Node.js: The Complete Guide to Build RESTful APIs (2018)

What is Node.js?

Node.js, or Node, is a runtime environment for executing JavaScript code outside of a browser. It is ideal for building highly-scalable, data-intensive backend services (APIs) that power your client’s apps (web or mobile apps).

Why learn Node?

Node is great for prototyping and agile development as well as building super fast and highly scalable apps; Companies like Uber and PayPal use Node in production to build applications because it requires fewer people and less code. Plus, Node has the largest ecosystem of open-source library, so you don’t have to build everything from scratch.

A step-by-step, A to Z course

What you’ll get when you sign up for this course:

• 15 hours of HD videos, complete with exercises and solutions

• A real-world project: you’ll build the back-end for a video rental application, not a dummy to-do app!

• No more wasted time on lengthy courses or out-of-date tutorials

• Up-to-date and practical information and solutions (no fluff!)

• The opportunity to learn at your own pace – lifetime access – so take your time if you prefer

• Expert tips to become a Node rockstar

• The best practices and common pitfalls to avoid

• Watch on any device, online or offline – mobile friendly and downloadable lessons

• Certificate of completion to present to your employer

You’ll learn to:

• Confidently build RESTful services (APIs) using Node.js, Express.js, and MongoDB

• Employ the best practices for Node.js

• Avoid common mistakes

What we’ll cover:

• Node module system

• Node Package Manager (NPM)

• Asynchronous JavaScript

• Useful ES6+ features

• Implementing CRUD operations

• Storing complex data in MongoDB

• Data Validation

• Authentication and authorization

• Handling and logging errors the right way

• Unit and integration testing

• Test-driven development (TDD)

• Deployment

This course is for you if:

You’re a back-end developer who is used to working with frameworks like ASP.NET, Rails, Django, etc. You want to add Node.js to your toolbox.

You’re a front-end developer and want to transition to full-stack development.

You’ve tried other Node.js tutorials and found them to be too slow, out-of-date, and boring!

Having Node.js on your resume helps you find more jobs and make more money.

And here is what other students say:�

“Absolutely the best! Highly recommended if you want to get started on Node.js from zero. I have learned what Node is and what it can do. Truly comprehensive. Perfect rating! Mosh knows his stuff and he deserves your support. On a side note, my current company uses Mosh’s courses as a huge resource and reference when training / refreshing knowledge. I just want to say thank you! Please don’t stop teaching. You were born with the talent to teach.” -Eugene John Arellano

“Mosh is one of the top 3 instructors for modern web development. He explains difficult concepts with ease. I recommend all of his courses because of the amount of detail and his style of teaching.” -Warren Isaac

“What I like most about the course is Mosh’s methodology and the way how he explains the things. Very well structured course with high quality of presentation as well.” -Omar Amrani

Who is your instructor?

Hi! My name is Mosh Hamedani and I help ambitious developers take their coding skills to the next level. I’m a software engineer with more than 15 years of experience and I’ve taught over 200,000 students through my online courses. My YouTube channel, Programming with Mosh, has been watched more than 6M times. My students describe my teaching as clear, concise, and fun, without any fluff.

Do you want to become a Node rockstar? Enroll in the course and get started.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How long do I have access to the course materials?

You can view and review the lecture materials indefinitely, like an on-demand channel.

Can I take my courses with me wherever I go?

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