Course Content
Backend Development with Node.js and Express.js
Backend Development with Node.js and Express.js
1. Introduction to Node.js and Backend Development
2. Building Console Applications with Node.js
Introduction to Console Applications in Node.jsWhat are Console Applications?Working with the File System in Node.jsChallenge: File System OperationsBuilding Command Line Interface (CLI) AppsUsing the Commander Module for CLI AppsWorking with the Readline ModuleBuilding a Guessing Game Console AppManaging Directories in Node.jsDirectory Inspection ToolSummary of Console Applications in Node.js
3. Developing Web Applications with Express.js
Introduction to Express.js in Web DevelopmentWhy Use Express.js for Web Development?Understanding HTTP RequestsSetting Up an Express.js ApplicationCreating and Managing Routes in Express.jsTesting APIs with PostmanIntroduction to Middleware in Express.jsUsing Built-in Middleware in Express.jsCreating Custom MiddlewareSummary of Key Express.js Concepts
4. Building REST APIs with Node.js and Express.js
Introduction to REST API DevelopmentCore Concepts of REST APIsSetting Up the Project StructureDefining the Entry Point of the APIBuilding the GET All Posts EndpointBuilding the GET Post by Id EndpointBuilding the CREATE Post EndpointBuilding the UPDATE Post by Id EndpointBuilding the DELETE Post by Id EndpointRunning and Testing the REST APIFinal Thoughts and Next Steps
Introduction to Console Applications in Node.js
Console Applications! No worries if it's new – we'll guide you through crafting your own programs that run on any Node.js-equipped machine. From your computer to your everyday electronic devices, you'll be able to command them all.
Discover What Awaits
- Console Applications: Understand what console applications are, their benefits, and how mastering them can impact your development journey;
- FileSystem: Navigate and manipulate files and directories, performing common file operations;
- Command Line Interface (CLI): Learn command-line basics, create custom commands, and streamline your workflow;
- Commander Module: Use Node.js's Commander module to build feature-rich command-line interfaces;
- Readline Module: Enhance user interaction in the command line with the Readline module;
- Practical Application: Put your skills to the test by creating a console-based guessing game and an advanced directory inspection tool.
Ready to master console application development? Let's get started!
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Section 2. Chapter 1
