Node js with Test Driven Development

Master Node.js with Test-Driven Development: Build a RESTful Backend 🚀

Course Overview 📘✨

Welcome to "Node.js with Test Driven Development"! In this course, we're going to build a fully functional backend REST application using express.js within the Node.js ecosystem. Our application will be named Hoaxify, and by the end of this journey, you'll have a solid understanding of how to create, test, and manage a real-world Node.js service.

What You'll Learn 🎓

Building a RESTful Web Service with Express.js:

• Validation: Ensure that incoming data meets the necessary requirements.
• Internationalization: Make your application accessible to users across the globe.
• Static Resource Serving: Serve static files efficiently and effectively.
• Caching: Optimize performance by implementing caching strategies.
• JSON Manipulation: Handle JSON data with ease and precision.
• External Services Interaction: Integrate with various external services to enhance functionality.

Database Operations with Sequelize:

• ORM Mastery: Utilize Sequelize as an Object-Relational Mapper for database interactions.
• Database Version History & Migrations: Manage your database schema changes systematically.

Test-Driven Development (TDD) Fundamentals:

• Understanding TDD: Learn the core concepts of writing tests before code.
• Code Quality & Reusability: See how TDD impacts the quality and reusability of your code.
• Confidence in Refactoring: Gain confidence in refactoring existing implementations without breaking functionality.

Deployment & Automation:

• Heroku Deployment: Deploy your application to the cloud with Heroku.
• Google Cloud Deployment: Set up an instance in Google Cloud and deploy your application there.
• GitHub Actions for Automation: Automate your deployment process using GitHub Actions.

Hands-On Practice 🛠️

This course is designed with practice at its core. Every piece of code we write will be for our actual application, Hoaxify. We will incrementally build the application in a structured manner, focusing on implementing one requirement at a time without skipping ahead. This step-by-step approach ensures you understand each part of the process before moving on to more complex features.

Incremental Learning & Application:

• We will start with a simple implementation and gradually introduce new functionalities as needed.
• By implementing features sequentially, you'll build a comprehensive application that is well-structured and robust.
• Following this practice, you'll gain a deep understanding of REST web service requirements and how to implement them using Node.js by adhering to the principles of Test-Driven Development (TDD).

Join us on this exciting learning adventure and emerge as a proficient developer capable of building, testing, and deploying real-world applications with confidence and expertise! 💻🚀