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 event loop blocking
- Core Node.js philosophy
Setting Up the Node.js Platform
- Download and installation procedures
- Introduction to Node REPL
- Creating a Hello World application
Modules and npm
- Understanding module anatomy
- Managing private code
- Accessing and utilizing modules
- Essential npm commands
- Configuring package.json
The Callback Pattern
- Defining callbacks
- The callback-last approach
- The error-first convention
Events
- When to employ Event Emitters
- Binding functions to events
- Managing event requests
- Implementing event listeners
Error Handling
- Error-first callbacks
- Handling errors in Event Emitters
- Addressing uncaught exceptions
- Utilizing domains
Buffers
- The purpose of buffers
- Creating buffers
- Reading and writing buffers
- Buffer manipulation techniques
Streams
- Introduction to streams
- Read and Write Stream API
- Flow control mechanisms
- Piping data
- Duplex streams
- Transform streams
Express.js
- Introduction and installation of Express.js
- Building a Hello Express application
- Defining routes
- Rendering layouts
- Utilizing templates
- Incorporating partials
- Leveraging locals and conditional templates
- Modularizing route configurations
Socket.io
- Listening for events
- Broadcasting messages
- Handling inquiries
Connecting to Databases
- NoSQL and document-based stores
- Relational databases
- Configuration and platform setup
- Executing CRUD operations
Requirements
Participants 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.
