Node.js Just in 30 days for Beginners

Node.js Just in 30 days  for Beginners
Course Outline

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Class 1: Introduction to Node.js

• Objective: Understand the basics of Node.js, its installation, and its role in web development.
• Lab Tasks:

1.  Install Node.js and npm (Node Package Manager).

2.  Verify the installation by running node -v and npm -v.

3.  Create a simple Node.js script to print "Hello, World!".

4.  Run the script using the command node app.js.

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Class 2: Understanding the Event-Driven Architecture

• Objective: Learn about Node.js’s event-driven architecture.
• Lab Tasks:

1.  Create a basic event emitter using the events module.

2.  Define an event and trigger it.

3.  Add event listeners to handle different events.

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Class 3: Working with Modules in Node.js

• Objective: Understand the core modules and how to use them.
• Lab Tasks:

1.  Explore core modules like fs, path, http, and url.

2.  Create a script to read and write to a file using the fs module.

3.  Use the path module to manipulate file paths.

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Class 4: Creating a Simple Web Server

• Objective: Learn how to create an HTTP server in Node.js.
• Lab Tasks:

1.  Create a basic HTTP server using the http module.

2.  Set up routes to handle different types of HTTP requests (GET, POST).

3.  Send a response back to the client.

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Class 5: Understanding Callbacks in Node.js

• Objective: Learn about asynchronous programming and callbacks in Node.js.
• Lab Tasks:

1.  Implement a callback function in a Node.js script.

2.  Use callbacks to handle asynchronous file operations.

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Class 6: Working with npm and Dependencies

• Objective: Understand npm (Node Package Manager) and how to manage packages.
• Lab Tasks:

1.  Initialize a Node.js project using npm init.

2.  Install an external package (e.g., lodash) using npm.

3.  Use the installed package in your Node.js project.

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Class 7: Introduction to Express.js

• Objective: Get familiar with Express.js, a web framework for Node.js.
• Lab Tasks:

1.  Install Express using npm.

2.  Create a simple Express server.

3.  Set up basic routes using Express.

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Class 8: Routing with Express.js

• Objective: Learn how to handle routes and HTTP methods in Express.
• Lab Tasks:

1.  Create different routes for GET, POST, PUT, and DELETE.

2.  Implement query parameters and route parameters.

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Class 9: Middleware in Express.js

• Objective: Understand how middleware works in Express.
• Lab Tasks:

1.  Create custom middleware to log request details.

2.  Use built-in middleware such as express.json() for parsing JSON requests.

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Class 10: Handling Forms with Express.js

• Objective: Learn to handle form submissions in Node.js using Express.
• Lab Tasks:

1.  Create a basic form in HTML.

2.  Set up a POST route to handle form submissions.

3.  Use body-parser middleware to parse form data.

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Class 11: Working with JSON and APIs in Express.js

• Objective: Learn how to work with JSON data and build simple APIs.
• Lab Tasks:

1.  Create a RESTful API to handle JSON data.

2.  Test the API using Postman or curl.

3.  Handle different HTTP methods for CRUD operations.

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Class 12: Introduction to MongoDB

• Objective: Learn about MongoDB and how to use it with Node.js.
• Lab Tasks:

1.  Install and set up MongoDB locally or use MongoDB Atlas.

2.  Install the mongoose package.

3.  Connect Node.js to MongoDB and perform basic database operations.

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Class 13: CRUD Operations with MongoDB and Mongoose

• Objective: Understand how to perform CRUD operations in MongoDB.
• Lab Tasks:

1.  Create a Mongoose model and schema.

2.  Implement create, read, update, and delete operations in your Node.js app.

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Class 14: Authentication with Passport.js

• Objective: Learn how to implement authentication in Node.js using Passport.js.
• Lab Tasks:

1.  Install and configure Passport.js in an Express app.

2.  Implement local authentication (username and password).

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Class 15: Implementing Sessions and Cookies

• Objective: Learn how to manage user sessions and cookies.
• Lab Tasks:

1.  Set up sessions using express-session.

2.  Implement login/logout functionality with session persistence.

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Class 16: Error Handling in Express.js

• Objective: Learn how to handle errors in Node.js applications.
• Lab Tasks:

1.  Create custom error-handling middleware in Express.

2.  Handle different types of errors (client, server) and display user-friendly messages.

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Class 17: Understanding Asynchronous Programming in Node.js

• Objective: Master asynchronous programming techniques.
• Lab Tasks:

1.  Use setTimeout() and setInterval() for timing events.

2.  Explore asynchronous operations using async/await.

3.  Use Promise to handle asynchronous results.

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Class 18: Working with Streams in Node.js

• Objective: Learn about streams and how to work with them.
• Lab Tasks:

1.  Implement a readable stream to read a file.

2.  Implement a writable stream to write data to a file.

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Class 19: File System Operations in Node.js

• Objective: Master file system operations in Node.js.
• Lab Tasks:

1.  Read from and write to files using the fs module.

2.  Implement directory operations (create, list files, delete files).

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Class 20: Debugging Node.js Applications

• Objective: Learn how to debug Node.js applications.
• Lab Tasks:

1.  Use console.log() and the Node.js debugger.

2.  Learn how to debug with IDE tools or VS Code's integrated debugger.

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Class 21: Introduction to Testing with Mocha and Chai

• Objective: Learn the basics of testing in Node.js.
• Lab Tasks:

1.  Install Mocha and Chai.

2.  Write a basic test for a function in your Node.js app.

3.  Run tests and analyze the output.

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Class 22: Unit Testing with Mocha and Chai

• Objective: Understand unit testing and write tests for individual components.
• Lab Tasks:

1.  Write tests for different functions.

2.  Use assertions from Chai to validate the output.

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Class 23: Integration Testing with Mocha and Chai

• Objective: Learn integration testing by testing combined modules.
• Lab Tasks:

1.  Test multiple components working together (e.g., API with database).

2.  Use mock data to simulate database interactions.

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Class 24: Using Environment Variables in Node.js

• Objective: Learn how to use environment variables for configuration.
• Lab Tasks:

1.  Set up environment variables with dotenv.

2.  Access environment variables in your Node.js application.

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Class 25: Working with WebSockets in Node.js

• Objective: Understand WebSockets and implement them in Node.js.
• Lab Tasks:

1.  Install ws WebSocket library.

2.  Create a simple chat application using WebSockets.

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Class 26: Building a RESTful API

• Objective: Learn to build a full RESTful API with Node.js and Express.
• Lab Tasks:

1.  Design a RESTful API.

2.  Implement CRUD operations for managing resources (e.g., users, products).

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Class 27: Handling Authentication with JWT (JSON Web Tokens)

• Objective: Learn how to implement JWT-based authentication.
• Lab Tasks:

1.  Install jsonwebtoken and implement user authentication.

2.  Generate and verify JWT tokens for protected routes.

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Class 28: Using Sequelize for ORM with MySQL

• Objective: Learn to use Sequelize as an ORM for MySQL.
• Lab Tasks:

1.  Set up Sequelize with MySQL.

2.  Create models, and perform CRUD operations.

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Class 29: Deploying Node.js Application

• Objective: Learn how to deploy a Node.js application to the cloud.
• Lab Tasks:

1.  Deploy a Node.js app to Heroku.

2.  Configure environment variables for deployment.

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Class 30: Building a Complete Application

• Objective: Put everything together to build a complete Node.js application.
• Lab Tasks:

1.  Design a simple project (e.g., a To-Do app, Blog app, or e-commerce API).

2.  Implement all necessary features (CRUD, authentication, API routes).

3.  Test the application thoroughly.

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