Node.js Mastery: A Comprehensive Guide to Server-Side JavaScript

Table of contents :
Preface
Node.js Mastery: A Comprehensive Guide to Server-Side JavaScript
Module 1: Introduction to Node.js
Module 1: Introduction to Node.js
What is Node.js?
JavaScript runtime environment
Event-driven architecture
Installing Node.js and npm
Module 2: Node.js Basics
Module 2: Node.js Basics
Variables and data types
Modules and require()
Working with the global object
Error handling in Node.js
Module 3: Asynchronous Programming
Module 3: Asynchronous Programming
Understanding asynchronous code
Callback functions
Promises in Node.js
Async/await syntax
Module 4: File System Operations
Module 4: File System Operations
Reading and writing files
Working with directories
Streams in Node.js
Synchronous vs. asynchronous file operations
Module 5: HTTP and Creating a Web Server
Module 5: HTTP and Creating a Web Server
Introduction to the HTTP module
Creating an HTTP server
Handling requests and responses
Routing in Node.js
Module 6: Express.js Framework
Module 6: Express.js Framework
What is Express.js?
Setting up an Express.js application
Routing and middleware in Express.js
Using templating engines (e.g., Handlebars)
Module 7: RESTful API Development with Express
Module 7: RESTful API Development with Express
Principles of RESTful APIs
Creating RESTful routes in Express
Handling HTTP methods (GET, POST, PUT, DELETE)
API testing with tools like Postman
Module 8: Working with Databases
Module 8: Working with Databases
Introduction to databases in Node.js
Connecting to MongoDB using Mongoose
Performing CRUD operations with MongoDB
Using SQL databases with Node.js (e.g., MySQL)
Module 9: User Authentication and Authorization
Module 9: User Authentication and Authorization
Implementing user authentication
Managing user sessions and cookies
Role-based access control
Security best practices
Module 10: Real-Time Web Applications with WebSockets
Module 10: Real-Time Web Applications with WebSockets
Introduction to WebSockets
Implementing WebSocket communication
Building a real-time chat application
Scaling WebSocket applications
Module 11: Express Middleware and Security
Module 11: Express Middleware and Security
Creating custom middleware in Express.js
Handling CORS (Cross-Origin Resource Sharing)
Preventing common security vulnerabilities
Using Helmet for enhanced security
Module 12: Building RESTful APIs with Express.js
Module 12: Building RESTful APIs with Express.js
Structuring RESTful APIs
Handling authentication and authorization
Versioning your API
API documentation with tools like Swagger
Module 13:
Testing and Debugging in Node.js
Writing unit tests with Mocha and Chai
End-to-end testing with tools like Supertest
Debugging Node.js applications
Performance profiling and optimization
Module 14: Advanced Topics in Node.js
Module 14: Advanced Topics in Node.js
Child processes and clustering
Using npm packages effectively
Event-driven architecture
Handling memory leaks and performance bottlenecks
Module 15: Web Scraping with Node.js
Module 15: Web Scraping with Node.js
Introduction to web scraping
Using libraries like Cheerio and Puppeteer
Scraping dynamic websites
Data storage and analysis
Module 16: Authentication with OAuth
Module 16: Authentication with OAuth
What is OAuth?
Implementing OAuth for third-party authentication
OAuth providers (Google, Facebook)
Secure OAuth implementation
Module 17: Deploying Node.js Applications
Module 17: Deploying Node.js Applications
Preparing your Node.js app for deployment
Hosting options (e.g., Heroku, AWS)
Continuous integration and continuous deployment (CI/CD)
Domain and SSL setup
Module 18: Microservices with Node.js
Module 18: Microservices with Node.js
Introduction to microservices architecture
Building microservices with Node.js
Service discovery and communication
Load balancing and scaling microservices
Module 19: Serverless Computing with Node.js
Module 19: Serverless Computing with Node.js
What is serverless architecture?
Creating serverless functions with AWS Lambda
Serverless API development with AWS API Gateway
Deploying serverless applications
Module 20: Web Security Best Practices
Module 20: Web Security Best Practices
OWASP Top Ten security risks
Securing Express.js applications
Content Security Policy (CSP)
Handling sensitive data
Module 21: Logging and Monitoring
Module 21: Logging and Monitoring
Importance of logging in Node.js
Implementing logging in your application
Monitoring application performance
Error tracking and reporting
Module 22: Scaling Node.js Applications
Module 22: Scaling Node.js Applications
Strategies for horizontal scaling
Load balancing with Nginx or HAProxy
Caching techniques for improved performance
Database scaling and sharding
Module 23: API Authentication and Security
Module 23: API Authentication and Security
API authentication methods (Tokens, JWT)
Rate limiting and throttling
API security best practices
OAuth and API access control
Module 24: Building Real-Time Applications
Module 24: Building Real-Time Applications
WebSockets for real-time communication
Implementing notifications and live updates
Building a collaborative real-time app
Scaling real-time applications
Module 25: Web Performance Optimization
Module 25: Web Performance Optimization
Importance of web performance
Techniques for optimizing Node.js applications
Browser rendering and optimization
Caching and content delivery networks (CDNs)
Module 26: Web Accessibility
Module 26: Web Accessibility
Introduction to web accessibility principles
ARIA roles and attributes
Testing for accessibility
Making web applications inclusive
Module 27: Progressive Web Apps (PWAs)
Module 27: Progressive Web Apps (PWAs)
What is a PWA?
Service workers for offline functionality
Installable web apps
Auditing and optimizing for PWA standards
Module 28: Advanced Node.js Concepts
Module 28: Advanced Node.js Concepts
Asynchronous patterns (e.g., async library)
Memory management and garbage collection
Streams and buffers in depth
Debugging and profiling tools
Module 29: Personal Development and Future Applications
Module 29: Personal Development and Future Applications
Student project presentations
Reflecting on your learning journey
Identifying personal strengths and areas for growth
Setting goals and planning for the future
Module 30: Emerging Trends in Node.js
Module 30: Emerging Trends in Node.js
Introduction to server-side rendering (SSR)
Using WebAssembly (Wasm) with Node.js
GraphQL and modern API design
Exploring Deno, the secure runtime for JavaScript
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