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Backend Development with Node.js and Express.js

1. Introduction to Node.js and Backend Development

The Role of the Backend in Web Development What is Node.js?Key Advantages of Using Node.js Installing Node.js Creating Your First Node.js App Challenge: Build Your First Node App Key Takeaways

2. Building Console Applications with Node.js

Introduction to Console Applications in Node.js What are Console Applications?Working with the File System in Node.js Challenge: File System Operations Building Command Line Interface (CLI) Apps Using the Commander Module for CLI Apps Working with the Readline Module Building a Guessing Game Console App Managing Directories in Node.js Directory Inspection Tool Summary of Console Applications in Node.js

3. Developing Web Applications with Express.js

Introduction to Express.js in Web Development Why Use Express.js for Web Development?Understanding HTTP Requests Setting Up an Express.js Application Creating and Managing Routes in Express.js Testing APIs with Postman Introduction to Middleware in Express.js Using Built-in Middleware in Express.js Creating Custom Middleware Summary of Key Express.js Concepts

4. Building REST APIs with Node.js and Express.js

Introduction to REST API Development Core Concepts of REST APIs Setting Up the Project Structure Defining the Entry Point of the API Building the GET All Posts Endpoint Building the GET Post by Id Endpoint Building the CREATE Post Endpoint Building the UPDATE Post by Id Endpoint Building the DELETE Post by Id Endpoint Running and Testing the REST API Final Thoughts and Next Steps

What is Node.js?

The World of Node.js 🛠️

We will uncover why Node.js has become a rockstar in backend development. Even if you're not a tech wizard, we're here to unravel the mystery behind this powerful tool.

Node.js is a runtime environment that enables developers to create and execute applications with JavaScript. This language is typically associated with web browsers, but Node.js extends its use to server-side applications, which is useful.

Node.js enables the use of JavaScript as a versatile language for both Frontend and Backend development, streamlining the process with a single language.

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