NodeJS and ExpressJS - eLearning

NodeJS and ExpressJS - eLearning

Master server-side JavaScript development with Node.js and build fast, scalable, and high-performance backend applications used in modern web systems. This immersive training takes you from foundational Node.js concepts to advanced application development using Express.js and real-world backend architecture.

You’ll learn how Node.js works under the hood, including its event-driven, non-blocking I/O model, while gaining hands-on experience building command-line tools, web servers, and RESTful applications. The course also introduces database integration, asynchronous programming, and modular design principles to help you develop production-ready applications.

By the end of the program, you will be able to design, build, and deploy scalable backend systems with confidence using Node.js and related technologies.

Key Features

• Course and material in English
• Beginner-Intermediate level
• 12 Hours of On-Demand Videos
• 24 Guided Hands-On Exercises
• 21 Auto-Graded Assessments
• 1 Project and 4 Assignments
• 20+ hours recommended study time
• 1 Year access to the learning platform
• Program completion certification included

Learning Outcomes

• Understand how Node.js works, including its event-driven architecture and non-blocking I/O model
• Build server-side applications using JavaScript in a scalable and efficient way
• Create and manage Node.js modules and work effectively with npm packages
• Use ES Modules and modern JavaScript features for cleaner, maintainable backend code
• Work with the file system to read, write, and manage files and directories
• Implement streams to handle large data efficiently
• Develop command-line tools and understand core Node.js utilities like REPL and CLI
• Build and manage web servers using Node.js core modules
• Develop RESTful APIs and backend services using Express.js
• Apply middleware, routing, and request handling in Express applications
• Debug and optimize Node.js applications for better performance
• Gain practical experience in building real-world backend applications using Node.js and Express.js

Target Audience

• Aspiring backend developers
• Full-stack web development learners
• Software engineers transitioning to Node.js
• JavaScript developers expanding into server-side development
• Students pursuing careers in web development
• Professionals building scalable web applications

Prerequisites

• No prior programming experience required
• Basic computer literacy
• Interest in web design and development

Course Content

1. Get Started with Node.js

• Introduction to Node.js
• Applications of Node.js and Installation
• Writing your first Node.js Script
• Synchronous and Asynchronous Programming
• Under the Hood - Understanding the Event Loop and Non-Blocking I/O

2. Interactive Node with REPL

• REPL and REPL Commands
• Node.js CLI Commands
• Global and Local Objects

3. Modular Programming and NPM

• Introduction to Modules
• Process and OS Modules
• Writing Your Own Module
• Introducing NPM
• Initializing a Project Using npm init
• Understanding Package.json
• Installing and Using Packages from npm
• Local vs Global Install
• Using NPX
• Publishing Package on npm

• Write your own module

4. Introduction to ECMAScript Modules

• ECMAScript Modules Versus CommonJS Modules
• Enabling support
• Writing an ECMAScript Module
• Importing and using an ECMAScript Module
• ES6 syntax in detail

• Importing and using an ECMAScript Module

5. File System and Streams

• File System Modeling in Node.js
• Directory and Path Resolution
• Reading Files Synchronously and Asynchronously
• Writing Files Synchronously and Asynchronously
• Directory operations

• Learn how to write a file using Sync and Async
• Learn all about Directory Operations

6. Events

• Event Emitter
• Handling Events

7. Network I/O

• Introduction to the Net module
• Creating a TCP Server and Listener
• Creating a command-line chatbot

8. Web Servers and More

• Web Server: Web Application Architecture
• HTTP module
• Making HTTP requests
• Serve JSON as a response
• Serve HTML as a response
• Building a basic web server with routes and streams: Serve a static website
• Using HTTPS
• Using HTTP/2
• Understanding CORS

• Learn how to make HTTP Requests
• Serving JSON as a response
• Serving HTML as a response
• Serving a static website

9. Debugging in NodeJS

• Introduction to debugging
• Debug Node.js apps

10. Cluster and Worker Threads

• Introduction to the Worker Threads API
• Handling compute-intensive tasks using Worker Threads
• Node.js on multi-core CPUs using Cluster

• Handling compute-intensive tasks using Worker Threads

11. Introduction to Express

• What is a Node.js web application framework?
• BYOF - Build Your Own Framework
• Introducing Express
• Who uses Express?

• Build your own framework

12. Hello Express

• Build your first Express app
• Learn adding a route handler
• Serving Static Assets and HTML files

• Build your first Express app
• Add multiple route handlers to the app
• Serve a static signup page with its stylesheet

13. Rendering

• View Engine – Pug
• Building the Dashboard
• Building the Post Card

• Rendering a dynamic signup page using Pug

FAQ

Will there be any learning material beyond self-paced videos?

Absolutely! The on-demand learning experience goes beyond videos to provide a fully immersive learning environment, including:

• LEARN: Interactive, recall quizzes, and real-world case studies to reinforce concepts
• ASSESS: Diagnostic, module-level, and final assessments to track your progress
• PRACTICE: Hands-on exercises with real-world simulations and Cloud Labs
• GAIN INSIGHTS: Real-time analytics and reports highlighting your learning progress, challenges, and suggested areas to revisit for mastering key skills

Can I pursue this course alongside my full-time job?

Yes! This course is designed for maximum flexibility. Delivered in a self-paced online format, it allows you to learn and upskill at your own convenience, making it easy to balance with your full-time job.

What is the Node.js course about?

This Node.js training is designed to help you build fast, scalable, and high-performance server-side applications using JavaScript. It covers core Node.js concepts along with practical development using frameworks like Express, enabling you to build real-world web applications.

What skills will I gain after completing this course?

You will learn how Node.js works under the hood, build command-line tools, develop web servers, handle asynchronous programming, work with file systems and streams, and build applications using Express.js.

Do I need prior experience before joining?

Yes, a basic understanding of JavaScript is recommended. Familiarity with server-side development concepts will also help you get the most out of the course.

Will I learn about real-world application development?

Yes, the course focuses heavily on hands-on learning, including building web servers, working with APIs, managing databases, and deploying scalable applications.

Does the course cover frameworks like Express.js?

Yes, you will learn how to use Express.js to build web applications, including routing, middleware, authentication, and request handling.

What practical topics are included in the training?

You will work on topics such as asynchronous programming, event-driven architecture, file handling, streams, modules, npm, debugging, and performance optimization.

How does this course help in career growth?

It equips you with in-demand backend development skills, enabling you to pursue roles such as Node.js Developer, Backend Developer, and Full-Stack Developer in modern software development teams.