
Level: Beginner
🌐 Create RESTful APIs with Node.js and Express
Learn to build fast, secure, and scalable REST APIs using Node.js and Express. Master routing, middleware, authentication, databases, error handling, and real-world backend projects.
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After this course, you can
Build REST APIs confidently
Implement secure authentication
Connect APIs to databases
Connect APIs to databases
Course Curriculum
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Lessons
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What is Node.js and How Does It Work
Why Use Node.js for Backend Development
History of Node.js and the V8 Engine Explained
Node.js vs Browser JavaScript, Key Differences
Installing Node.js and Running Your First Script
Node.js REPL and Command Line Basics
Reading Command Line Arguments with process.argv
Project Setup, Building a Simple CLI Note Logger
CommonJS Modules in Node.js, require and module.exports
ES Modules in Node.js, import and export Explained
Built-in Modules, path and os Explained
Reading and Writing Files with the fs Module
What is npm, package.json and Installing Packages
Semantic Versioning, Global vs Local Installs and npm Scripts
Callbacks, Promises and async/await in Node.js
Node.js Event Loop Explained for Beginners
How HTTP Works, Requests, Responses and Status Codes
Creating a Server with the Node.js HTTP Module
Sending JSON and HTML Responses in Node.js
Manual Routing in Node.js and Why It Gets Messy
What is Express.js and Why Developers Use It
Express Routing, GET and POST Requests Explained
Express Middleware Explained with Examples
Serving Static Files and Using nodemon for Auto Restart
What is a REST API and REST Principles Explained
Designing REST API Endpoints and Naming Routes
Handling Route Parameters and Query Strings in Express
Reading Request Body with express.json Middleware
Building Full CRUD Routes, GET POST PUT DELETE
HTTP Status Codes You Should Send From Your API
Request Validation in Express, Never Trust the Client
Structuring an Express Project with Routers and Controllers
Postman Tutorial for Beginners, Sending Your First Request
Testing POST PUT DELETE Requests in Postman
Postman Collections, Environments and Variables
Writing Postman Tests to Automate API Checks
Error Handling in Express with Custom Error Middleware
Handling Async Errors and Uncaught Exceptions in Node.js
Environment Variables in Node.js with dotenv
Debugging Node.js Apps and Reading a Stack Trace
Logging with Morgan and Winston in Express
Authentication vs Authorization Explained for Beginners
Password Hashing with bcrypt in Node.js
What is JWT and How JSON Web Tokens Work
JWT Auth Middleware and Protected Routes in Express
Project, Adding Login and User Accounts to NoteVault
What is MongoDB and How is it Different from SQL
MongoDB Atlas Setup and Connecting to Node.js
What is Mongoose and Why Use It with MongoDB
Mongoose Schemas, Models and Data Validation
Mongoose CRUD Operations, Create Read Update Delete
Filtering, Sorting and Pagination with Mongoose Queries
Relationships in Mongoose, References and populate
Connecting NoteVault API to MongoDB End to End
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Requirements
What you should have before starting the course.
Basic JavaScript knowledge
Familiarity with Node.js basics
A computer with Node.js installed
Understanding of HTTP fundamentals
Tools you are going to use
Node.js
Express
MongoDB
Postman
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What you will get after completing this course

Certificate of Completion
A production-ready backend API project for your portfolio
Complete source code and project files
API documentation and Postman collection
Lifetime access to session recordings and study materials
Mentor support for project-related questions
Confidence to build, secure, test, and deploy your own REST APIs
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Certificate access, community showcase, and lifetime mentor guidance.
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