Introduction to Node.js Development

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🌟 Course Headline: "Basics of creating a server using Node, a useful framework called Express, server-side templates, and deploying on Heroku."

Your Journey into Full-Stack JavaScript Development Begins Here! 🚀

Welcome to the Introduction to Node.js Development course by RefactorU LLC, where you'll unlock the potential of JavaScript to build powerful, scalable applications for the web. With Node.js, you can harness the same language used on the client side to handle server-side logic, making your development process smoother and more efficient.

Course Description: Node is an extraordinary runtime built on Chrome's V8 JavaScript engine that enables developers to run JavaScript on the server. In this comprehensive course, we'll start by setting up your Node environment and progress through the creation of a robust server using Node's core features. We'll then explore the powerful Express framework, which simplifies web application development in Node, and master server-side templating for dynamic content generation.

As we delve deeper into the course, you'll learn how to structure your applications effectively using MV* architectures, ensuring maintainable and scalable codebases. Finally, we'll walk through deploying your Node application on Heroku, a cloud platform that enables developers to deploy, manage, and scale applications seamlessly.

👉 What You'll Get:

• 17 in-depth videos: Dive into over 78 minutes of expert-led lectures and step-by-step explanations, crafted to solidify your understanding of Node basics.
• 6 external resource files: Supplement your learning with additional materials designed to deepen your knowledge.
• 7 exercises: Reinforce what you've learned with hands-on tasks that will help you master the introductory concepts of Node.js development.

🎓 What You'll Learn:

• Introduction to Node: Understand the core principles and features that make Node a powerful server-side technology.
• Client vs Server: Distinguish between client-side and server-side development in JavaScript.
• Running Node: Set up your own Node environment and learn how to run Node applications.
• Modules: Discover how to manage your code using Node modules, enhancing readability and maintainability.
• Git Ignore: Learn what should (and shouldn't) be included in your version control system.
• Node Server: Build a basic HTTP server in Node and understand the fundamentals of handling HTTP requests.
• Using the Express Framework: Leverage Express to create robust, minimalist web applications with ease.
• Nodemon: Automate the restarting of your development server during the coding process.
• Using Jade Templating: Create dynamic and reusable HTML templates using Jade (now known as Pug).
• Model View Controller (MVC): Implement a widely-adopted software architecture to organize your code more efficiently.
• Deploying to the Web: Learn how to deploy your Node application to a live server, focusing on Heroku in this course.
• Heroku: Explore one of the most popular cloud platforms for deploying and scaling applications.
• Additional Resources: Access further learning materials to support your growth as a developer.
• Exercises: Engage with practical tasks that will help you solidify your knowledge and skills.

👩‍💻 Join us on this exciting adventure into the realm of Node.js development, where the possibilities are endless! 🌐

Enroll in "Introduction to Node.js Development" today and start building your future in web development. With our expert-led course and comprehensive resources, you'll be deploying your own applications in no time! 💻✨