FREE: Create a Node JS backend app and host it on AWS

Hi! This is a free course on how to build backend applications using Node JS. It’s intended for either JavaScript beginners, or developers that want to learn how to deploy their applications on auto-scaling containers on AWS.

We take a learn-by-doing approach. In a matter of minutes, you’ll have a running NodeJS Express application. Over the course of the lectures you’ll develop your very own To Do List backend application.

After completing the To Do List app, we will learn how to deploy the app on AWS Fargate (using Docker containers) and then optionally purchase a domain name and have the entire world access our app through our very own custom domain!

In this course we will:

• Build a very simple to-do app (backend only)

• Containerize (dockerize) the app

• We will then configure AWS Fargate to host our app.

Why is JavaScript and Node so awesome?

• Well, it’s the most used programming language in the world

• Heaps of community support when you encounter bugs and issues

• Loads of companies looking for JavaScript developers

Why is AWS Fargate so amazing?

• It automatically provisions and monitors the load on our compute resources so we don’t have to

• It auto-scales our app so meet traffic loads, and scales back to reduce costs

• It turns a traditional app into a “serverless” one

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• 4 stars: 191 votes
• 5 stars: 300 votes

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?

Definitely! If you have an internet connection, courses on Udemy are available on any device at any time. If you don’t have an internet connection, some instructors also let their students download course lectures. That’s up to the instructor though, so make sure you get on their good side!