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Start your Node.js journey with a practical, beginner-friendly course focused on building real server-side applications.
Description
Welcome to Node.js for Beginners—your practical introduction to building fast, modern back-end applications with JavaScript.
You will learn how Node.js works, how to create a server, manage files and data, build APIs, and organise a simple application. By the end of the course, you will understand the foundations needed to continue developing with Node.js.
- Introduction to Node.js – Understand what Node.js is, where it is used, and why it is popular for back-end development.
- Core modules and files – Learn how to work with modules, packages, files, and the Node Package Manager (npm).
- Servers and APIs – Create a basic web server and build simple API routes that send and receive data.
What you will learn
- Understand the fundamentals of Node.js
- Install Node.js and use npm packages
- Create and run JavaScript files with Node.js
- Work with modules and the file system
- Build a basic HTTP server
- Create simple API endpoints
- Understand request and response handling
- Use Express.js for faster development
- Handle errors and organise application code
- Build a small practical Node.js project
Requirements
- No previous Node.js experience is required.
- Basic familiarity with JavaScript is helpful but not essential.
- A computer with internet access and permission to install software.
Who this course is for
- Beginners who want to learn back-end development with JavaScript
- Front-end developers who want to expand their skills
- Students exploring web-development career opportunities
- Anyone interested in creating web servers and APIs
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