The Complete Node Js Course - Basics to Advanced

Master Node.js, Modules, File System, NPM, Express.js, REST APIs, MongoDB, Authentication, JWT, and Real-World Projects.

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Last updated 7/2026

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What you'll learn

Build scalable backend applications using Node.js and Express.js.
Understand Node.js modules, events, streams, buffers, and the file system.
Create RESTful APIs with Express.js and connect them to MongoDB.
Implement authentication, authorization, JWT, and application security.
Work with MongoDB and Mongoose to build database-driven applications.

Course content

11 sections • 81 lectures • 13h 38m total length

Introduction to Node JS10:18
Get an overview of Node.js, its architecture, and understand why it is widely used for backend development.
Installing NodeJS and Visual Studio Code10:51
Install Node.js and Visual Studio Code to prepare your development environment.
Why Should We Use NodeJS11:13
Understand the advantages of Node.js and explore its real-world use cases.
Our First Node.Js Script7:05
Create and execute your first Node.js application to understand the basic workflow.

Introduction1:24
Understand the Node.js module system and why modular programming is important.
Importing Node.JS Core Modules12:27
Learn how to use Node.js built-in core modules in your applications.
Importing Own Files15:22
Learn how to organize projects by importing your own JavaScript files as modules.
Importing NPM Modules11:01
Install and use third-party packages from the NPM registry.
Global NPM Modules And Nodemon6:56
Learn how to install global NPM packages and improve development using Nodemon.

Introduction2:04
Get an overview of file system operations and command-line arguments in Node.js.
Getting Input from Users9:33
Learn how to receive and process user input from the command line.
Argument Passing with Yargs Part 111:50
Learn how to use Yargs to handle command-line arguments effectively.
Argument Passing with Yargs Part 211:04
Continue working with Yargs and implement advanced command-line options.
Adding A Note In JSON12:06
Store notes in JSON format and build the add-note functionality.
Removing A Note7:51
Implement functionality to remove notes from a JSON file.
Refactoring To Use Arrow Functions13:55
Improve your code by refactoring functions using ES6 arrow functions.
Listing Notes4:03
Display all saved notes from the JSON file.
Reading A Note5:31
Retrieve and display individual notes using command-line input.

Introduction2:09
Get an overview of asynchronous programming in Node.js.
Asynchronous Basics8:29
Understand asynchronous execution and how Node.js handles non-blocking operations.
Call Stack, Callback Queue, And Event Loop13:36
Learn how the call stack, callback queue, and event loop work together.
Making HTTP Requests20:38
Learn how to make HTTP requests and retrieve data from external APIs.
Customizing Http Request13:53
Customize HTTP requests by passing parameters and handling responses.
Challenge On Http Request14:42
Practice HTTP request handling through a hands-on coding challenge.
Callback Abstraction - 17:00
Understand callback abstraction and improve asynchronous code organization.
Callback Abstraction - 210:56
Continue implementing callback abstraction with practical examples.
Callback Chaining12:39
Learn how callback chaining works and understand its limitations.

Introduction2:16
Get an overview of web servers and understand how Node.js and Express work together.
Hello Express16:33
Create your first Express application and understand the basics of routing.
Serving Up HTML And JSON6:35
Learn how to serve HTML pages and JSON responses using Express.
Building A JSON HTTP Endpoint18:27
Create REST-style JSON endpoints for handling client requests.
Browser HTTP Request With Fetch10:56
Use the Fetch API to communicate with Node.js backend services.

Introduction2:50
Get an overview of MongoDB and understand how it integrates with Node.js applications.
Mongo DB And NSQL Database7:30
Learn the basics of MongoDB and understand NoSQL database concepts.
Setting Up Mongo DB9:15
Install and configure MongoDB for local development.
Connecting And Inserting Documents14:40
Connect Node.js to MongoDB and insert documents into collections.
Object ID And Querying Documents18:52
Understand Object IDs and perform document queries using MongoDB.
Promises11:57
Learn how Promises simplify asynchronous programming in Node.js.
Updating Documents7:31
Modify existing MongoDB documents using update operations.
Deleting Documents4:34
Remove documents from MongoDB collections using delete operations.

Introduction2:09
Get an overview of REST APIs and understand how Mongoose simplifies MongoDB operations.
Setting Up Mongoose10:29
Install and configure Mongoose to connect Node.js with MongoDB.
Creating A Mongoose Model6:38
Learn how to create Mongoose models and define document schemas.
Data Validation And Sanitisation Part 115:40
Learn how to validate and sanitize user input using Mongoose schema validation.
Data Validation And Sanitisation Part 29:50
Continue implementing validation rules and improve data integrity.
Structuring A Rest API11:14
Learn best practices for organizing and structuring REST API projects.
Resource Creation Endpoints Part 120:34
Create REST API endpoints for adding new resources.
Resource Creation Endpoints Part 27:29
Continue implementing resource creation endpoints with Mongoose.
Resource Reading Endpoints Part 19:45
Build API endpoints to retrieve resources from MongoDB.
Resource Reading Endpoints Part 25:03
Continue implementing resource retrieval endpoints using Mongoose.
Promise Chaining Part 112:34
Learn how Promise chaining works while building REST APIs.
Promise Chaining Part 27:34
Continue implementing Promise chaining for cleaner asynchronous code.
Async/Await Part 110:50
Learn how Async/Await simplifies asynchronous programming.
Async/Await Part 28:49
Continue implementing Async/Await in REST API development.
Resource Updating Endpoints Part 123:28
Create API endpoints to update existing resources in MongoDB.
Resource Updating Endpoints Part 28:25
Continue implementing update operations with Mongoose models.
Resource Deleting Endpoints6:53
Build API endpoints for deleting resources from the database.
Separate Route Files17:03
Organize Express applications by separating routes into multiple files.

Introduction1:50
Get an overview of API authentication and understand the importance of securing backend applications.
Securely Storing Passwords Part 19:24
Learn how to securely hash and store user passwords before saving them to the database.
Securely Storing Passwords Part 24:54
Continue implementing secure password storage using industry best practices.
Logging In Users12:12
Implement user login functionality by validating user credentials securely.
JWT (JSON Web Tokens)12:00
Learn how JSON Web Tokens (JWT) are used for authentication and session management.
Generating Authentication Tokens15:12
Generate authentication tokens and manage secure user sessions.
Express Middleware6:12
Understand Express middleware and learn how it protects API routes.
Accepting Authentication Tokens11:09
Learn how to receive and validate authentication tokens in protected API endpoints.
Logging Out19:09
Implement secure logout functionality by invalidating user authentication tokens.
Authenticating User Endpoints12:22
Protect user-related API endpoints using authentication middleware.
Usertask Relationship Part 123:26
Learn how to establish relationships between users and tasks using Mongoose.
Usertask Relationship Part 26:47
Continue implementing and managing user-task relationships in MongoDB.
Authentication Task Endpoints13:53
Build authenticated task endpoints for creating, updating, and retrieving user tasks.
Cascade Delete Tasks8:33
Implement cascade delete functionality to automatically remove related task records.

Introduction1:46
Get an overview of sorting, pagination, and filtering techniques in REST APIs.
Working With Timestamps6:25
Learn how to manage and utilize timestamps in MongoDB documents.
Filtering Data8:45
Implement API filtering to retrieve only the required records.
Paginating Data8:46
Learn how to implement pagination for handling large datasets efficiently.
Sorting Data6:19
Sort API results dynamically based on different fields and sorting options.

Requirements

Basic knowledge of JavaScript is recommended.
A Windows, macOS, or Linux computer with internet access.
Node.js and Visual Studio Code (installation is covered in the course).
A willingness to practice coding by building real backend applications.

Description

Master Node.js from fundamentals to advanced topics with "The Complete Node JS Course - Basics to Advanced." This comprehensive course is designed for beginners and experienced developers who want to build scalable, high-performance applications using JavaScript on the server side. Node.js has revolutionised backend development with its event-driven, non-blocking I/O model, making it ideal for building real-time applications, APIs, & microservices.

Course Highlights:

Node.js Fundamentals: Start with the basics of Node.js and JavaScript.
Asynchronous Programming: Learn essential concepts such as asynchronous programming and file system operations.
Modules: Understand how to work with modules.
REST APIs with Express.js: Build APIs using Express.js.
Database Integration: Integrate databases with MongoDB.
Authentication and Authorization: Implement security mechanisms.
Deployment: Deploy and manage Node.js applications in production environments.

Starting with the basics of Node.js and JavaScript, you'll progress through essential concepts such as asynchronous programming, file system operations, and working with modules. As you advance, the course covers more advanced topics including building RESTful APIs with Express.js, database integration with MongoDB, and implementing authentication and authorization mechanisms. You'll also learn how to deploy and manage Node.js applications in production environments.

Hands-On Learning:

Practical Projects: Gain proficiency through hands-on projects and practical examples.
NPM Ecosystem: Understand tools in the Node.js ecosystem like NPM.
Middleware: Explore the role of middleware in Express.js.

The course emphasizes industry standards to ensure you can write clean, efficient code and build scalable applications. By the end of this course, you'll have the skills and confidence to develop full-fledged Node.js applications from scratch, handle real-world challenges.

Join us and embark on your journey to becoming a proficient Node.js developer!

Who this course is for:

Beginners who want to learn backend development using Node.js.
JavaScript developers who want to become Full Stack Developers.
Students preparing for Node.js backend developer interviews.
Developers interested in Express.js, REST APIs, and MongoDB.

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Introduction4 lectures • 39min

Module Systems5 lectures • 47min

File System & command Line Args9 lectures • 1hr 18min

Debugging Node.js3 lectures • 29min

Asynchronous Node.js9 lectures • 1hr 44min

Web Servers5 lectures • 55min

Mongo DB & Promises8 lectures • 1hr 17min

Rest APIs & Mongoose18 lectures • 3hr 14min

API Authentication & Security14 lectures • 2hr 37min

Sorting, Pagination & Filtering5 lectures • 32min

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