This 5-day hybrid masterclass on API Development using Node & Express combines 3 days of pre-recorded learning with a 2-day live, hands-on project session. Participants who successfully complete their projects will receive a certificate. The masterclass focuses on active learning and project-building for a tangible outcome.

Why learn Node.js?

Node.js is a highly sought-after web framework for web app development, as evidenced by its popularity in Stack Overflow's 2023 Developer Survey. It's favored by major companies like Netflix, NASA, and PayPal for its scalability and performance. Learning Node.js is crucial due to its widespread adoption and significant role in web app development.

Course overview

Day 1 [Recorded]:

Introduction to Node.js and Its Ecosystem

✅ Overview of Node.js and its role in modern web development.

✅ Setting up the Node.js development environment.

✅ Basic Node.js concepts: Modules, NPM (Node Package Manager).

Day 2 [Recorded]:

Client-server architecture and APIs

✅ Understanding Client-Server Architecture

✅ Deep dive into how client-server architecture works.

✅The role of APIs in client-server communication.

Introduction to APIs

✅What are APIs? Types of APIs (REST, GraphQL, etc.).

✅Understanding HTTP protocols and methods.

✅Designing Your First API

✅Planning and designing a simple API.

✅Understanding endpoints, request-response cycle.

✅Basic API security concepts.

Day 3 [Recorded]: Deep Dive into Express.js and API Handling

Express.js Framework

✅Introduction to Express.js.

✅Setting up an Express.js application.

✅Routing and middleware basics.

Handling API Requests and Responses

✅Implementing CRUD operations.

✅Advanced routing techniques.

✅Error handling and validation in Express.js.

Building a RESTful API

✅Best practices in REST API development.

✅Implementing RESTful principles in the API.

Day 4 [Live]: Building and deploying backend application with Node.js and Express.js

Practical Application Development

✅Live coding: Building a Node.js/Express.js application from scratch.

Deployment and Basic DevOps

✅Preparing an application for production.

✅Deploying to a cloud platform.

Day 5 [Live]: Database integration, Authentication, Authorization and Best practices

Database Integration

✅Integrating a database (e.g., MongoDB) with Node.js/Express.js.

✅Creating and managing database schemas and relationships.

Authentication and Authorization

✅Implementing secure authentication (e.g., using JWT).

✅Role-based access control and authorization.

Best Practices

✅Code structuring and project organization.

✅Performance optimization and scalability.

Note: Basic knowledge of javascript is required for this masterclass