Mastering Node.
js: From Beginner to Pro (Course Outline)
Section 1: Introduction to Node.js
- What is Node.js and why use it?
- Installing Node.js and npm
- Running your first script
- Understanding the Event Loop
- Node.js vs traditional server-side languages
Section 2: Core Modules and Basics
- `fs` (File System)
- `http`, `url`, and `path`
- `events` and `EventEmitter`
- Buffers and Streams
- Creating a basic HTTP server
Section 3: NPM and Project Setup
- Initializing `package.json`
- Installing and managing packages
- Using `nodemon` for development
- Understanding semantic versioning
- Scripting with `npm run`
Section 4: Asynchronous Programming in Node.js
- Callbacks
- Promises
Mastering Node.js: From Beginner to Pro (Course Outline)
- `async/await`
- Error handling in async code
Section 5: Express.js Framework
- Installing Express
- Creating routes
- Handling requests and responses
- Middleware fundamentals
- Static files and templating (e.g., EJS or Pug)
Section 6: RESTful API Development
- Creating a REST API from scratch
- Route parameters and query strings
- CRUD operations with in-memory storage
- Postman testing
Section 7: Working with Databases
- MongoDB introduction
- Mongoose ODM
- Connecting to MongoDB Atlas
- Building a full CRUD API with MongoDB
- Data validation and error handling
Section 8: Authentication & Authorization
Mastering Node.js: From Beginner to Pro (Course Outline)
- User registration and login
- Password hashing with bcrypt
- JWT (JSON Web Token) authentication
- Protecting routes
Section 9: Advanced Node.js Features
- Working with file uploads (Multer)
- Sending emails (e.g., Nodemailer)
- Logging and debugging
- Environment variables with dotenv
- Using Redis or rate limiting for performance
Section 10: Real-World Project
- Build a full-stack Node.js app (e.g., Task Manager, Blog API)
- Frontend integration (React or plain HTML)
- Deployment to platforms like Heroku or Vercel
- Git & GitHub basics for collaboration
Section 11: Testing and Optimization
- Unit and integration testing (Mocha, Chai, Jest)
- Load testing
- Code optimization tips
- Handling memory leaks
Mastering Node.js: From Beginner to Pro (Course Outline)
Section 12: Final Project & Certification
- Capstone project with all learned skills
- Peer review and instructor feedback
- Certificate of completion