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Node.js API Masterclass With Express & MongoDB

12h 4m 42s
English
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Build a real API step by step with Node, Express, and MongoDB. You start with an empty folder and work toward a clean, tested, and deployed API. You learn core skills through a clear project: a bootcamp directory app.

What You Will Learn

You work through each part of the API in small pieces. Each topic builds on the last so you see how the full system fits together.

Core HTTP and API Skills

  • HTTP basics and the request/response cycle
  • REST design and resource paths
  • Postman for testing routes

Server With Express

  • Route setup and controller methods
  • Custom middleware
  • Error handling patterns

Data With MongoDB

  • Atlas and Compass setup
  • Mongoose models and schema design
  • Model links and relationships
  • Advanced queries like filter and pagination
  • Aggregation pipelines

Extra Features

  • GeoJSON and geospatial index work
  • Geocoding lookups
  • Photo upload
  • Seeding data from JSON

Auth and Security

  • JWT and cookie-based login
  • User roles and access checks
  • Password hashing and reset tokens
  • Guarding against NoSQL injection and XSS
  • Rate limiting

Docs and Deployment

  • Clear API documentation
  • Deploy with PM2 and NGINX
  • Set up SSL

Requirements

  • Modern JavaScript (ES6)
  • Basic programming concepts
  • Some Node knowledge helps

Who This Course Is For

  • People who want to learn backend web work with Node
  • Frontend devs who want full‑stack skills

About the Authors

Brad Traversy

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Brad Traversy is a US developer behind Traversy Media — one of the largest independent web-development YouTube channels, with millions of subscribers and one of the most-viewed introductory tutorial libraries on the platform. He has been publishing daily-or-near-daily web development content continuously for nearly a decade and has anchored a generation of self-taught developers' first exposure to HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and the modern framework landscape.

The course catalog (sold via Udemy and the standalone Traversy platform) covers the full web-development stack: HTML and CSS fundamentals, JavaScript, React (including Next.js), Vue, Node.js, Express, MongoDB, full-stack MERN applications, Tailwind CSS, modern CSS layout, and the surrounding tooling. Brad's teaching style is calm, patient, and deliberately accessible to absolute beginners.

The CourseFlix listing under this source carries over 17 Brad Traversy courses spanning that range. Material is paid and aimed primarily at self-taught developers building real proficiency with web development from a clean start.

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Udemy is the largest open marketplace for online courses on the internet. Founded in 2010 by Eren Bali, Oktay Caglar, and Gagan Biyani and headquartered in San Francisco, the company went public on the Nasdaq in 2021 under the ticker UDMY. The platform hosts well over two hundred thousand courses across software development, IT and cloud, data science, design, business, marketing, and creative skills, taught by tens of thousands of independent instructors. Roughly seventy million learners use it worldwide, and the corporate arm — Udemy Business — supplies a curated subset of that catalog to enterprise customers.

Because Udemy is a marketplace rather than a single editorial publisher, the catalog is uneven by design. The strongest material lives in the long-form, project-based courses authored by working engineers — full-stack JavaScript, React, Node.js, Python data science, AWS, Docker and Kubernetes, mobile development with Flutter and React Native, and cloud certification preparation. The CourseFlix listing under this source is the slice of that catalog that has been mirrored here for offline-friendly viewing, organized by topic and updated as new releases land. Pricing on Udemy itself swings dramatically with the site's near-permanent sales, which is why the platform is best treated as a deep reference catalog: pick instructors with strong reviews and a track record of updating their material rather than buying on the headline price alone.

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#1: Course Introduction
All Course Lessons (75)
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1
Course Introduction Demo
03:36
2
A Look At The Project
06:38
3
Environment Setup
05:43
4
HTTP & the Node Http Module
10:04
5
Installing Nodemon
03:56
6
Responding With Data
08:04
7
HTTP Status Codes
07:40
8
Sending Data To The Server
05:35
9
HTTP Methods & RESTful APIs
12:45
10
Project Specs & Resources
06:47
11
Basic Express Server, dotenv & Git
10:10
12
Creating Routes & Responses In Express
10:13
13
Using The Express Router
05:01
14
Creating Controller Methods
09:58
15
Intro To Middleware
10:41
16
Postman Environment & Collections
08:52
17
MongoDB Atlas & Compass Setup
08:56
18
Connecting To The Database With Mongoose
11:58
19
Colors In The Console
02:49
20
Creating Our First Model
15:23
21
Create Bootcamp - POST
10:32
22
Fetching Bootcamps - GET
05:30
23
Updating & Deleting Bootcamps - PUT & DELETE
08:23
24
Error Handler Middleware
05:44
25
Custom ErrorResponse Class
05:34
26
Mongoose Error Handling [1]
07:25
27
Mongoose Error Handling [2]
09:13
28
Async/Await Middleware
06:46
29
Mongoose Middleware & Slugify
07:52
30
GeoJSON Location & Geocoder Hook - MapQuest API
15:39
31
Database Seeder For Bootcamps
10:23
32
Geospatial Query - Get Bootcamps Within Radius
14:08
33
Advanced Filtering
12:37
34
Select & Sorting
12:49
35
Adding Pagination
11:31
36
Course Model & Seeding
09:03
37
Course Routes & Controller
12:21
38
Populate, Virtuals & Cascade Delete
11:47
39
Single Course & Add Course
11:57
40
Update & Delete Course
07:39
41
Aggregate - Calculating The Average Course Cost
16:15
42
Photo Upload For Bootcamp
23:13
43
Advanced Results Middleware
12:15
44
User Model
11:35
45
User Register & Encrypting Passwords
09:55
46
Sign & Get JSON Web Token
09:10
47
User Login
12:40
48
Sending JWT In a Cookie
09:56
49
Auth Protect Middleware
16:47
50
Storing The Token In Postman
05:19
51
Role Authorization
07:08
52
Bootcamp & User Relationship
10:42
53
Bootcamp Ownership
08:33
54
Course Ownership
07:25
55
Forgot Password - Generate Token
11:35
56
Forgot Password - Send Email
16:17
57
Reset Password
09:42
58
Update User Details
10:44
59
Admin Users CRUD
18:38
60
Review Model & Get Reviews
10:52
61
Get Single Review & Update Seeder
09:03
62
Add Review For Bootcamp
10:28
63
Aggregate - Calculate Average Rating
07:30
64
Update & Delete Reviews
12:52
65
Logout To Clear Token Cookie
07:36
66
Prevent NoSQL Injection & Sanitize Data
05:19
67
XSS Protection & Security Headers
07:04
68
Rate Limiting, HPP & CORS
07:58
69
Documentation With Postman & Docgen
12:13
70
Digital Ocean Droplet & Server Log In
05:51
71
Prepare & Push To Github
06:24
72
Clone Repo On Server
08:42
73
PM2 Process Manager Setup
05:45
74
NGINX Reverse Proxy Setup
05:55
75
Domain, SSL & Wrap Up
11:39
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Frequently asked questions

What are the prerequisites for this course?
The course requires knowledge of modern JavaScript (ES6) and basic programming concepts. Some familiarity with Node.js will also be helpful, although it is not mandatory. The course is designed for those with an interest in backend web development using Node.js.
What kind of project will I build during the course?
During the course, you will build a bootcamp directory app. This project will help you learn how to create a real API step by step using Node.js, Express, and MongoDB. You'll start from an empty folder and work towards a fully functioning, tested, and deployed API.
Who is the target audience for this course?
The course is geared towards individuals who want to learn backend web development with Node.js, as well as frontend developers looking to acquire full-stack skills. It is suitable for anyone interested in learning how to build and deploy APIs using modern technologies.
How does this course compare to others in terms of scope and depth?
This course provides a comprehensive look at building a real-world API with Node.js, Express, and MongoDB. It covers core topics such as HTTP basics, RESTful API design, routing, middleware, data handling with MongoDB, authentication and security, and deployment. The focus is on practical, project-based learning, with 75 lessons that build upon each other to develop a complete application.
What specific tools and platforms will I learn to use?
The course covers the use of several specific tools and platforms, including Express for server setup, MongoDB with Mongoose for database interaction, Postman for testing routes, and deployment with PM2 and NGINX. You'll also learn about MongoDB Atlas for database hosting and Compass for database management.
What is not covered in this course?
The course does not cover frontend development or client-side JavaScript frameworks. Its focus is strictly on backend development, API construction, and deployment using Node.js, Express, and MongoDB. It assumes you have prior knowledge of JavaScript and does not cover basic programming concepts in depth.
How much time will I need to commit to complete the course?
The course consists of 75 lessons, and while the total runtime isn't specified, you should expect to dedicate a significant amount of time to working through each lesson and building the project. Time commitment will vary based on your prior experience and familiarity with the technologies, but you should plan for several weeks to complete all lessons and exercises thoroughly.