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Node.js for Beginners

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Node.js for Beginners

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Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.
Beginner level

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2 weeks to complete
at 10 hours a week
Flexible schedule
Learn at your own pace
Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.
Beginner level

Recommended experience

2 weeks to complete
at 10 hours a week
Flexible schedule
Learn at your own pace

What you'll learn

  • Build secure and efficient Node.js applications from scratch

  • Effectively use npm packages and implement best practices for deployment

  • Deploy applications using Docker and PM2 for production environments

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March 2026

Assessments

17 assignments

Taught in English

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There are 17 modules in this course

In this section, we explore Node.js features, architecture, and versioning to guide project decisions and ecosystem navigation.

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2 videos3 readings1 assignment

In this section, we explore installing Node.js on multiple platforms, managing versions with NVM, and debugging with Chrome DevTools and the Node.js REPL for effective development workflows.

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1 video2 readings1 assignment

In this section, we cover JavaScript fundamentals including data types, functions, closures, and versioning.

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1 video5 readings1 assignment

In this section, we explore asynchronous programming in JavaScript, focusing on callbacks, promises, and async/await. Key concepts include avoiding callback hell and converting asynchronous operations between handlers.

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1 video4 readings1 assignment

In this section, we explore Node.js core libraries, modular code using ESM and CJS, and strategies for interoperability between module systems.

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1 video4 readings1 assignment

In this section, we cover npm dependency management, package-lock.json, and publishing packages for stable projects.

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1 video3 readings1 assignment

In this section, we explore event-driven architecture in Node.js, focusing on event handling and HTTP servers.

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1 video1 reading1 assignment

In this section, we explore testing in Node.js, focusing on implementing test suites with Jest, analyzing coverage, and applying TDD for reliable code development.

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1 video5 readings1 assignment

In this section, we cover HTTP, REST APIs, and RFCs, focusing on request methods and debugging for web development.

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1 video3 readings1 assignment

In this section, we explore Express fundamentals, including routing, middleware, and request/response handling, to build scalable web applications and REST APIs effectively.

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1 video4 readings1 assignment

In this section, we build an Express application with REST API, test it using Supertest and Jest, and integrate file system storage for real-world development practices.

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1 video3 readings1 assignment

In this section, we learn to set up MongoDB, use Mongoose, and test for reliable database migration in Node.js.

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1 video4 readings1 assignment

In this section, we explore user authentication and authorization using JWT and Passport.js, focusing on cryptography, third-party integration, and practical implementation in web applications.

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1 video4 readings1 assignment

In this section, we explore error handling in Node.js, focusing on custom errors, runtime error recovery, and graceful shutdown with exit codes for application stability.

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1 video1 reading1 assignment

In this section, we explore securing web applications using OWASP Top 10, CWE, and CVE. We apply these frameworks to create a Node.js security checklist and foster ethical hacking skills.

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1 video4 readings1 assignment

In this section, we explore deploying Node.js applications using GitHub Actions, PM2, and DigitalOcean. Key concepts include defining requirements, CI/CD workflows, and cloud-based database integration.

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1 video2 readings1 assignment

In this section, we explore deploying a Node.js application with Docker, integrating GitHub Actions for CI, publishing images to Docker Hub, and securing the app with Cloudflare SSL.

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1 video1 reading1 assignment

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