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Back-end Application Development with Node.js and Express (edX)

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Back-end Application Development with Node.js and Express (edX)

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.

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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.
This course is part of the following programs:

What you'll learn

  • Create server-side applications using the Node.js JavaScript runtime.
  • Extend your Node.js applications with third-party packages, including Express.
  • Use npm to manage Node.js packages in your Node.js application.
  • Write asynchronous callback functions and promises to complete asynchronous operations.
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