Developing Back-End Apps with Node.js and Express

Developing Back-End Apps with Node.js and Express

This course is part of multiple programs.

Instructors: Upkar Lidder

What you'll learn

Create server-side applications using the Node.js JavaScript run time.
Extend your Node.js applications with third-party packages and frameworks, including Express.
Use npm to manage Node.js packages in your Node.js application.
Develop asynchronous callback functions and promises to complete asynchronous operations.

Skills you'll gain

Web Development

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Assessments

6 assignments

Taught in English

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There are 4 modules in this course

In a recent Stack Overflow survey, Node.js was used by about 50% of the developers who answered the survey, making it the most used server-side technology. Express ranked as the fourth most popular web technology overall, making it the most popular server-side web framework.

In this course, you will focus on Node.js and Express. Specifically, you will - develop applications using asynchronous callbacks and promises - create REST APIs and perform CRUD operations - implement authentication and session management Throughout the course, you will complete numerous hands-on labs to gain practical experience. At the end of the course, you will demonstrate your Node skills with a final project to build your portfolio. This course will help you succeed as a back-end or full-stack developer. It suits those in IT looking to step up in their careers or new graduates seeking to establish their server-side skills. This course suits those who need to manage cloud-centric projects. Note: This course requires knowledge of JavaScript and Git.

You may already be familiar with JavaScript, but did you know there is a server-side JavaScript framework? Discover how Node.js is used on the back end to develop rich, dynamic web applications by importing external modules and using node package manager (NPM). Get hands-on experience using Node.js to build your own simple web server.

What's included

9 videos2 readings2 assignments1 app item1 discussion prompt5 plugins

9 videosTotal 41 minutes

Course Introduction: Welcome to Developing Back-End Apps with Node.js & Express3 minutesPreview module
What is Back End Development?7 minutes
Introduction to Node.js3 minutes
Expert Viewpoints: Introductory Thoughts on Server-Side JavaScript and Node.js5 minutes
Import and Require5 minutes
Introduction to Server-Side JavaScript3 minutes
Creating a Web Server with Node.js2 minutes
Working with Node.js Modules4 minutes
Overview of Node Package Manager5 minutes

2 readingsTotal 4 minutes

Welcome2 minutes
Module Summary2 minutes

2 assignmentsTotal 36 minutes

Practice Quiz16 minutes
Graded Quiz20 minutes

1 app itemTotal 20 minutes

Hands-on Lab - First Server with ServerSide Java Script20 minutes

1 discussion promptTotal 10 minutes

Introduce yourself and why you are interested in back-end development with Node.js & Express10 minutes

5 pluginsTotal 43 minutes

Reading: Back-end and Front-end Development Overview20 minutes
Getting Started with Node.js15 minutes
Advanced Node.js Modules 3 minutes
Glossary: Introduction to Server-Side JavaScript3 minutes
Cheatsheet: Introduction to Server-Side JavaScript2 minutes

How can you optimize processor time with Node.js? Discover how Node.js operates in a non-blocking manner and how to handle the result from a network call. Explore the advantages and challenges associated with using anonymous callback functions. Use Node.js to parse JavaScript Object Notation (JSON) data from a Hypertext Transfer Protocol (HTTP) message.

What's included

7 videos1 reading2 assignments2 app items3 plugins

7 videosTotal 32 minutes

Asynchronous I/O with Callback Programming6 minutesPreview module
Creating Callback Functions6 minutes
Expert Viewpoints: Using Anonymous Callback Functions in Node.js5 minutes
Issues with Callbacks5 minutes
Promises3 minutes
Working with JSON1 minute
Expert Viewpoints: Using JSON & JavaScript3 minutes

1 readingTotal 1 minute

Module Summary1 minute

2 assignmentsTotal 34 minutes

Practice Quiz14 minutes
Graded Quiz20 minutes

2 app itemsTotal 40 minutes

Hands-on Lab: Promises and Call Back10 minutes
Hands-on Lab - Async Callback Programing30 minutes

3 pluginsTotal 25 minutes

Promises, Async/Await, and Axios Requests in Node.js and Express20 minutes
Glossary - Asynchronous I/O with Callback Programming3 minutes
Cheatsheet - Asynchronous I/O with Callback Programming2 minutes

When you use Node.js to build a hypertext transfer protocol (HTTP) server, you will discover that the default Node.js framework is low-level. You can extend its features with third-party packages such as Express. Get hands-on experience with the Express web application framework by creating a web server that listens to incoming requests. You also learn how to implement authorization with Express. Use routing, middleware, and template rendering to extend the Node.js framework and handle dynamic content.

What's included

9 videos2 readings2 assignments2 app items4 plugins

9 videosTotal 51 minutes

Extending Node.js4 minutesPreview module
Expert Viewpoints: Working with Third-Party Node.js Extensions2 minutes
Introduction to Web Frameworks7 minutes
Express Web Application Framework6 minutes
Your First Express Web Application3 minutes
Expert Viewpoints: Working with Back-end JavaScript Frameworks and Express3 minutes
Routing, Middleware, and Templating7 minutes
Authentication in Node JS7 minutes
Express Best Practices7 minutes

2 readingsTotal 4 minutes

Introduction to Middleware & Routers 3 minutes
Module Summary1 minute

2 assignmentsTotal 38 minutes

Practice Quiz18 minutes
Graded Quiz20 minutes

2 app itemsTotal 110 minutes

Hands-on Lab: CRUD Operations with Node.js and Express60 minutes
Hands-On Lab: Express Server50 minutes

4 pluginsTotal 40 minutes

Welcome to Authentication and Authorization in Node.js20 minutes
HTTP Methods and Rest APIs15 minutes
Glossary - Express Web Application Framework3 minutes
Cheatsheet - Express Web Application Framework2 minutes

In this module, you will complete two related projects: a practice project and a final project. The practice project walks you through code that performs CRUD operations for given user details on an Express server using session and JWT authentication and then tests the code using Postman. For the final project, you assume the role of a back-end developer working on a server-side application that stores, retrieves, and manages book ratings and reviews. You will submit screenshots of your application, and then your peers will review the project based on a rubric provided. You will also be expected to review two of your peer’s projects.