Node JS Development

Module 1: Node.js Fundamentals & Server Architecture

Build a solid foundation in backend development by mastering the core features of Node.js and Express.

• Introduction to Node.js and the event-driven architecture

• Understanding the Node.js runtime, modules, and npm

• Building HTTP servers and RESTful APIs with Express.js

• Middleware, routing, and request handling

• Working with the file system and environment variables

• Debugging and best practices for scalable project structure

Module 2: Database Integration & API Development

Learn to persist and retrieve data by integrating Node.js with popular databases.

• Introduction to MongoDB and Mongoose (or PostgreSQL with Sequelize)

• CRUD operations and schema design

• Creating RESTful APIs with Express and database interaction

• Data validation and sanitization (e.g., Joi, express-validator)

• Error handling, logging, and modular code organization

• Understanding relational vs NoSQL databases

Module 3: Authentication, Security & Advanced Backend Concepts

Implement user authentication and secure your applications using industry best practices.

• User signup, login, and session management

• JWT-based authentication and role-based authorization

• Password hashing with bcrypt

• Securing APIs with middleware and environment-based configurations

• Handling file uploads using Multer

• Introduction to WebSockets for real-time communication

Module 4: Final Project & Deployment

Apply your skills to plan, build, and deploy a full-featured Node.js backend system.

• Design and develop a real-world backend project (e.g., blog, task manager, or e-commerce API)

• Integrate with a frontend or provide a complete REST API

• Use Git for version control and GitHub for collaboration

• Implement automated testing (e.g., Mocha, Chai, or Jest)

• Deploy applications using Render, Railway, or Heroku

• Document your codebase and build a professional portfolio