Learning Node.js Development: Learn the fundamentals of Node.js, and deploy and test Node.js applications on the web

Andrew Mead

Jan 2018 · Packt Publishing Ltd

About this ebook

A comprehensive, easy-to-follow guide to creating complete Node apps and understanding how to build, deploy, and test your own apps.Key FeaturesEntirely project-based and practicalExplains the "Why" of Node.js features, not just the "how", providing you with a deep understanding and enabling you to easily apply concepts in your own applicationsCovers the full range of technologies around Node.js – NPM, version control with Git, and much moreBook Description

Learning Node.js Development is a practical, project-based book that provides you with all you need to get started as a Node.js developer. Node is a ubiquitous technology on the modern web, and an essential part of any web developers' toolkit. If you are looking to create real-world Node applications, or you want to switch careers or launch a side project to generate some extra income, then you're in the right place. This book has been written around a single goal—turning you into a professional Node developer capable of developing, testing, and deploying real-world production applications.

Learning Node.js Development is built from the ground up around the latest version of Node.js (version 9.x.x). You'll be learning all the cutting-edge features available only in the latest software versions.

This book cuts through the mass of information available around Node and delivers the essential skills that you need to become a Node developer. It takes you through creating complete apps and understanding how to build, deploy, and test your own Node apps. It maps out everything in a comprehensive, easy-to-follow package designed to get you up and running quickly.

What you will learnLearn the fundamentals of NodeBuild apps that respond to user inputMaster working with serversLearn how to test and debug applicationsDeploy and update your apps in the real worldCreate responsive asynchronous web applicationsWho this book is for

This book targets anyone looking to launch their own Node applications, switch careers, or freelance as a Node developer. You should have a basic understanding of JavaScript in order to follow this course.

Ratings and reviews

Good book anyone starting out with Node. May be a bit too basic for someone already familiar with JS (but not yet familiar with Node).

About the author

Andrew Mead is a full-stack developer living in beautiful Philadelphia! He launched his first Udemy course in 2014 and had a blast teaching and helping others. Since then, he has launched 3 courses with over 21,000 students and over 1,900 5-star reviews. Andrew currently teaches Node, Gulp, and React. Before he started teaching, he created a web app development company. He has helped companies of all sizes launch production web applications to their customers. He has had the honor of working with awesome companies such as Siemens, Mixergy, and Parkloco. He has a Computer Science degree from Temple University, and he has been programming for just over a decade. He loves creating, programming, launching, learning, teaching, and biking.