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Introduction to Express.js in Node.js

Introduction to Node.js
What is Node.js? History and Evolution of Node.js Advantages and Disadvantages of Node.js Use Cases of Node.js
Setting Up Node.js Environment
Node.js Installation Configuring Node.js NPM (Node Package Manager) Basic NPM Commands
Node.js Fundamentals
Node.js Architecture Node.js Modules Node.js Globals Node.js Callbacks EventDriven Programming Asynchronous Programming Streams and Buffers
Working with Node.js Modules
Creating and Exporting Modules Builtin Modules NPM Modules Creating a Package.json file Working with Module Dependencies Understanding Semantic Versioning
Express.js
Introduction to Express.js Setting Up Express.js HTTP Request Methods Routing in Express.js Request and Response Objects Middlewares in Express.js Handling Errors in Express.js
Working with Databases in Node.js
Introduction to Databases SQL vs NoSQL Databases Connecting to Databases in Node.js MongoDB (a NoSQL Database) Mongoose (an Object Data Modeling Library) CRUD Operations with MongoDB and Mongoose
Testing and Debugging in Node.js
Why is Testing Important? Unit Testing Integration Testing Debugging Node.js Applications Debugging with npm Debugger Debugging with Visual Studio Code
Deployment and Scaling of Node.js Applications
Deploying Node.js Applications Understanding the Different Environments Clustering in Node.js Load Balancing in Node.js Process Management in Node.js
Security in Node.js Applications
Common Security Threats Web Application Security Secure Coding Practices Authentication and Authorization Handling Passwords and Sensitive Data
Best Practices and Patterns in Node.js
Coding Best Practices Design Patterns Architectural Patterns Scalable Application Architecture Choosing the Right Tools and Techniques

Introduction to Express.js

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Sure, here's a brief explanation of what is included in an Introduction to Express.js course for Node.js:

Express.js is a popular web application framework that's used with Node.js. It provides a range of features that make building web applications easier and more efficient.

Some of the areas covered in an Introduction to Express.js course include:
  1. Getting started with Express.js: The course will start with the basics of Express.js and explain how to set up a basic web application using the framework.
  1. Routing: The next part of the course will cover how to handle HTTP requests and responses with Express.js. This includes creating routes for different URLs and handling different HTTP methods like GET, POST, PUT, and DELETE.
  1. Middleware: One of the key features of Express.js is the ability to use middleware. The course will explain what middleware is and how to use it in your applications, including built-in middleware and creating custom middleware.
  1. Template engines: Express.js supports a variety of template engines, which make it easy to create dynamic views for your web applications. The course will cover some of the most popular template engines, like EJS and Handlebars, and how to integrate them with your Express.js app.
  1. Error handling: A good web application needs to handle errors gracefully. The course will explain how to handle errors in your Express.js app, including catching and handling errors, and displaying helpful error messages to users.

Overall, an Introduction to Express.js course will provide a solid foundation in using the framework to build robust and efficient web applications with Node.js.

March 25, 2023

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