Introduction to Node.js for Beginners
Course Overview
This course is designed to introduce you to the basics of Node.js, a powerful runtime environment for server-side applications using JavaScript. You’ll learn how to set up Node.js, understand its core concepts, and build your first Node.js applications.
Ideal Course Length: 4 weeks (28 days)
Course Plan
- Week 1: Getting Started with Node.js
- Introduction to Node.js and its features
- Installing Node.js and setting up the development environment
- Creating and running your first Node.js program
- Understanding modules and using npm (Node Package Manager)
- Week 2: Core Concepts of Node.js
- Asynchronous programming with callbacks
- Working with the File System module
- Handling errors and using the built-in error-first callback pattern
- Introduction to streams for efficient data processing
- Week 3: Building Web Applications with Express.js
- Overview of Express.js framework
- Setting up a basic Express.js server
- Handling routes, requests, and responses
- Templating engines for dynamic web pages
- Week 4: Data Persistence and Advanced Topics
- Connecting to databases with MongoDB or MySQL
- Performing CRUD operations using Mongoose or Sequelize
- Middleware and authentication in Express.js
- Deploying a Node.js application to a hosting platform
Additional Suggestions
- Throughout the course, encourage students to practice coding exercises and small projects to reinforce their learning.
- Provide additional resources such as tutorials, documentation links, and recommended books for further exploration.