Node.js coding

Node.js is a programming platform, intended for JavaScript code execution out of the browser. It lets you code backend(server code) for dynamic websites and web apps using popular JavaScript language.

Who are these classes suitable for?
The classes are suitable for those who have learned how to code web pages using HTML and CSS, who had mastered JavaScript, and want to go to the next level in the field of web development.

Why is it worth learning, particularly Node.js?
Nowadays, the Node.js platform has a wide range of advantages over the other ways of backend coding.

1. The simple and popular JavaScript language is used there.
2. Before the appearance of Node.js, people had to learn separate programming languages such as PHP, Python, Ruby, and so on in order to code backend. Thanks to Node.js this necessity has gone as the platform lets you code the backend of the site using the language that any web developer is familiar with JavaScript.
3. A well-stocked library and regular updates.
4. The Node.js platform has a wide range of opportunities, the number of which is growing with every updated version.
5. Specialists are in demand in the labor market.
6. Because of the platform’s popularity, the number of vacancies for web developers, who have a great command of Node.js, is increasing non-stop.

What will a student learn?
During this course, a student will acquire the necessary skills for the major web apps (interactive sites) development. Also, a student will create his own project that later can be proudly attached to his web developer portfolio.

Technical requirements:
All you need to do is to install Visual Studio Code.

Major topics:
1. The basic principles of working with the Node.js platform
Installing Node.js
Simple script writing and launching
Creation and connection of modules
Working with file system
Events

2. Working with the http module
What is the http protocol?
Http server creation
Working with http requests

3. Working with the MongoDB databases
MongoDB and Mongoose installing
Connection to the databases, data addition, and deletion
Data searching and modification of the current notes

4. Authentication and authorization
Working with sessions
Working with cookies
Simple registration, authentication and authorization
Sending emails

5. WebSocket
Acquaintance with the WevSocket technology
Chat development
Server game development