Learn JavaScript, async programming, and event-driven architectures in Node.js
Discover best practices for secure deployment and testing of Node.js apps
Build a feature-rich web app from scratch using MongoDB, Express.js, and passport.js, including testing
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Description

Node.js revolutionizes server-side JavaScript development and empowers developers to build efficient, scalable, and versatile applications across a range of use cases. This book is written by a Node.js core collaborator and releaser and is the only book for beginners on Node.js. It takes you on a progressive learning path that will give you the skills needed to leverage Node.js. You’ll learn Node.js fundamentals and refresh your knowledge of JavaScript before transitioning to the development of modern web applications using Node.js, Express.js, and MongoDB. You’ll get hands-on with complex topics such as asynchronous programming, npm libraries, event-driven patterns for HTTP servers, RESTful API, and JSON Web Tokens. The final chapters will walk you through the deployment process, offering insights into various strategies, including bare metal setups, virtual machines, and containerization with Docker. You’ll also be guided through the use of Process Manager 2 (PM2) for efficient process management. By the end of this Node.js book, you'll have the skills to craft, test, and deploy Node.js web applications confidently and use this powerful stack in your day-to-day projects.

Who is this book for?

This book is for developers eager to learn Node.js swiftly and utilize it for web app development. Front-end developers looking to delve into back-end development or become full-stack developers using Node.js will also benefit from this book’s comprehensive coverage of topics. Before you get started with this book, you’ll need to be familiar with the basics of coding (JavaScript programming or another language), Git and/or GitHub, and front-end development, as these topics aren’t covered in the book.

What you will learn

Build solid and secure Node.js applications from scratch
Discover how to consume and publish npm packages effectively
Master patterns for refactoring and evolving your applications over time
Gain a deep understanding of essential web development principles, including HTTP, RESTful API design, JWT, authentication, authorization, and error handling
Implement robust testing strategies to enhance the quality and reliability of your applications
Deploy your Node.js applications to production environments using Docker and PM2

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Robert Jun 13, 2024

I really enjoyed reading this book!One thing I really liked was the approachable style to testing. Testing is one of those topics that can be hard to digest but is so important for the professional world and developing scalable safe applications.Another thing I really liked about the book is the section about deployment. He went through GitHub actions for a good CI pipeline. This is something that not many books talk about but I really appreciated.I definitely recommend this book for beginners. Not only does it go into practical ways of building node applications but also JavaScript itself and how it ties into building node apps.

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Salman Farsi Jun 01, 2024

This book covers the essentials of building efficient web applications using Node.js, including setting up the development environment, understanding JavaScript fundamentals, and mastering asynchronous programming. The book also delves into the Node.js ecosystem, exploring core libraries, external modules, event-driven architecture, and testing in Node.js. Later sections focus on web application fundamentals, handling HTTP and REST APIs, data persistence with MongoDB, and securing web applications. It’s a valuable resource for anyone looking to enhance their skills in Node.js and web development.

Leonardo Gomes May 31, 2024

I have the e-book version and this book goes deep into all the concepts with many diagrams, code samples, and external references.The event loop explanation is easy to understand. Check the chapters list and you will see how complete this book is.Good reading to all!

Cara May 22, 2024

This book is a great resource for beginners. It makes learning a potentially intimidating subject much easier. Though it's meant to be a refresher, I'm not sure how necessary the JavaScript Fundamentals chapter is. Aside from this, the book covers pretty much everything you need to know to get started with NodeJS. The projects included really reinforce your understanding. I would definitely recommend this book to anyone wanting to get started with NodeJS.

Maurizio Lupo May 18, 2024

As a seasoned Node.js developer (started in 2010), all my reference books are fairly outdated. I was searching a book for my son : he is 17 ans he is studying Computer Science A level and he will soon start a work experience.This book touches the right topics, the order also makes a lot of sense.The explanations are super clear and there are a ton of references to relevant material.It is just the perfect book for starting with Node.js

Node.js for Beginners: A comprehensive guide to building efficient, full-featured web applications with Node.js

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