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Node.js for Beginners - Become a NodeJs Developer + Project

22h 54m 50s
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This course helps you learn Node.js in a clear and friendly way. You start with the basics and move step by step. You learn by doing, so each topic makes sense as you build real features.

Who Should Join

This course fits you if you:

  • Are a beginner with Node.js
  • Know some JavaScript and want backend skills
  • Want steady work as a developer
  • Found Node.js hard before and want a fresh start
  • Plan to work with Angular
  • Want to grow as a web developer

What Node.js Is

Node.js lets you run JavaScript on a server. You can work with files, handle requests, and talk to databases. It is built in C++ but lets you write server code in JavaScript.

You use it to build apps that run fast and handle many users.

How You Learn

Teaching Style

You learn through short steps and clear examples.

  • Each idea links to a simple task
  • You see real code and build real features
  • You write code early and often

Course Goals

The goal is to help you use Node.js with confidence. You build skills you can apply in your own projects.

What You Can Expect

You get support as you work through the lessons.

  • Fast answers to your questions
  • Short and clear lessons
  • Projects that help you learn by doing

Common Questions

Is Node.js Worth Learning?

Yes. Many teams use Node.js for web apps and APIs. It is a common skill for backend work.

Can Node.js Help You Earn More?

Yes. Node.js developers are in demand. Many companies hire for backend roles that use it. This course helps you build skills you can show in interviews.

What You Learn

  • Build a Node.js app with Express and MongoDB
  • Deploy a Node.js app to the cloud
  • Create login and register features
  • Use Mongoose to work with MongoDB
  • Create and handle custom events
  • Import and export data
  • Handle HTTP requests
  • Work with files
  • Use WebSockets to build chat features
  • Use PassportJS for social logins
  • Render pages with template engines like Handlebars

What You Need

  • Basic JavaScript
  • Some HTML

Who This Course Is For

  • New developers learning Node.js
  • People preparing for backend roles
  • Developers who want better pay
  • Anyone who has struggled with Node.js before
  • People learning Angular
  • Students building web skills

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#1: Introduction
All Course Lessons (200)
#Lesson TitleDurationAccess
1
Introduction Demo
06:07
2
What is Node.js
04:01
3
Installing NODE.js in a MAC
14:09
4
Installing NODE.js in Windows
04:23
5
IDE's recommended to use
06:01
6
The Global object
13:10
7
The Process object
12:09
8
Readline
11:49
9
Custom Events
09:07
10
Module
07:51
11
Exporting
06:19
12
Child Processes
05:58
13
Reading files
10:11
14
Writing files
08:27
15
Creating directories
06:29
16
Removing directories
05:10
17
Renaming directories
07:45
18
HTTP native Requests
15:11
19
Creating Web Servers
13:25
20
Serving files
10:21
21
HTPP and JSON data part 1
11:11
22
HTPP and JSON data part 2
04:08
23
HTTP & Post Data
15:27
24
Intro to NPM
10:24
25
AXIOS
07:08
26
Server Automation Module
06:43
27
The Intro
02:59
28
Routes
07:35
29
Route Parameters
06:02
30
Middlewares
12:45
31
Submitting Post Data with Express
15:22
32
Intro and Connection
09:33
33
Sending Form Data
12:26
34
Broadcasting
06:23
35
Client Side Data Data Handleling
05:56
36
Communication with all clients
08:45
37
Database intro
05:29
38
Installing MongoDB in Windows
09:09
39
Installing MongoDB in a MAC
08:02
40
Connecting to MongoDB using the MondoDB Client
05:10
41
Connecting to MongoDB using an ODM - Mongoose
08:11
42
Let's learn some Database Vocabulary
08:03
43
MongoDB Client - Inserting Data
06:54
44
The ObjectID
09:36
45
MongoDB Client- Fetching
01:23
46
MongoDB Client - Updating
10:04
47
MongoDB Client Deleting
08:19
48
PostMan Installation
03:59
49
Mongoose - ODM - Setup
04:40
50
Mongoose - creating a Model part 1
10:33
51
Mongoose - creating a Model part 2 - Data insertion and Validation
06:57
52
Mongoose - creating a Model part 3 - Using the Schema Object
05:28
53
Setting up Express
04:21
54
Creating Routes part 1
03:29
55
Creating Routes part 2 - saving raw data
08:20
56
Setting up our code to save POST data
05:41
57
Saving POST data
08:04
58
Fetching Data
04:18
59
Updating Data with PATCH
13:16
60
Updating Data with PUT
08:34
61
Deleting Data
10:36
62
Intro and Modules Downloads
04:30
63
Setting up Express Server and our Database
05:08
64
Creating our User Model
05:14
65
Registration part 1 - Creating our register route
03:50
66
Registration part 2 - Adding our Body Parser
04:32
67
Registration part 3- Saving the User
03:34
68
Registration part 4- Let's Hash the Password
07:28
69
Login part 1 - Setting up the Login route
05:40
70
Login part 2 - Testing User Login
03:33
71
Project directories setup
06:35
72
Initializing our server
05:51
73
Setting up Home page
17:47
74
Dynamic page content and getting styles to work
09:18
75
Including Partials
04:38
76
Creating our Login and Registration Views
04:35
77
Build home page views
08:11
78
Admin Setup part 1 - Loading and using routes
12:12
79
Admin Setup part 2 - Default layout
06:04
80
Admin Setup part 3 - partial and links
09:59
81
Admin Setup part 4 - Javascript files
06:33
82
Creating Post routes part 1
06:05
83
Let's create a database connection
09:56
84
Creating the form part 1
08:30
85
Creating the form part 1
07:37
86
Creating a Post Model part 1
09:12
87
Creating a Post Model part 2
04:15
88
Including body-parser and testing
06:35
89
Testing our Post model
06:03
90
Saving a Post
09:35
91
Reading data part 1 - Form creation
04:21
92
Reading Data part 2 - Reading data
05:19
93
Updating part 1
06:27
94
Updating part 2 - Displaying data back to the form
10:59
95
Updating part 3 - Handlebars function setup
07:23
96
Updating part 4 - Handlebars function finished
09:06
97
Updating part 5 - Method Override Module
07:07
98
Updating part 6 - Finally updating :)
06:41
99
Deleting Posts
05:10
100
Dummy Data creation part 1 - setup
10:07
101
Dummy Data creation part 2 - Finished
14:23
102
Installing and setting up the Upload Module
03:30
103
Testing the FILES Object
05:18
104
Uploading a file
05:48
105
Creating a helper function to test Empty Objects
09:32
106
Inserting the file reference to the database
05:56
107
Modifying duplicate pictures to have different names
04:08
108
Displaying the uploaded pictures
03:22
109
Deleting the files / images with the post
07:33
110
Validation part 1
07:58
111
Validation part 2
04:53
112
Model Validations - CATCH
05:55
113
Installing Module
08:20
114
Checking SESSION and displaying Flashes
10:48
115
Session errors in partials
01:44
116
UPLOAD - update - editing files in post
04:18
117
Update and Delete Flash message
04:03
118
Cleaning up Nav links
04:56
119
Adding default Dates on Post Model
03:41
120
Installing Date Module and setup
08:22
121
Using a Handlebars function to format dates in Views
05:16
122
Home page dynamic data part 1 - Setup
06:22
123
Home page dynamic data part 2 - Displaying data
04:31
124
Creating a SINGLE post route part 1 -Setup
04:44
125
Creating a Single Post Route part 2 -Replacing Static with Dynamic data
12:24
126
Views routes and setup
10:44
127
Categories Index - Create Form
04:51
128
Categories Index - Display Form
04:46
129
Creating a category
04:11
130
Displaying Categories
02:50
131
Categories edit part -1 - Link
04:14
132
Categories edit part 2 - Edit View
04:14
133
Categories - Updating
05:03
134
Categories - Deleting
03:02
135
Displaying Categories in Home Page
05:35
136
Adding a Select to the Edit Post View
03:44
137
Adding a Select to the Create Post View
02:59
138
Finishing up with Categories
09:15
139
Auth Intro
02:59
140
Creating our User Model
04:25
141
Adding our User to the Post route
05:29
142
Adding some Validation
03:44
143
Registering a User
08:48
144
Hashing User's password with a module - part 1
03:33
145
Hashing User's password with a module - part 2
02:32
146
Adding Flash notification for registration
10:10
147
User already exists feature
11:37
148
Moving Database Config and Post login route
04:33
149
Passport Module part 1 - Login route setup
05:28
150
Passport Module part 2 - testing
06:15
151
Passport Module part 3 - Verifying users
09:00
152
Passport Module part 3 - Login User's in
08:29
153
Displaying Logged-In User and Errors
06:10
154
Login out
02:38
155
Login out Modal
02:30
156
Protecting our Admin Routes
05:49
157
Model relationships
05:45
158
Create route part 1 - form
06:01
159
Create route part 2 - creating comments
13:32
160
Setting up our Comment index
05:47
161
Displaying Comments
05:36
162
Displaying Comment Owner and formatting date
04:18
163
Deleting comments
05:47
164
Deleting Post with comments
06:35
165
Displaying only logged in user comments
02:15
166
Deleting comment references in the Post documents
07:24
167
Hiding comments if not allowed
07:34
168
Displaying comments - FRONT-END
06:55
169
Populating users in comments
05:50
170
Populating user for posts
06:59
171
Creating a User specific page for Posts
11:19
172
Installing Bootstrap Buttons Plugin
06:13
173
Initializing our Button
04:31
174
Listening for the Change Event
04:41
175
Sending the AJAX request - Test
07:57
176
Getting Data
06:16
177
Finally Updating with AJAX
02:38
178
Adding some Notifications with this AWESOME JS Library
05:14
179
Displaying only approved comments
05:08
180
Adding Flash notification to comments
03:07
181
Creating a chart on Admin
05:21
182
Displaying dynamic data on chart
04:53
183
Downloading Package and setup part 1
05:59
184
Creating Slugs
05:13
185
Displaying Pretty URL's
04:47
186
Creating handlebars helper function and testing
07:01
187
Route modification
05:07
188
Creating dynamic list items in Handlebars function part 1
05:59
189
Creating dynamic list items in Handlebars function part 2
06:56
190
Creating dynamic list items in Handlebars function part 3
05:38
191
CreatingCreating dynamic list i dynamic list items in Handlebars function part 4
03:57
192
Multiple queries in one GO - part 1
07:33
193
Multiple queries in one GO - part 2
06:30
194
Signing up for Cloud Services
03:15
195
Creating our remote database
03:18
196
Connection to the database
04:49
197
Installing Heroku
05:53
198
Launching our App Online
15:03
199
Refactoring database connections
11:44
200
Adding a domain
06:04
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Frequently asked questions

What are the prerequisites for enrolling in this Node.js course?
Before enrolling in this course, you should have a basic understanding of JavaScript. The course is designed for beginners in Node.js who may have found it challenging before. Familiarity with JavaScript will help you grasp backend development concepts more effectively.
What kind of projects will I build during the course?
Throughout the course, you will engage in practical projects that involve creating web servers, handling HTTP requests, and working with databases. You will learn to manage file systems, create directories, and automate server tasks. These projects are designed to reinforce your understanding of Node.js and its applications in real-world scenarios.
Who is the target audience for this Node.js course?
The course is intended for beginners with Node.js, those looking to enhance their backend development skills, and developers who plan to work with Angular. It also suits individuals who have struggled with Node.js before and seek a fresh start, as well as those aiming for steady work as a web developer.
How does this course compare in depth and scope to other Node.js courses?
This course provides a step-by-step learning process with 200 lessons, starting from basic concepts like installing Node.js and understanding the global and process objects, to more advanced topics like connecting to MongoDB using Mongoose and setting up Express routes. The comprehensive approach ensures a solid foundation for beginners.
Does the course cover any specific tools or platforms?
Yes, the course covers several tools and platforms essential for Node.js development. You will learn to use NPM, AXIOS, and Postman, and work with MongoDB and Mongoose for database management. The course also guides you through setting up and using IDEs recommended for Node.js development.
What topics are not covered in this course?
While the course covers a wide range of Node.js topics, it does not delve into advanced topics such as asynchronous programming patterns beyond the basics or deployment strategies for Node.js applications. The focus is on foundational skills and practical application.
What is the expected time commitment for this course?
The course consists of 200 lessons, each designed to be concise and focused. The overall time commitment will depend on your pace, but the course is structured to allow you to progress steadily through short, manageable lessons. Regular practice and project work will help reinforce the concepts learned.