Introduction to Node.js
- Overview of backend development and its importance
- Introduction to Node.js and its features
- Setting up Node.js development environment
Building RESTful APIs with Express.js
- Introduction to Express.js framework
- Setting up a basic Express.js server
- Handling HTTP requests and responses
- Building RESTful APIs for CRUD operations
Data Storage with MongoDB
- Introduction to MongoDB and NoSQL databases
- Setting up MongoDB and connecting it to Node.js
- Performing CRUD operations with MongoDB in Node.js
- Working with Mongoose ODM for MongoDB in Node.js
Authentication and Authorization
- Understanding authentication and authorization concepts
- Implementing user authentication with JWT (JSON Web Tokens)
- Securing routes and resources with middleware
- Handling user sessions and cookies in Node.js
Error Handling and Middleware
- Understanding middleware in Express.js
- Error handling middleware for managing errors in Node.js applications
- Implementing custom middleware for logging, authentication, etc.
File Uploads and Handling
- Uploading files in Node.js applications
- Using libraries like Multer for file uploads
- Storing and serving uploaded files in the server
Real-Time Applications with Socket.IO
- Introduction to real-time communication
- Setting up Socket.IO for real-time communication in Node.js
- Building real-time chat applications with Socket.IO
Testing and Debugging
- Introduction to testing in Node.js applications
- Writing unit tests with frameworks like Mocha and Chai
- Debugging Node.js applications using built-in tools and debuggers
Deployment and Scalability
- Deployment options for Node.js applications (e.g., Heroku, AWS)
- Strategies for scaling Node.js applications horizontally and vertically
- Monitoring and performance optimization techniques
Project Week
- Students work on a final project applying the skills learned throughout the course
- Guidance and assistance provided by the instructor
- Presentation of final projects to the class
Project Presentation and Wrap-Up
- Students present their final projects to the class
- Feedback and discussion on projects
- Review of key concepts covered in the course
- Next steps and resources for further learning
