What Is Node.js? Understanding Its Applications
September 26, 2024
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Recommended experience
Intermediate level
Mastery of core JavaScript
Recommended experience
Intermediate level
Mastery of core JavaScript
Develop backend applications with Node.js
Develop applications with RESTful API
Implement RESTful API in HTTP
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Only available on desktop
This Guided Project Node.js: Write a RESTful API Backend Application is for learners who want to be able to develop backend web applications with Node.js. In this 1.5-hour long project-based course, you will learn how to develop backend applications with Node.js and implement RESTful API in HTTP. To achieve this, we will work through building a shopping list backend application in Node.js using Visual Studio Code. In order to be successful in this project, you will need to have mastery of core JavaScript.
In a video that plays in a split-screen with your work area, your instructor will walk you through these steps:
Task 1: Explore Project, Workspace, and RESTful API
Task 2: Build a Skeleton Node.js Backend Application
Task 3: Use RESTful GET to return list of items
Optional Practice: Demostrate your understanding of RESTful API
Task 4: Use RESTful PUT to Add Items to a List
Task 5: Use RESTful POST to Update Names
Optional Practice: Demostrate your understanding of RESTful API in Node.js backend application
Task 6: Use POST to Update an Item's Price
Optional Cumulative Chllange
Mastery of core JavaScript
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Access the tools and resources you need in a pre-configured cloud workspace.
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This Guided Project is designed for laptops or desktop computers with a reliable Internet connection, not mobile devices.
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