Node.js is a powerful JavaScript runtime environment, built on Google Chrome’s V8 JavaScript Engine. Node.js is open-source and cross-platform.
What is Node.js?
Node.js is not a programming language like Python, Java, or C/C++. Node.js is a runtime, similar to Java virtual machine, that converts JavaScript code into machine code. It is, widely used by thousands of developers around the world to develop I/O-intensive web applications like video streaming sites, single-page applications, and other web applications.
With Node.js, it is possible to use JavaScript as a backend. With JavaScript already being a popular choice for frontend development, application development around MERN (MongoDB, Express, React, and Node.js.) and MEAN (MongoDB, Express, Angular, and Node.js) stacks is being increasingly employed by developers.
Why Learn Node.js?
Node.js can be used to fulfill multiple purposes like server-side programming, building APIs, etc.
- Node.js is used for server-side programming with JavaScript. Hence, you can use a single programming language (JavaScript) for both front-end and back-end development.
- Node.js implements asynchronous execution of tasks in a single thread with the async and await technique. This makes Node.js applications significantly faster than multi-threaded applications.
- Node.js is being used to build command line applications, web applications, real-time chat applications, REST APIs, etc.
Requirements
- Basic Understanding of JavaScript
- Knowledge of HTML and CSS
- Familiarity with Command Line Interface (CLI)
- Basic Understanding of Web Development Concepts
- Setting Up Development Environment
- Understanding of JSON (JavaScript Object Notation)
- Familiarity with MongoDB (optional)
- Willingness to Learn and Experiment
Features
- Comprehensive Curriculum
- Hands-On Projects
- Real-World Application Development
- Asynchronous Programming and Event-Driven Architecture
- Middleware Concepts
- Database Integration
- RESTful API Development
- User Authentication and Authorization
- Deployment Strategies
Target audiences
- Students and Recent Graduates
- Beginner Web Developers
- Front-End Developers
- Aspiring Full-Stack Developers
- Software Engineers and Programmers
- Entrepreneurs and Start-up Founders
- Tech Enthusiasts and Hobbyists
- Backend Developers Transitioning to JavaScript