King : 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.
   • [ ] Learn about non-blocking I/O.
   • [ ] 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.
   • [ ] Create and publish npm packages.
   • [ ] Manage dependencies with package.json.
   • [ ] Install and update packages.

4. File System Operations

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

5. Debugging Node.js Applications

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

6. Event Loop and Callbacks

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

7. HTTP Server with Node.js

   • [ ] Create a basic HTTP server.
   • [ ] Handle HTTP requests and responses.
   • [ ] Implement routing in a server.

8. Express.js Framework

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

9. Middleware in Express.js

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

10. RESTful APIs with Express.js

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

11. Authentication and Authorization

    • [ ] Explore user authentication strategies.