Express Framework Practice Exam
Express Framework Practice Exam
About Express Framework Exam
This exam focuses on the fundamentals of the Express framework and Node.js, particularly the integration of Auth0 for secure user authentication. The exam will assess your ability to build secure sign-up and sign-in functionality within an Express application, using modern authentication providers such as Google, Facebook, and Auth0. Through practical exercises and coding challenges, you will demonstrate your proficiency in using Express, Node.js, and Auth0 to create secure and scalable applications.
Skills Required
- A foundational understanding of JavaScript and Node.js, as well as hands-on experience with the Express framework, is essential. You should be able to create basic server-side applications and APIs using Express.
- Familiarity with authentication principles and secure coding practices. Knowledge of token-based authentication, particularly using Auth0, and understanding OAuth and OpenID Connect is beneficial.
- Proficiency in integrating third-party APIs, including OAuth providers like Google and Facebook, into your Express applications for user authentication.
- Understanding how to handle user sessions securely, including cookie management and session storage.
- Strong knowledge of JavaScript and working with JSON data, as these are central to both Express and Auth0 integrations.
Who should take the Exam?
This exam is ideal for developers, software engineers, and web application builders who are looking to deepen their knowledge of Express, Node.js, and authentication systems. It is suitable for professionals who are:
- Interested in learning how to implement secure authentication in web applications.
- Developers working with Node.js and Express who want to integrate third-party authentication providers.
- Those seeking to understand how to build secure user sign-up/sign-in systems using modern authentication practices such as OAuth and OpenID Connect.
- Web developers or backend engineers looking to improve their understanding of Express framework security and best practices for user authentication.
Course Outline
The Express Framework Exam covers the following topics -
Domain 1 - Setting Up the Application and Server Configuration
- Initialize the Express project and integrate necessary libraries
- Configure the Express manifest and JSON package file
- Set up server wiring for the application
- Define port settings and establish saving conventions with Express
- Launch the Express server with comprehensive error handling
Domain 2 - Creating and Securing the SQLite3 Database
- Introduction to using SQLite3 for database management
- Design the database schema for SQLite3
- Implement secure user insertions with cryptographic hashing
Domain 3 - Configuring Express for Routing and Application Setup
- Walkthrough of the complete configuration process for App Express
- Set up proper routing for the application
Domain 4 - Utilizing EJS for Templating and Frontend Styling
- Set up EJS templating engine with routing functionality
- Apply CSS styling to EJS templates
- Design the homepage using CSS and EJS in Express
- Build and update the index page with CSS and EJS
- Explicitly create the database build directory
- Integrate JavaScript tags into EJS for dynamic content
- Final review of project structure and build
Domain 5 - Securing User Authentication with Express and Passport
- Implement user login with EJS and Express authentication
- Write local strategy code for username and password authentication
- Reroute and authenticate users within the application
- Enhance style integration by importing CSS from GitHub
- Validate sessions with Passport’s local strategy
- Implement logout functionality for users
- Design and style the sign-up form with EJS
- Complete user sign-up, database entry, and apply hashing techniques
Domain 6 - Integrating Google Authentication in Express and Passport
- Improve user experience by updating the homepage
- Configure Google authentication routing with Passport
- Set up Google OAuth2 credentials using GCP API
- Implement Google authentication strategy using Passport and SQLite3
- Finalize Google authentication setup on the Express server
Domain 7 - Implementing Facebook Login with Express and Passport
- Set up Facebook Developer Platform and API keys
- Implement Facebook login strategy using Passport and Express
Domain 8 - Integrating Auth0 for Enhanced Security
- Configure Auth0 integration with Express and Passport
- Implement the Auth0 strategy for secure authentication
Domain 9 - Building a Todo Application with Routing and State Management
- Store and manage todo list items using Express and SQLite3
- Filter and map data from the database with Express routing
- Insert todo titles into the database via Express routes
- Implement state management and updates using EJS, Express routing, and locals
- Handle keycode additions for the todo list functionality
- Clear items from the app and manage routing with EJS and Express
- Complete form data routing in the Express application
- Debug SQL and EJS syntax to refine the application
- Conduct a final review of the application build, covering EJS, Express, Passport, and Node libraries
