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Modern Node.js Web Development

Welcome to the Modern Node.js Web Development course! This comprehensive course is designed for junior developers who want to master web development with Node.js.

What You'll Learn​

By the end of this course, you'll be able to:

  • Build scalable web applications with Node.js
  • Create RESTful APIs using Fastify
  • Work with databases and data persistence
  • Implement authentication and authorization
  • Deploy applications to production
  • Write clean, maintainable code following best practices

Course Structure​

Module 1: Node.js Fundamentals​

  • Understanding the Node.js runtime
  • Working with modules and npm
  • Asynchronous programming with callbacks, promises, and async/await
  • File system operations
  • Building your first Node.js application

Module 2: Fastify Framework​

  • Setting up an Fastify server
  • Routing and middleware
  • Handling requests and responses
  • Error handling
  • Template engines

Module 3: Database Integration​

  • Introduction to databases
  • Working with PostgreSQL and Kysely
  • SQL databases with PostgreSQL
  • Database design and modeling
  • CRUD operations

Module 4: Authentication & Security​

  • User authentication strategies
  • JWT tokens
  • Password hashing and security
  • Rate limiting and security middleware
  • Environment variables and configuration

Module 5: API Development​

  • RESTful API design principles
  • API documentation with Swagger
  • Data validation and sanitization
  • API testing strategies
  • Versioning and best practices

Module 6: Testing & Quality Assurance​

  • Unit testing with Node Testing
  • Integration testing
  • Test-driven development (TDD)
  • Code quality and linting
  • Continuous integration

Module 7: Deployment & DevOps​

  • Environment setup and configuration
  • Containerization with Docker
  • Cloud deployment strategies
  • Monitoring and logging
  • Performance optimization

Prerequisites​

  • Basic knowledge of JavaScript (ES6+)
  • Understanding of web development concepts
  • Familiarity with command line interface
  • Git version control basics

Tools & Technologies​

  • Runtime: Node.js (24 LTS)
  • Framework: Fastify (v5)
  • Databases: PostgreSQL (v18)
  • Testing: Node Test
  • Tools: PNPM
  • Deployment: VPS

Getting Started​

Ready to begin your Node.js journey? Let's start with the fundamentals!

Pro Tip

Make sure you have Node.js (LTS version) installed on your machine before starting the course. You can download it from nodejs.org.

Course Progress​

Track your progress as you complete each module:

  • Module 1: Node.js Fundamentals
  • Module 2: Fastify Framework
  • Module 3: Database Integration
  • Module 4: Authentication & Security
  • Module 5: API Development
  • Module 6: Testing & Quality Assurance
  • Module 7: Deployment & DevOps

Ready to level up your web development skills? Let's dive in! 🚀