Mastering Express Framework Online Course
Mastering Express Framework Online Course
This online course guides you through the entire process of building web applications with the Express framework and Node.js. Starting with the basics of Node.js and the filesystem, you'll progress to understanding Express.js, its use cases, and how to implement CRUD operations. You’ll also work on a project involving serverless apps, API requests, route setups, post requests, middleware, and authentication with Passport.js. The course covers key topics like Handlebars templating, database integration, and secure sign-up and login systems. By the end, you will be equipped with the skills to confidently build professional-quality web applications.
Key Benefits
- Acquire practical, industry-relevant experience and insights, along with expert tips and strategies from an experienced developer.
- Build a range of projects from the ground up, starting with fundamental JavaScript examples and progressing to web server development using Node and Express.
- Engage in hands-on exercises and challenges to develop API-driven user applications, reinforcing and deepening your understanding of the material.
Target Audience
This course is ideal for anyone looking to enhance their coding skills and deepen their understanding of the Express framework. Whether you're an aspiring programmer, web developer, student, or seasoned professional, this course equips you with the essential knowledge and expertise to build advanced web applications using Express and Node.js. While prior programming experience is not required, a basic understanding of JavaScript and web development concepts is recommended for optimal learning.
Learning Objectives
- Apply optimization and refactoring techniques to write high-performance, clean code.
- Master the process of setting up a web server from the ground up using Express and Node.js.
- Gain a deep understanding of Express.js fundamentals, including performing CRUD operations.
- Learn how to work with templating engines, specifically Handlebars, to create dynamic web pages.
- Develop a serverless application by handling API requests.
- Sharpen problem-solving skills and develop the ability to navigate and utilize documentation like an experienced developer.
Course Outline
The Mastering Express Framework Exam covers the following topics -
Module 1 - Course Introduction
- Overview of Node.js
- Benefits of using Node.js
- Key features and limitations of Node.js
- Installation guide for Node.js
- Understanding the REPL (Read-Eval-Print Loop) in Node.js
- Demonstrating asynchronous behavior in Node.js with setTimeout
- Installing Visual Studio Code
- Configuring root directories for Node web server
- Building and launching a basic Node.js web server
- Exploring Request and Response objects in Node.js
- Using Curl to fetch web server data
- Creating multiple endpoints for responses in Node.js
Module 2 - Node.js File System Introduction
- Reading files using Node.js
- Writing and appending to files with the File System module
- Deleting files with Node.js
Module 3 - Express Framework Introduction
- Introduction to Express.js
- Understanding NPM (Node Package Manager) and how to install Express
- Creating the first web app using Express
- Configuring routes in Express
- Building a website with form data using Express.js
- Handling POST requests and middleware in Express
Module 4 - Building an Express API from Scratch
- Introduction to Postman and its installation
- Setting up the Express local environment
- Launching a web server using Express.js
- Writing basic JSON user data
- Retrieving API data with Express
- Using Postman for API data retrieval in Express
- Error handling for data retrieval in Express
- Making POST requests for API data in Express
- Structuring and cleaning up the code with routes
- Handling PUT requests and updating API data in Express
- Performing DELETE requests for APIs in Express
Module 5 - Working with Templating Engines in Express.js
- Introduction to templating engines and Handlebars
- Setting up a static directory for the website with Handlebars
- Configuring views and layouts using Express and Handlebars
- Building a static page with Handlebars
- Using default layout properties in Handlebars with Express
- Developing partials with Handlebars in Express
- Working with dynamic variables and helper functions in Handlebars
Module 6 - Implementing Authentication with Express and Passport
- Building a login form with Express.js and Passport authentication
- Implementing username and password local strategy code
- Redirecting applications for authentication
- Integrating external styles from GitHub for the login page
- Verifying user sessions using Passport's local strategy
- Implementing logout functionality for users
- Creating and styling the signup form with Express.js
- Finalizing signup functionality with database integration and password hashing
