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Backend Development with Node.js

Advanced Backend Concepts & Job-Ready Skills (Ages 16+ with Previous Programming knowlege in Javascript)

Module 1: Node.js Fundamentals

  • Node.js architecture & asynchronous programming
  • Modules, NPM packages, and project structure
  • Event loop and callbacks
  • Building simple server using Express.js
Project: Create a simple REST API to manage a list of users.

Module 2: API Development & Routing

  • RESTful API principles
  • Routing and HTTP methods (GET, POST, PUT, DELETE)
  • Request/response handling
  • Error handling & status codes
Project: Build a CRUD API for a task management system.

Module 3: Authentication & Authorization

  • Understanding authentication vs authorization
  • JWT token-based authentication
  • Role-based access control
  • Secure password storage & hashing
Project: Implement login, registration, and role-based access in your API.

Module 4: Validation, Security & CORS

  • Input validation & sanitization
  • Preventing common attacks (XSS, SQL Injection)
  • Setting up CORS for cross-origin requests
  • Environment variables & secure config management
Project: Secure your CRUD API with input validation, CORS, and environment variables.

Module 5: Database Integration & Scaling

  • Connecting to MongoDB / SQL databases
  • ORM/ODM concepts
  • Handling multiple users & sessions
  • Scaling, pagination, and performance optimization
Project: Connect your API to a database, manage multiple users, and implement pagination for large datasets.

Module 6: DevOps Basics & Deployment

  • Introduction to Docker & containerization
  • Basic CI/CD pipeline concepts
  • Deploying Node.js apps to cloud services (Heroku, Render)
  • Monitoring, logging, and app maintenance
Project: Containerize your Node.js API and deploy it to a cloud platform.

By the end of this course, learners will have the skills to build, secure, scale, and deploy robust Node.js applications, fully job-ready.