Learning Node.js Development

Learning Node.js Development: Learn the fundamentals of Node.js, and deploy and test Node.js applications on the web

A comprehensive, easy-to-follow guide to creating complete Node apps and understanding how to build, deploy, and test your own apps.

Key Features

• Entirely project-based and practical
• Explains the “Why” of Node.js features, not just the “how”, providing you with a deep understanding and enabling you to easily apply concepts in your own applications
• Covers the full range of technologies around Node.js – NPM, version control with Git, and much more

Book Description

Learning Node.js Development is a practical, project-based book that provides you with all you need to get started as a Node.js developer. Node is a ubiquitous technology on the modern web, and an essential part of any web developers’ toolkit. If you are looking to create real-world Node applications, or you want to switch careers or launch a side project to generate some extra income, then you’re in the right place. This book has been written around a single goal-turning you into a professional Node developer capable of developing, testing, and deploying real-world production applications.

Learning Node.js Development is built from the ground up around the latest version of Node.js (version 9.x.x). You’ll be learning all the cutting-edge features available only in the latest software versions.

This book cuts through the mass of information available around Node and delivers the essential skills that you need to become a Node developer. It takes you through creating complete apps and understanding how to build, deploy, and test your own Node apps. It maps out everything in a comprehensive, easy-to-follow package designed to get you up and running quickly.

What you will learn

• Learn the fundamentals of Node
• Build apps that respond to user input
• Master working with servers
• Learn how to test and debug applications
• Deploy and update your apps in the real world
• Create responsive asynchronous web applications

Who This Book Is For

This book targets anyone looking to launch their own Node applications, switch careers, or freelance as a Node developer. You should have a basic understanding of JavaScript in order to follow this course.

Table of Contents

Chapter 1 Getting Set Up
Chapter 2 Node Fundamentals – Part 1
Chapter 3 Node Fundamentals – Part 2
Chapter 4 Node Fundamentals – Part 3
Chapter 5 Basics of Asynchronous Programming in Node.js
Chapter 6 Callbacks in Asynchronous Programming
Chapter 7 Promises in asynchronous programming
Chapter 8 Web Servers in Node
Chapter 9 Deploying Applications to Web
Chapter 10 Testing the Node Application part 1
Chapter 11 Testing the Node Application part 2