August 2025
Intermediate to advanced
372 pages
8h 31m
English
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Preface
When I began writing this book in 2022, I saw just how much the tech community had evolved since Get Programming with Node.js (Manning). While many foundational concepts remained, the approach to development had advanced significantly. Node.js had long passed its 10-year mark since Ryan Dahl’s initial release, and the internet was flooded with tutorials on building “simple web servers.” The truth is, most projects still rely on web servers—but the expectations for how we build and use them have changed. Today, a server isn’t just a server; it’s the centerpiece of complex, resilient, and scalable applications. Likewise, the way we use JavaScript has deepened, opening up a wide array of tools and techniques to explore.
Node.js Projects is crafted to showcase these new techniques and empower you to grow as a developer by focusing on five key principles: a practical learning approach, modular learning, diverse use cases, incremental skill building, and immediate feedback and gratification. Each project is designed to provide hands-on, real-world experience, enabling you to apply Node.js in modular, digestible steps. This approach not only supports gradual skill development but also ensures that each chapter delivers a satisfying sense of accomplishment, reinforcing your growth as you progress through varied and increasingly challenging applications.
Programming newcomers quickly grasp how to piece together an application, but building an app is more than code—it’s about understanding ...
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