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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. 16 hours to complete

English

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What you will learn

Create server-side applications using the Node.js JavaScript runtime.
Extend your Node.js applications with third-party packages, including Express.
Use npm to manage Node.js packages in your Node.js application.
Write 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

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Shareable Certificate

Earn a Certificate upon completion

100% online

Start instantly and learn at your own schedule.

Coursera Labs

Includes hands on learning projects.

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Intermediate Level

Working knowledge of JavaScript

Approx. 16 hours to complete

English

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Instructors

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4.32/5 (66 Ratings)

Upkar Lidder

Senior Software Engineer

IBM

136,782 Learners

10 Courses

Sachin Jambur

27,514 Learners

2 Courses

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Syllabus - What you will learn from this course

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Week1

Week 1

2 hours to complete

Introduction to Server-Side JavaScript

2 hours to complete

5 videos (Total 17 min), 4 readings, 3 quizzes

5 videos

Welcome to Developing Cloud Applications with Node.js and React2mIntroduction to Node.js3mIntroduction to Server-Side JavaScript3mCreating a Web Server with Node.js2mWorking with Node.js Modules4m

4 readings

Before You Get Started2mModule 1 Summary5m Glossary - Introduction to Server-Side JavaScript10mCheatsheet - Introduction to Server-Side JavaScript10m

2 practice exercises

Practice Quiz16mGraded Quiz20m

Week2

Week 2

2 hours to complete

Asynchronous I/O with Callback Programming

2 hours to complete

4 videos (Total 18 min), 2 readings, 3 quizzes

Week3

Week 3

3 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. Get hands-on experience by using the Express web application framework. Discover how to manage package dependencies. Create a web server that listens to incoming requests. Use routing, middleware, and template rendering to extend the Node.js framework and handle dynamic content.

3 hours to complete

4 videos (Total 20 min), 3 readings, 3 quizzes

Week4

Week 4

3 hours to complete

Building a Rich Front-End Application using REACT & ES6

As you are becoming more proficient with JavaScript, you will find that it is a very dynamic language and looks different than the typical object-oriented languages. Now you will discover new features that make developing simpler and faster than older JavaScript capabilities. Explore how to access the React web framework user interface (UI) library and run a simple React application. Find ways to use React components and change their properties and states in a dynamic UI. You will use what you know about asynchronous calls to connect React to an external server.

3 hours to complete

8 videos (Total 39 min), 5 readings, 3 quizzes

8 videos

Introduction to ES66mIntroduction to Front End Frameworks and React.JS6mWorking with React Components5mPassing Data and States between Components6mConnecting React to External Services2mTesting Cloud Applications4mIntroduction to Logging3mIBM Cloud Monitoring with LogDNA and Sysdig2m

5 readings

Module 4 Summary5mGlossary - Building a Rich Front-End Application using REACT & ES610mCheatsheet - Building a Rich Front-End Application using REACT & ES610mBonus Lesson Introduction and Learning Objectives2mLesson Summary2m

2 practice exercises

Practice Quiz10mGraded Quiz20m

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TOP REVIEWS FROM DEVELOPING CLOUD APPS WITH NODE.JS AND REACT

by AMMay 18, 2021

Good guidance and information throughout the whole course. The final assignment is a bit challenging, but all in all the course is very good.

by RRAug 14, 2021

Very useful course since the learning resources on Node.js and React are relatively scarce online.

by OEJul 8, 2022

thanks to all ibm and coursera and mr ' Upakar Lidder " for all support

by MSDec 16, 2021

Very good for learning cloud development with Node.Js and React.

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