
Install Visual Studio Code and essential extensions: eslint, prettier, and error lens to write cleaner JavaScript, format on save, and debug faster, with optional material icon and oceanic themes.
Install Node.js from nodejs.org by downloading the long-term support version, run the installer, and verify with node -v to confirm a server-side JavaScript runtime for backend development.
Create and test your first NodeJS web server using the http module, set up app.js, listen on port 8000, and verify responses with Postman, then switch to Express.
Learn to install and use npm, install express, and build a basic node server with routes, using app.js, Postman tests, and auto-restart with node mon.
Set up a new node project with express and nodemon, create App.js server on port 8000, define a root route returning Hello from Books Wizard, and test with Postman.
Structure a Node.js app by creating route-specific handler files (create book, edit book, delete book, get books) and exporting them for use in app.js to improve maintainability.
Delete data from the database using the delete route, pass the book id in the URL, use request.params to read it, call the books model deleteOne, and respond with json.
integrate OpenAI into a Node.js app, create a book suggestions route, fetch books from the database, and generate recommendations using a chat completion prompt.
Throughout the course, we'll cover a wide range of topics that are crucial for building APIs using Node.js. You'll delve into Modern JavaScript, master asynchronous programming techniques, explore node modules, learn to utilize npm modules effectively. We'll guide you through the process of creating a server, establishing connections with databases, and responding with JSON data.
We will develop this project: BooksWizard
We will learn everything from setting up server, testing server but here are some Highlights of this project:
- We will MongoDB to save books to database
- We will use OpenAI to get new books suggestions
Node.js has emerged as an incredibly exciting technology in recent years, revolutionizing web development. By enrolling in this course, you'll acquire the skills and knowledge necessary to leverage the power of Node.js and embark on your own API development projects.
Prepare yourself for an enriching learning experience as you explore the fascinating world of Node.js. Join us now and unlock your potential as a Node.js API developer!
This course is designed to set you on the right track for Node.js development and equip you with the essential skills and knowledge you need to thrive in the world of Node.js. Whether you are an absolute beginner or have some prior experience, this course will provide you with a solid foundation to confidently tackle Node.js development projects. We will have something more to learn.
Bonus: In addition to the comprehensive coverage of Node.js API development, this course has an exciting bonus feature. You will have the opportunity to learn how to integrate OpenAI's ChatGPT into your Node.js applications.