Full Stack Development with Node.js and MongoDB

This course is designed for individuals who are ready to take their web development skills to the next level by diving into full-stack application development. Throughout the course, students will learn how to use Node.js for server-side programming and MongoDB for database management, crafting robust and scalable web applications from scratch. Here's what you can expect in detail:

Detailed Syllabus:

Week 1: Introduction to Node.js

• Overview of Node.js and its asynchronous, event-driven architecture.
• Setting up the development environment.
• Creating your first Node.js application.

Week 2: Understanding Express.js

• Introduction to Express.js, the most popular Node.js framework.
• Building RESTful APIs using Express.
• Middleware: what it is and how to use it effectively.

Week 3: MongoDB Basics

• Introduction to NoSQL databases and MongoDB.
• Setting up MongoDB and integrating it with Node.js.
• CRUD operations in MongoDB.

Week 4: Advanced MongoDB

• Advanced querying and indexing in MongoDB.
• Using Mongoose for MongoDB object data modeling.
• Implementing relationships in MongoDB with embedding and referencing.

Week 5: User Authentication

• Implementing user authentication using JSON Web Tokens (JWT).
• Secure password handling with bcrypt.
• Adding authorization to protect API endpoints.

Week 6: Real-time Communication

• Introduction to WebSocket for real-time communication.
• Integrating WebSocket with Node.js and Express.
• Building a real-time chat application.

Week 7: Building Front-End with EJS

• Introduction to EJS templates for server-side rendering.
• Combining Node.js, Express, and EJS to serve HTML pages.
• Best practices in server-side rendered applications.

Week 8: Introduction to API Testing

• Overview of testing strategies for Node.js applications.
• Introduction to Mocha and Chai for API testing.
• Writing and running tests for your APIs.

Week 9: Deployment and Scaling

• Deploying Node.js applications to platforms like Heroku.
• Basics of scaling applications in production.
• Best practices for monitoring and maintaining live applications.

Week 10: Final Project

• Planning and building a full-stack application using Node.js and MongoDB.
• Integrating all learned concepts: REST APIs, real-time communication, and authentication.
• Presenting and reviewing projects with peers.

Learning Outcomes:

• Develop and deploy full-stack web applications using Node.js and MongoDB.
• Understand the complete web development process from server setup to database integration, user authentication, and frontend development.
• Gain proficiency in building real-time and scalable web applications.

This course includes video lectures, coding exercises, readings, and a capstone project that enables students to build their own full-stack application, providing hands-on experience with both Node.js and MongoDB.

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