Node.js Full‑Stack
Go from JavaScript basics to shipping full-stack applications in production. Our 32-module course covers everything from the Node.js event loop to Docker deployments — with real projects at every stage.
What You'll Build
What is Node.js? The Runtime That Changed Backend Dev
Understand how Node.js executes JavaScript outside the browser using the V8 engine and libuv.
Installing Node.js and npm: Your Complete Setup Guide
Set up Node.js, npm, and nvm for a professional development environment.
Your First Node.js Program: Hello World Explained
Write, run, and understand your first Node.js script from the command line.
Node.js Modules: require, exports, and ES Modules
Master CommonJS and ESM module systems to organize your code.
The Node.js Event Loop: How Async Really Works
Demystify the event loop, call stack, and task queue that power non-blocking I/O.
Callbacks, Promises, and Async/Await in Node.js
Evolve from callback hell to modern async patterns with full code examples.
Working with the Node.js File System (fs module)
Read, write, and stream files using Node's built-in fs and path modules.
npm & package.json: Dependency Management Mastered
Manage packages, scripts, and versioning like a senior Node.js developer.
Introduction to Express.js: Your First Web Server
Build a production-ready HTTP server with routing and middleware in under 30 minutes.
REST API Design with Express: Best Practices
Design clean, versioned, and consistent REST APIs following industry conventions.
Express Middleware: Request Pipeline Deep Dive
Build custom middleware for logging, validation, error handling, and more.
Handling JSON, Form Data, and File Uploads
Process all common request body types using multer and express built-ins.
Express Router: Structuring Large Applications
Split your API into modular, maintainable route handlers and controllers.
MongoDB with Mongoose: Schema Design & CRUD
Model your data, write queries, and validate documents using Mongoose ODM.
PostgreSQL with Node.js: Using pg and Prisma ORM
Connect to PostgreSQL, run migrations, and query data with the Prisma ORM.
Database Relationships: One-to-Many and Many-to-Many
Model complex data relationships correctly across both SQL and NoSQL databases.
Caching with Redis in Node.js
Add an in-memory cache layer to eliminate repeated database queries and slash response times.
JWT Authentication in Node.js from Scratch
Implement stateless authentication with JSON Web Tokens, refresh tokens, and secure storage.
Password Hashing with bcrypt and Security Best Practices
Store credentials safely and protect your API from common attack vectors.
Role-Based Access Control (RBAC) in Express
Restrict routes by user roles using middleware-driven permission guards.
OAuth 2.0 and Social Login with Passport.js
Add Google, GitHub, and other OAuth providers to your Node.js application.
Serving a React Frontend from an Express Backend
Build and serve a full-stack app from a single Node.js server.
Introduction to Next.js for Node.js Developers
Transition from Express to Next.js API Routes and understand server-side rendering.
Full-Stack Project: Build a Task Manager App
Wire a React frontend to an Express/MongoDB backend with auth and CRUD in one complete build.
Environment Variables and Config Management in Node.js
Manage secrets and environment-specific configuration using dotenv and best practices.
Dockerizing Your Node.js Application
Write a production-ready Dockerfile and docker-compose setup for your full-stack app.
Deploying Node.js to the Cloud: Railway, Render & AWS
Ship your Node.js app to production with zero-downtime deployments and CI/CD pipelines.
Node.js Performance: Profiling, Clustering, and PM2
Scale to multi-core CPUs, profile memory leaks, and keep your app alive with PM2.
Continue Your Learning Path
Become a Full‑Stack Engineer
Complete all 32 modules to master the Node.js ecosystem — from your first server to shipping full-stack apps in production.
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