Gemechis : node.js : 3 weeks

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Learning Objectives

1.Introduction to Node.js

• [x] Understand what Node.js is.
  • [x] Differentiate between Node.js and Browser JavaScript.
  • [x] Explore server-side JavaScript.
  • [x] Learn about non-blocking I/O.
  • [x] Understand event-driven architecture.

2.Setting Up Node.js

• [x] Install Node.js and npm.
• [x] Manage versions with nvm.
• [x] Create your first Node.js script.
• [x] Run scripts with Node.js.

3. Modules and npm

   • [x] Import and export modules.
   • [x] Create and publish npm packages.
   • [x] Manage dependencies with package.json.
   • [x] Install and update packages.

4.File System Operations

• [x] Read and write files.
• [x] Work with directories.
• [x] Compare asynchronous vs. synchronous file operations.

5.Debugging Node.js Applications

• [x] Explore debugging tools and techniques.
• [x] Use the Node.js debugger.
• [x] Debug memory leaks.
  • [x] Understand callbacks.
• [x] Avoid callback hell.
• [x] Apply the error-first callback pattern.

6.Event Loop and Callbacks

• [x] Understand the event-driven programming model.
• [x] Use the EventEmitter class.
• [x] Handle events with callbacks.

7.HTTP Server with Node.js

• [x] Create a basic HTTP server.
• [x] Handle HTTP requests and responses. I - [ ] mplement routing in a server.

8..Express.js Framework

• [x] Get introduced to Express.js.
• [x] Create routes and handle requests.
• [x] Understand middleware and its role in Express.js.

9.Middleware in Express.js

• [x] Write custom middleware.
• [x] Use built-in middleware for common tasks.
• [x] Implement error handling middleware.

10.RESTful APIs with Express.js

• [x] Design RESTful APIs.
• [x] Handle CRUD operations.
• [x] Use Express.js for API development.

11.Authentication and Authorization

• [x] Explore user authentication strategies.