May 2024
Beginner to intermediate
382 pages
7h 59m
English
Overview
"Node.js for Beginners" is your essential first step into the world of Node.js, the popular JavaScript runtime for building server-side applications. Through this comprehensive guide, you'll gain a solid foundation in Node.js, enabling you to create modern, efficient web applications. Whether you're venturing into back-end development for the first time or expanding your full-stack development skills, this book has you covered.
What this Book will help me do
- Build secure, scalable, and efficient Node.js web applications from scratch.
- Understand the fundamentals of JavaScript used in server-side programming.
- Learn to create and consume RESTful APIs with authentication and error handling.
- Deploy Node.js applications using modern tools like Docker and PM2.
- Gain hands-on experience by completing a full-featured web application project.
Author(s)
Ulises Gascón, a Node.js core collaborator and releaser, uses his extensive experience with Node.js in teaching and mentoring developers. He adopts a practical approach to guide readers through the basics of Node.js to advanced deployment topics, ensuring an enriching and accessible learning experience. His writing reflects his passion for empowering developers to harness the potential of Node.js.
Who is it for?
This book is perfect for aspiring back-end developers or front-end developers striving to become full-stack professionals. If you have a working knowledge of JavaScript and front-end development and are keen to explore server-side and full-stack development using Node.js, this book provides all the guidance you'll need to succeed.
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