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Complete Node.js Course – From Zero to Hero
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Complete Node.js Course – From Zero to Hero

Master Node.js from scratch! Learn to build REST APIs, work with databases, handle authentication, deploy apps, and more
Last updated 3/2025
English

What you'll learn

  • Master Node.js from Scratch – Learn everything from the basics to advanced concepts.
  • Build and Deploy REST APIs – Create powerful APIs using Express and connect them with databases.
  • Work with Databases – Use MongoDB with Mongoose and explore SQL databases like PostgreSQL.
  • Understand Asynchronous JavaScript – Master callbacks, promises, and async/await.
  • File System & Streams – Read, write, and manage files efficiently in Node.js.

Course content

11 sections52 lectures3h 1m total length
  • 1 - What is and why Node js1:58
  • 2 - Installing Node.js & Setting Up the Environment0:56
  • 3 - Running Your First Node.js Program (Hello World)1:56
  • 4 - Understanding the Node.js Event Loop1:04

Requirements

  • Basic JavaScript Knowledge – You should have a fundamental understanding of JavaScript (ES6+ recommended).
  • Familiarity with HTML & CSS – While not mandatory, a basic knowledge of frontend development is helpful.
  • A Computer with Internet Access – Any Windows, Mac, or Linux system will work.
  • Node.js Installed – You will learn how to install it in the course, but having it set up beforehand is a plus.

Description

Complete Node.js Course – From Zero to Hero

Are you ready to master Node.js and build real-world applications? This course is designed for absolute beginners and developers looking to strengthen their backend skills. You will learn Node.js step by step, starting with the core fundamentals and progressing to advanced concepts, including REST APIs, authentication, databases, real-time applications, and deployment.

Rather than jumping straight into frameworks, you will gain a solid understanding of Node.js itself, enabling you to build scalable, high-performance applications with confidence.

What You’ll Learn:

  • Set up and run JavaScript files in Node.js

  • Understand CommonJS and ES Modules for better code organization

  • Build a web server from scratch using the HTTP module

  • Work with the file system (fs) module to read and write files

  • Handle requests, environment variables, and process management

  • Explore built-in modules like Path, OS, URL, and Crypto

  • Implement authentication with JWT and bcrypt

  • Connect Node.js to databases like MongoDB and PostgreSQL

  • Create REST APIs with Express and handle CRUD operations

  • Work with WebSockets to build real-time applications

  • Test, debug, and deploy Node.js applications to cloud platforms

This hands-on course is packed with real-world projects, coding exercises, and practical examples to help you apply what you learn effectively.

Who is this Course For?

  • Beginners who want a structured, step-by-step guide to learning Node.js

  • Frontend developers looking to expand into backend development

  • Full-stack developers who want to strengthen their Node.js skills

  • Software engineers aiming to build scalable and efficient applications

  • Entrepreneurs and freelancers who want to develop and deploy their own backend solutions

By the end of this course, you will be confident in using Node.js to build production-ready applications from scratch.

Enroll now and start your journey into backend development with Node.js!

Who this course is for:

  • Complete Beginners – No prior experience with Node.js is required.
  • Frontend Developers – Want to expand into backend development and build full-stack applications.
  • Full-Stack Developers – Looking to deepen their Node.js knowledge and master backend development.
  • Software Engineers – Seeking to build scalable and high-performance applications.
  • Anyone Interested in Modern Web Development – Learn how to build real-world applications with Node.js, Express, and databases.