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Node.js in JavaScript

Introduction to JavaScript
What is JavaScript? How it works? History of JavaScript
Basic Concepts in JavaScript
Variables Data Types Operators Control Flow
Functions and Data Structures
Functions Builtin functions Userdefined functions Parameters and Arguments Arrays Indexes and length Array methods
ObjectOriented JavaScript
Object and Properties Constructors Inheritance Prototype
DOM Manipulation
What is DOM? Accessing HTML elements with JavaScript Manipulating HTML elements with JavaScript Events and event handling
Asynchronous JavaScript
Callbacks Promises Async/await Asynchronous data loading AJAX
jQuery
What is jQuery? Selecting and manipulating HTML elements with jQuery jQuery events
Browser APIs
Working with Web Storage Location API Navigator API Geolocation API Canvas API
Expressions and Regular Expressions
Boolean expressions Regular expressions
Debugging and Testing JavaScript
Debugging basics Chrome Developer Tools Unit testing Testing frameworks
JavaScript Libraries and Frameworks
Introduction to libraries and frameworks React.js Angular.js Vue.js Node.js
Deploying JavaScript Applications
Deploying for the Web Hosting options
Ecmascript6 Features
Classes Arrow functions Promises Destructuring of Objects and Arrays Default parameters and Spread Operator
Security and Best Practices in JavaScript
Security basics Best practices for writing safe and maintainable JavaScript code Code optimization techniques
Conclusion
Recap of the course Next Steps.

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Node.js is a server-side JavaScript runtime that allows developers to build scalable and high-performance applications. It uses an event-driven, non-blocking I/O model, which makes it well suited for building real-time, data-intensive applications.

In a course on Node.js, you would typically learn how to set up and configure the Node.js environment, create server-side applications, handle and manipulate data, connect to databases, and build APIs. You'll also learn how to use popular frameworks and libraries, such as Express and Socket.io, which provide tools for building web applications and managing real-time data.

Other topics you might cover in a course on Node.js include:
  • Working with package managers and modules
  • Debugging and performance tuning
  • Deploying and scaling applications
  • Security best practices
  • Using Node.js with other technologies, such as React and MongoDB.

Overall, a course on Node.js would give you a solid foundation in developing server-side applications using JavaScript, which is a valuable skill in today's web development landscape.

March 25, 2023

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