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In a recent Stack Overflow survey, Node.js was used by about 50% of the developers who answered the survey, making it the most used server-side technology. Express ranked as the fourth most popular web technology overall, making it the most popular server-side web framework.   
In this course, you will focus on Node.js and Express. Specifically, you will 

- develop applications using asynchronous callbacks and promises

- create REST APIs and perform CRUD operations

- implement authentication and session management

Throughout the course, you will complete numerous hands-on labs to gain practical experience. At the end of the course, you will demonstrate your Node skills with a final project to build your portfolio.
 
This course will help you succeed as a back-end or full-stack developer. It suits those in IT looking to step up in their careers or new graduates seeking to establish their server-side skills. This course suits those who need to manage cloud-centric projects.

Note: This course requires knowledge of JavaScript and Git.

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Intermediate Level

Working knowledge of JavaScript

Approx. 12 hours to complete

English

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What you will learn

Create server-side applications using the Node.js JavaScript run time.
Extend your Node.js applications with third-party packages and frameworks, including Express.
Use npm to manage Node.js packages in your Node.js application.
Develop asynchronous callback functions and promises to complete asynchronous operations.

Skills you will gain

Web Development
back-end development
Server-side JavaScript
express
Computer Science

Flexible deadlines

Reset deadlines in accordance to your schedule.

Shareable Certificate

Earn a Certificate upon completion

100% online

Start instantly and learn at your own schedule.

Course 5 of 12 in the

IBM Full Stack Software Developer Professional Certificate

Intermediate Level

Working knowledge of JavaScript

Approx. 12 hours to complete

English

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Upkar Lidder

Senior Software Engineer

IBM

135,635 Learners

10 Courses

Sachin Jambur

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2 Courses

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Syllabus - What you will learn from this course

Week1

Week 1

2 hours to complete

Introduction to Server-Side JavaScript

2 hours to complete

9 videos (Total 41 min), 2 readings, 3 quizzes

9 videos

Course Introduction: Welcome to Developing Back-End Apps with Node.js & Express3mWhat is Back End Development?7mIntroduction to Node.js3mExpert Viewpoints: Introductory Thoughts on Server-Side JavaScript and Node.js5mImport and Require5mIntroduction to Server-Side JavaScript3mCreating a Web Server with Node.js2mWorking with Node.js Modules4mOverview of Node Package Manager5m

2 readings

Welcome2mModule Summary2m

2 practice exercises

Practice Quiz16mGraded Quiz20m

Week2

Week 2

2 hours to complete

Asynchronous I/O with callback programming

2 hours to complete

7 videos (Total 32 min), 1 reading, 4 quizzes

Week3

Week 3

4 hours to complete

Express Web Application Framework

When you use Node.js to build a hypertext transfer protocol (HTTP) server, you will discover that the default Node.js framework is low-level. You can extend its features with third-party packages such as Express. Get hands-on experience with the Express web application framework by creating a web server that listens to incoming requests. You also learn how to implement authorization with Express. Use routing, middleware, and template rendering to extend the Node.js framework and handle dynamic content.

4 hours to complete

9 videos (Total 52 min), 3 readings, 4 quizzes

9 videos

Extending Node.js4mExpert Viewpoints: Working with Third-Party Node.js Extensions2mIntroduction to Web Frameworks7mExpress Web Application Framework6mYour First Express Web Application3mExpert Viewpoints: Working with Back-end JavaScript Frameworks and Express3mRouting, Middleware, and Templating7mAuthentication in Node JS7mExpress Best Practices7m

3 readings

Introduction to Middleware & Routers 3mHTTP Methods and Rest APIs5mModule Summary1m

2 practice exercises

Practice Quiz18mGraded Quiz20m

Week4

Week 4

4 hours to complete

Final Project

In this module, you will complete two related projects: a practice project and a final project. The practice project walks you through code that performs CRUD operations for given user details on an Express server using session and JWT authentication and then tests the code using Postman. For the final project, you assume the role of a back-end developer working on a server-side application that stores, retrieves, and manages book ratings and reviews. You will submit screenshots of your application, and then your peers will review the project based on a rubric provided. You will also be expected to review two of your peer’s projects.

4 hours to complete

3 readings

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TOP REVIEWS FROM DEVELOPING BACK-END APPS WITH NODE.JS AND EXPRESS

by SBMar 13, 2023

This is a very nice course. I am very much grateful for this course.

by AAMar 16, 2023

It was great learning experience. But the content can be improved more advanced concepts and be added. So that one can directly apply for jobs after completing the course.

by AMMar 8, 2023

It's a good course for beginners. The videos are great , but task descriptions are often very vague.

by SKMar 12, 2023

Very useful to learn & practice backend app development

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About the IBM Full Stack Software Developer Professional Certificate

This Professional Certificate will equip you with key skills and technical know-how to kickstart your career as a Full-Stack Cloud Native Application Developer. Guided by IBM, you will learn to build your own cloud-based applications and work with the technologies behind them. This program consists of 10 courses with ample instructional content as well as hands-on exercises and projects designed to hone your skills and help you build your portfolio.

No prior programming experience or Cloud background is required to start this program. You'll skill up with the tools and technologies that successful software developers use to build, deploy, test, run, and manage Full Stack Cloud Native applications, giving you the practical skills to begin a new career in an in-demand area. The courses in this program will help you develop skill sets in many technologies including: Cloud foundations, HTML, CSS, JavaScript, GitHub, Node.js, React, Cloud Native practices, DevOps, CI/CD, Containers, Docker, Kubernetes, OpenShift, Istio, Python, Databases, SQL, NoSQL, Django ORM, Bootstrap, Application Security, Microservices, Serverless computing, and more. After completing all the courses in the program, including the capstone project, you will have developed several applications using front-end and back-end technologies and deployed them on a cloud platform using Cloud Native methodologies. Additionally, this program is ACE® recommended—when you complete, you can earn college credits.

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What career paths does this course support?
This course will help you succeed as a back-end or full-stack developer. This course is suitable for those in IT looking to step up in their careers or new graduates seeking to further establish their server-side skills. This course also suits IT decision-makers who need to manage more cloud-centric projects or those in another field who want to talk about server-side computing more knowledgeably.  
Why is learning about Node.js and Express important?
Developing back-end apps is a sought after skill set in today's app environment. Node.js and Express are both leading tools for developing backend apps. In a recent Stack Overflow survey, Node.js was used by about 50% of the developers who answered the survey, making it the most used server-side technology. Express ranked as the fourth most popular web technology overall, making it the most popular server-side web framework.

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