend: Functions, Objects, and Arrays
Asynchronous JavaScript: Callbacks, Promises, and async/await
Working with the file system, streams, and buffers in Node.js
Module 3: Getting Started with Node.js
What is Node.js and why use it for backend development?
Setting up your first Node.js project
Understanding modules: require and exports
Creating and running a basic server in Node.js
Module 4: Express.js - Building Web Applications and APIs
Introduction to Express.js: Why it's a powerful framework
Setting up an Express.js server
Routing: Handling different HTTP methods (GET, POST, PUT, DELETE)
Serving static files and templating
Building a RESTful API with Express.js
Module 5: Introduction to MongoDB & Mongoose
What is MongoDB? Understanding NoSQL databases
Setting up MongoDB and working with the MongoDB Atlas cloud
Introduction to Mongoose: An elegant MongoDB object modeling tool
Creating and managing MongoDB databases with Mongoose
Defining schemas and models for MongoDB collections
Module 6: CRUD Operations with MongoDB
Create, Read, Update, Delete (CRUD) operations with MongoDB
Querying data in MongoDB: Filters, sorting, and pagination
Working with relationships in MongoDB
Best practices for efficient database queries
Module 7: Authentication and Authorization
Introduction to user authentication and JWT (JSON Web Tokens)
Securing your APIs with token-based authentication
User login and registration in Node.js
Password hashing and storing sensitive data securely
Module 8: Advanced Node.js and Express Techniques
Middleware in Express.js: How to use and create custom middleware
Error handling and debugging in Node.js applications
Working with sessions and cookies
Performance optimization and scaling Node.js applications
Module 9: Deployment and Production
Setting up your Node.js application for production
Deploying to cloud platforms like Heroku and AWS
Monitoring and scaling your application in the cloud
Best practices for securing and maintaining a live backend system
Module 10: Final Project
Building a full-scale API-driven web application
Integrating Node.js, Express.js, and MongoDB
Implementing authentication, CRUD operations, and advanced routing
Deploying your project to a live server
