Intro to Node
About
In this module, we’ll explore the exciting world of Node.js (commonly referred to as Node), a powerful and versatile JavaScript runtime that has revolutionized how we build scalable and efficient web applications with JavaScript on the back-end.
From understanding the basics of Node and its ecosystem, including npm (Node Package Manager), to importing and utilizing Node packages, this module gives learners a practical introduction this powerful new tool. We’ll unravel the reasons behind Node’s widespread adoption and highlight its performance benefits and the flexibility it creates for full-stack development.
Content
| Lesson | Video Time | Video | Skills |
|---|---|---|---|
| Setup | 1 min | link | Setting up the development environment. |
| Concepts | 3 min | link | Understanding Node’s use for server side JavaScript. |
| Executing JavaScript with Node | 6 min | link | Using Node to execute JavaScript in the terminal. |
| Node’s Built-in Modules | 7 min | link | Using Node’s built-in fs module. |
| Intro to npm | 3 min | link | Using Node Package Manager (npm) to install and manage dependencies. |
| Setting up a Node Application | 4 min | link | Using npm init and understanding the package.json file. |
| Installing Node Packages | 7 min | link | Installing a Node package from the npm registry. |
| Requiring and Using Node Packages | 6 min | link | Requiring and using Node packages from npm in our own apps. |
| CJS vs ESM Modules | 4 min | link | Understanding CommonJS vs ESM module usage. |
| More about Node | 3 min | link | Understanding Node’s popularity and widespread adoption. |
| Total content | 44 min | – |
References
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Prerequisites
- Intro to Full-Stack Development
- HTTP Request Response Cycle
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