Node.js: All You Need to Know with Practical Project

Learn Node.js by Building Real-World Applications Using Node.js, Express, Mongodb, and Mongoose

What You’ll Learn

Master the modern backend stack: Node.js, Express, MongoDB, and Mongoose
Build robust web servers and APIS using Express.js
Develop RESTful APIS with real-world functionality
Create full-stack applications using the EJS template engine
Integrate Mongodb with Mongoose for efficient data modelling
Implement user authentication and authorisation, including password reset
Upload files to AWS S3 and send emails from your backend
Handle errors effectively with custom middleware
Optimise APIS with features like pagination, filtering, and search
Use Postman to test and document APIS
Avoid unnecessary coding and focus on what really matters

Requirements

Basic knowledge of JavaScript
General understanding of how the web works (recommended but not required)
No prior experience with Node.js or backend development necessary—this course takes you from beginner to intermediate level

The Complete Guide to Node.js Backend Development with Real Projects

Course Description

Do you want to build fast, scalable, and powerful backend applications using JavaScript? Are you ready to become a full-stack or backend developer using one of the most in-demand technologies today?

This hands-on, project-based course is designed to take you from zero to building a complete backend API using Node.js, Express. Starting from scratch, you’ll gain in-depth knowledge of backend architecture and tools, all while building a professional project.

Key Topics Covered

How Node.js works under the hood
Node.js core libraries (Stream, Buffer, File System, etc.)
Express.js framework: routing, controllers, and middleware
RESTful API development
Templating with EJS
File uploads to AWS S3
Email integration
JWT-based authentication
Password hashing and reset
User roles and permission systems
Advanced query features (pagination, filtering, search)
HTTP fundamentals and REST standards
API testing with Postman

Modern web development is increasingly API-centric, with backend systems handling data and security, while frontend frameworks like React or Angular handle the UI. This course prepares you for that exact environment, focusing entirely on backend development.

Whether you’re a frontend developer wanting to become full-stack or an aspiring backend engineer looking to master the Node.js ecosystem, this course is your complete guide.