Course Outline
Introduction to Node.js
- RAM vs. I/O latency
- Blocking vs. Non-Blocking operations
- Event-driven Programming
- The Event Loop
- Preventing Event Loop Blockage
- The Node.js Philosophy
Setting Up the Node.js Platform
- Download and Installation
- Node REPL
- Creating a First Hello World Application
Modules and npm
- Structure of a Module
- Managing Private Code
- Accessing and Utilizing Modules
- npm Commands
- Understanding package.json
The Callback Pattern
- Defining Callbacks
- The 'Callback-last' Convention
- The 'Error-first' Convention
Events
- Appropriate Use Cases for Event Emitters
- Binding Functions to Events
- Event Requests
- Event Listening Mechanisms
Error Handling
- Error-first Callbacks
- Handling Errors in Event Emitters
- Managing Uncaught Exceptions
- Utilizing Domains
Buffers
- The Purpose of Buffers
- Creating Buffers
- Reading and Writing to Buffers
- Manipulating Buffers
Streams
- Defining Streams
- Read and Write Stream APIs
- Flow Control Mechanisms
- Piping Data
- Duplex Streams
- Transform Streams
Express.js
- Introduction and Installation of Express.js
- Developing a Hello Express Application
- Creating Routes
- Rendering Layouts
- Working with Templates
- Incorporating Partials
- Using Locals and Conditional Templates
- Modularizing Routes
Socket.io
- Listening for Events
- Broadcasting Messages
- Handling Questions and Responses
Connecting to Databases
- NoSQL and Document Stores
- Relational Databases
- Configuration and Platform Setup
- Performing CRUD Operations
Requirements
Participants should have 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.
