Unleash the Power of Node.js for Building Enterprise-Grade, Scalable Server-Side Applications.

Book Description

Unlock the full potential of Node.js for modern web development with this comprehensive handbook to developing applications and services.

The book will cover the fundamentals to advanced techniques, and explore the intricacies of building powerful applications. You will master Express server creation, develop RESTful APIs with efficient routing, and dive into MongoDB for seamless data persistence.

It will uncover the nuances of template engines, middleware, and robust authentication methods. Leverage Socket.IO for real-time capabilities and adeptly handle errors with effective logging. The projects will double as versatile boilerplates for kickstarting your own development endeavors.

In the later chapter, you will learn Test-Driven Development with Mocha, gain insights into debugging, and perfect the art of building and deploying Node.js applications.

Each example in the book adheres to common best practices, providing valuable insights to help you avoid common pitfalls. Designed as both a learning resource and a reference guide, this book equips you with the knowledge to tackle challenging problems at any stage of development.

Table of Contents

1. 
   

   Getting Started with Node.js

   
   


2. 
   

   Deep Dive into Node.js

   
   


3. 
   

   Introducing Express.js

   
   


4. 
   

   Creating REST API and Routing

   
   


5. 
   

   Working with MongoDB

   
   


6. 
   

   Data Persistence

   
   


7. 
   

   Template Engines

   
   


8. 
   

   Middleware Functions

   
   


9. 
   

   Authentication and Authorization

   
   


10. 
    

    Socket.IO

    
    


11. 
    

    Handling and Logging Errors

    
    


12. 
    

    TDD with Mocha and Chai

    
    


13. 
    

    Debugging

    
    


14. 
    

    Build and Deployments

    
    


15. 
    

    Future Scope

    
    

Index