Course Outline
Introduction to Node.js
- RAM versus I/O latency
- Blocking versus non-blocking operations
- Event-driven programming concepts
- The event loop mechanism
- Preventing blocking of the event loop
- Core Node.js philosophy
Node.js Platform Setup
- Download and installation procedures
- Introduction to the Node REPL
- Creating a Hello World application
Modules and npm
- Structure and anatomy of a module
- Handling private code
- Accessing and utilizing modules
- Essential npm commands
- Understanding package.json
The Callback Pattern
- Understanding callbacks
- Callback-last convention
- Error-first convention
Events
- When to utilize Event Emitters
- Binding functions to events
- Event requests
- Event listening mechanisms
Error Handling
- Error-first approach in callbacks
- Handling errors in Event Emitters
- Managing uncaught exceptions
- Utilizing Domains
Buffers
- Rationale for buffers
- Creating buffers
- Reading and writing buffers
- Manipulating buffers
Streams
- Understanding streams
- Read and Write Stream API
- Flow control mechanisms
- Piping data
- Duplex streams
- Transform streams
Express.js
- Introduction and installation of Express.js
- Developing a Hello Express application
- Defining routes
- Rendering layouts
- Implementing templates
- Incorporating partials
- Using locals and conditional templates
- Modularizing route definitions
Socket.io
- Listening for messages
- Broadcasting data
- Handling inquiries
Connecting to Databases
- Non-SQL and document stores
- Relational databases
- Configuration and platform setup
- CRUD operations
Requirements
Participants enrolling in this course should possess prior experience with JavaScript programming.
Testimonials (7)
I enjoyed the interesting topics and touching on the various nuances of javascript/typescript/nodejs/
John - BMW SA
Course - Node.js for JavaScript Developers
The platform
Shaun Mbhiza - BMW SA
Course - Node.js for JavaScript Developers
Hands on exercises
Daniel - BMW SA
Course - Node.js for JavaScript Developers
I was not aware that is would be so interactive and code heavy, which I loved and thought it made the learning more fun and effective.
Ryan - BMW SA
Course - Node.js for JavaScript Developers
His Humour & Personailty
Karabo Mphahlele - BMW SA
Course - Node.js for JavaScript Developers
The practical examples
Werner - BMW SA
Course - Node.js for JavaScript Developers
I was benefit from doing the exercises to understand nodejs concepts.
