Building APIs with Node.js

This quick guide teaches you how to build scalable APIs using the Node.js platform and ES6 (EcmaScript 2015).

Developing systems for the wide range of devices available in the modern world requires the construction of APIs designed to work only with data in a centralized manner, allowing client-side applications to be developed separately and have a unique interface for the final user.

Node.js has proven itself to be an excellent platform for building REST APIs because of its single-thread architecture. It has a low learning curve and can be understood by anyone who has a basic understanding of the JavaScript language.

Use Building APIs with Node.js today to understand how Node.js APIs work, and how you can build your own.

What You Will Learn

• How to build scalable APIs using the Node.js platform
• How to use ES6, Express, Passport, ApiDoc, Mocha, Helmet and more
• How to integrate an SQL database through Sequelize.js and build a single page application using Vanilla.js

Who This Book Is For

Ideal for developers who have a basic understanding of JavaScript and Node.js.

Table of Contents

Chapter 1: Introduction to Node.js
Chapter 2: Setting Up the Environment
Chapter 3: Managing Modules with NPM
Chapter 4: Building an API
Chapter 5: Working with SQL Databases
Chapter 6: CRUDify API Resources
Chapter 7: Authenticating Users
Chapter 8: Testing the Application: Part 1
Chapter 9: Testing the Application: Part 2
Chapter 10: Documenting the API
Chapter 11: Preparing the Production Environment
Chapter 12: Building the Client-Side App: Part 1
Chapter 13: Building the Client-Side App: Part 2