Introduction to Node.js

About

Introduction to Node.js is designed for frontend or back-end developers who would like to become more familiar with the fundamentals of Node.js and its most common use cases. Before enrolling, students should know how to use a command line terminal, and have some familiarity with JavaScript.

In this course, you will learn how to rapidly build command line tools, mock RESTful JSON APIs and prototype real-time services. You will also discover and use various ecosystem and Node core libraries, and come away understanding common use cases for Node.js.

By immersing the student in a full-stack development experience, this course helps to bring context to Node.js as it relates to the Web Platform while providing students with a pragmatic foundation in building various types of real-world Node.js applications. At the same time, the general principles and key understandings introduced by this course can prepare the student for further study towards the OpenJS Node.js Application Developer (JSNAD) and OpenJS Node.js Services Developer (JSNSD) certifications.

What you will learn

• How to rapidly build command line tools.

• How to rapidly mock RESTful JSON APIs.

• How to rapidly prototype real-time services.

• Discover and use ecosystem utilities.

Skills you learn

• Front End Design
• RESTful API
• Application Programming Interface (API)
• Command-Line Interface
• Full Stack Development
• Rapid Prototyping
• Node.js
• Web Platforms
• JSON
• JavaScript (Programming Language)

Syllabus

• Welcome!
• Chapter 1: Setting up
• Chapter 2: Service Mocking
• Chapter 3: Going Real-Time
• Chapter 4: Building CLI Tools
• Chapter 5: Navigating the Ecosystem
• Chapter 6: What’s Next?
• Final Exam (Verified Certificate track only)

Auto Summary

Dive into "Introduction to Node.js" and master the leading open-source JavaScript runtime. Perfect for IT and Computer Science enthusiasts, this foundational course by edX covers service-mocking, rapid-prototyping, real-time applications, and CLI. With a 50-hour duration, it offers flexible Starter and Professional subscription options, making it ideal for beginners aiming to excel in modern computing scenarios.