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Node.js Tutorial Topics

Basics

Introduction to Node.js

  • What is Node.js?
  • Installing Node.js
  • Setting up a Node.js project

Core Concepts

  • Understanding the event-driven architecture
  • Node.js runtime and the event loop
  • Modules and require() function

Basic Node.js Applications

  • Creating a simple HTTP server
  • Handling requests and responses
  • Reading and writing files

Intermediate

Asynchronous Programming

  • Callbacks and error handling
  • Promises and async/await
  • Event emitters and listeners

Express.js Framework

  • Introduction to Express.js
  • Setting up Express.js applications
  • Routing and middleware

Working with Databases

  • Connecting to MongoDB with Mongoose
  • CRUD operations with MongoDB
  • Working with SQL databases

Advanced

Performance and Testing

  • Profiling and monitoring Node.js applications
  • Unit testing with Mocha and Chai
  • Debugging techniques and tools

Security

  • Securing Express.js applications
  • Authentication and authorization strategies
  • Preventing common vulnerabilities

Deployment and Advanced Features

  • Deploying to cloud services (AWS, Heroku)
  • Working with WebSockets for real-time communication
  • Containerizing applications with Docker