NodeJS Syllabus |

  1. Introduction to Node.js
  • Students learn what Node.js is and why it is used for backend development.
  • Covers V8 Engine, non-blocking I/O, and event-driven architecture.
  • Explains benefits like speed, scalability, and single-threaded model.
  • Helps students understand Node’s role in modern full-stack development.
  1. Environment Setup
  • Learn to install Node.js, npm, and VS Code editor.
  • Understand project folder structure and package.json creation.
  • Introduces npm commands, dependencies, and scripts.
  • Prepares a working environment for building Node.js applications.
  1. Core Modules in Node.js
  • Students explore built-in modules like fs, path, http, url, os.
  • Learn how to read/write files, work with directories, and create servers.
  • Covers synchronous vs asynchronous operations.
  • Builds strong understanding of Node’s powerful standard library.
  1. Node.js Event Loop
  • Teaches how Node handles asynchronous tasks efficiently.
  • Covers call stack, event queue, callbacks, and promises.
  • Helps students understand how Node performs without blocking.
  • Essential for writing high-performance backend applications.
  1. Creating Web Server
  • Students learn to create HTTP servers without any framework.
  • Understand request and response handling.
  • Learn routing basics manually.
  • Builds foundation to understand Express.js later.
  1. npm & Package Management
  • Covers installing, updating, and removing npm packages.
  • Students learn about package.json and package-lock.json.
  • Introduces global vs local packages.
  • Helps manage dependencies efficiently in real projects.
  1. Express.js Framework
  • Students learn the most popular web framework for Node.js.
  • Covers routing, middleware, and request handling.
  • Helps build structured and scalable server-side apps.
  • Essential for backend APIs and full-stack development.
  1. Middleware in Express
  • Explains what middleware is and how it works in Express.
  • Students learn built-in, third-party, and custom middleware.
  • Used for logging, validation, session handling, and security.
  • Helps structure backend logic clearly and efficiently.
  1. Template Engines
  • Covers EJS, Handlebars, and Pug template engines.
  • Students learn how to render dynamic HTML pages from server.
  • Teaches layout, partials, and passing data to views.
  • Useful for server-side rendered applications.
  1. Working with REST APIs
  • Students learn to build RESTful APIs using Express.js.
  • Covers GET, POST, PUT, DELETE methods.
  • Learn to send JSON responses and manage API routes.
  • Core skill for modern app development.
  1. MongoDB Integration (Mongoose)
  • Teaches connecting Node.js with MongoDB using Mongoose library.
  • Covers schema, models, validation, and CRUD operations.
  • Students learn how backend interacts with database.
  • Important for real-time full-stack applications.
  1. Authentication & Authorization
  • Covers login system using JWT (JSON Web Tokens).
  • Teaches password hashing with bcrypt.
  • Students learn protected routes and access control.
  • Foundation for secure backend applications.
  1. Error Handling
  • Students learn try/catch, async error handling, and Express error middleware.
  • Helps catch server-side issues and send clean error responses.
  • Covers debugging techniques.
  • Important for building reliable backend systems.
  1. File Upload & File Handling
  • Covers uploading images/files using Multer.
  • Students learn file validation and storage techniques.
  • Teaches reading/writing files using fs module.
  • Used in projects like blogs, admin dashboards, and e-commerce.
  1. Web Security
  • Covers essential security practices for Node.js apps.
  • Includes CORS, Helmet, Rate Limiting, and sanitization.
  • Students learn to protect APIs from attacks.
  • Helps build safe and production-ready applications.
  1. Real-Time Apps with Socket.io
  • Students learn how to create real-time communication using sockets.
  • Build features like live chat, notifications, and tracking.
  • Understand websockets and event-based communication.
  • Adds interactivity to modern applications.
  1. Deployment of Node.js
  • Students learn to deploy apps to cloud platforms.
  • Covers Heroku, Render, Railway, and VPS servers.
  • Learn environment variables and production builds.
  • Helps publish real, online working applications.
  1. Final Project
  • Students build a complete real-time or CRUD application.
  • Includes authentication, database, routing, and API integration.
  • Encourages real-world problem solving and creativity.
  • Adds a strong portfolio project for career or college.

 

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