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Developing Back-End Apps with Node.js and Express
  • Level Professional
  • Duration 13 hours
  • Course by IBM
  • Offered by

About

In a recent Stack Overflow survey, Node.js was used by about 50% of the developers who answered the survey, making it the most used server-side technology. Express ranked as the fourth most popular web technology overall, making it the most popular server-side web framework. In this course, you will focus on Node.js and Express. Specifically, you will - develop applications using asynchronous callbacks and promises - create REST APIs and perform CRUD operations - implement authentication and session management Throughout the course, you will complete numerous hands-on labs to gain practical experience. At the end of the course, you will demonstrate your Node skills with a final project to build your portfolio. This course will help you succeed as a back-end or full-stack developer. It suits those in IT looking to step up in their careers or new graduates seeking to establish their server-side skills. This course suits those who need to manage cloud-centric projects. Note: This course requires knowledge of JavaScript and Git.

Modules

Welcome

    • 1 Videos
    • 1 Readings
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1 Videos

  • Course Introduction: Welcome to Developing Back-End Apps with Node.js & Express

1 Readings

  • Welcome

Introduction to Server-Side JavaScript

    • 8 Videos
    • 1 Readings
    • 1 Discussion
    • 1 ExternalTool
    • 5 Plugin
    • 2 Assignment
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2 Assignment

  • Practice Quiz
  • Graded Quiz

1 External Tool

  • Hands-on Lab - First Server with ServerSide Java Script

1 Discussions

  • Introduce yourself and why you are interested in back-end development with Node.js & Express

8 Videos

  • What is Back End Development?
  • Introduction to Node.js
  • Expert Viewpoints: Introductory Thoughts on Server-Side JavaScript and Node.js
  • Import and Require
  • Introduction to Server-Side JavaScript
  • Creating a Web Server with Node.js
  • Working with Node.js Modules
  • Overview of Node Package Manager

1 Readings

  • Module Summary

Asynchronous I/O with Callback Programming

    • 7 Videos
    • 1 Readings
    • 2 ExternalTool
    • 3 Plugin
    • 2 Assignment
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2 Assignment

  • Practice Quiz
  • Graded Quiz

2 External Tool

  • Hands-on Lab: Promises and Call Back
  • Hands-on Lab - Async Callback Programing

7 Videos

  • Asynchronous I/O with Callback Programming
  • Creating Callback Functions
  • Expert Viewpoints: Using Anonymous Callback Functions in Node.js
  • Issues with Callbacks
  • Promises
  • Working with JSON
  • Expert Viewpoints: Using JSON & JavaScript

1 Readings

  • Module Summary

Express Web Application Framework

    • 9 Videos
    • 2 Readings
    • 2 ExternalTool
    • 4 Plugin
    • 2 Assignment
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2 Assignment

  • Practice Quiz
  • Graded Quiz

2 External Tool

  • Hands-on Lab: CRUD Operations with Node.js and Express
  • Hands-On Lab: Express Server

9 Videos

  • Extending Node.js
  • Expert Viewpoints: Working with Third-Party Node.js Extensions
  • Introduction to Web Frameworks
  • Express Web Application Framework
  • Your First Express Web Application
  • Expert Viewpoints: Working with Back-end JavaScript Frameworks and Express
  • Routing, Middleware, and Templating
  • Authentication in Node JS
  • Express Best Practices

2 Readings

  • Introduction to Middleware & Routers
  • Module Summary

Practice Project

    • 1 ExternalTool
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1 External Tool

  • Hands-on Lab: Friends List Application Using Express Server with JWT

Final Project

    • 1 Readings
    • 1 PeerReview
    • 1 ExternalTool
    • 2 Plugin
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1 External Tool

  • Hands on Lab: Book Review Application

1 Peer Review

  • Peer Review Assignment

1 Readings

  • Module Summary

Course Wrap Up

    • 2 Readings
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2 Readings

  • Thanks from the Course Team
  • Congrats & Next Steps

Auto Summary

Master back-end development with Node.js and Express, the leading server-side technologies. Guided by expert instructors, you'll learn to create REST APIs, manage authentication, and handle asynchronous operations through hands-on labs. Perfect for IT professionals and new graduates aiming to enhance their server-side skills, this professional-level course spans 780 minutes and is available via Coursera's Starter and Professional subscriptions. Prerequisite: JavaScript and Git knowledge.

Upkar Lidder
Instructors

Upkar Lidder

Sachin Jambur
Instructors

Sachin Jambur