Node.js API Masterclass With Express & MongoDB

🚀 Node.js API Masterclass With Express & MongoDB 🧩

Course Headline: Build a Real-World Backend for a Bootcamp Directory App from Scratch!

Course Description:

Welcome to the "Node.js API Masterclass With Express & MongoDB" where you'll embark on an exciting journey to construct a comprehensive backend API for DevCamper, a hypothetical bootcamp directory application. This isn't just another tutorial; we're building a professional-grade project that will be deployed and come with its own documentation. You'll gain in-depth knowledge of Node.js, Express, and MongoDB, and by the end of this project-based course, you'll have a fully functional API to show for it!

Here's a sneak peek at what you'll master throughout this course: 🎓

• HTTP Essentials: Understand the foundational aspects of HTTP protocols.
• Postman Client: Master RESTful APIs using Postman to test your endpoints.
• Express Framework: Learn how to use Express to create a robust backend API.
• Routing & Controllers: Implement routing and controllers with best practices.
• MongoDB Atlas & Compass: Work with MongoDB Atlas as your hosted database solution and Compass for data management.
• Mongoose ODM: Utilize Mongoose to interact with MongoDB in an object-oriented way.
• Advanced Query Techniques: Handle complex queries like pagination, filtering, and more.
• Models & Relationships: Design models that represent your data accurately and understand how they relate to each other.
• Middleware (Express & Mongoose): Enhance and protect your API using middleware.
• MongoDB Geospatial Index / GeoJSON: Add geographical aspects to your database queries.
• Geocoding: Translate addresses into geographic coordinates and vice versa.
• Custom Error Handling: Develop a robust error handling strategy for your API.
• User Roles & Permissions: Secure your API by implementing roles and permissions.
• Aggregation: Perform complex data aggregations.
• Photo Upload: Allow users to upload images securely and efficiently.
• Authentication With JWT & Cookies: Secure your application with JSON Web Tokens (JWT) and HTTP cookies for session management.
• Emailing Password Reset Tokens: Send secure password reset emails.
• Custom Database Seeder Using JSON Files: Populate your database with initial data for testing or development purposes.
• Password & Token Hashing: Securely store user credentials and tokens using hashing techniques.
• Security: NoSQL Injection, XSS, etc: Protect your API against common security threats.
• Creating Documentation: Write clear and concise documentation for your API.
• Deployment With PM2, NGINX, SSL: Learn how to deploy your API with a process manager like PM2, set up an NGINX server, and secure it with an SSL certificate.

Why this course? 🌟

The world of web development is evolving rapidly. Today's trend of frontend frameworks like React, Angular, and Vue has led to a division between backend and frontend development. This course focuses on the backend side, where you'll become an expert in building extensive APIs that can be paired with any modern frontend technology to create full-stack applications.

What makes this course unique? 🌐

Unlike other tutorials that stop at a simple CRUD REST API, this course dives deep into advanced topics such as authentication, roles and permissions, password reset tokens, email functionality, geocoding, and much more. It's designed to give you the full experience of being a backend engineer, preparing you for real-world applications and challenges.

Join us on this comprehensive Node.js journey with Express and MongoDB, and emerge as a true backend API expert! 🏆

Enroll now to start building your own real-world backend API and take the next step in your web development career! 🚀✨