Back-end Application Development with Node.js and Express

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In this course, you will focus on Node.js and Express. Specifically, you will

• develop applications using asynchronous callbacks and promises
• create REST APIs and perform CRUD operations
• implement authentication and session management

Throughout the course, you will complete numerous hands-on labs to gain practical experience. At the end of the course, you will demonstrate your Node skills with a final project to build your portfolio.

This course will help you succeed as a back-end or full-stack developer. It suits those in IT looking to step up in their careers or new graduates seeking to establish their server-side skills. This course suits those who need to manage cloud-centric projects.

Note: This course requires knowledge of JavaScript and Git.

Module 1: Introduction to Server-Side JavaScript

• Introduction to Server-Side Javascript

• Creating a Web Server with Node.js

• Importing Node.js Modules

Module 2: Asynchronous I/O with Callback Programming

• Asynchronous I/O with Callback Programming

• Create Callback Function

• Parse JSON

Module 3: Express Web Application Framework

• Extend Node.js

• Express Web Application Framework

Module 4: Building a rich front-end application using REACT & ES6

• ES6 features – let, Classes, Arrow, Promises

• React Concepts & Components

Module 5: Final Project