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Introduction to Node.js

Learn the fundamentals of Node.js and start building fast, scalable server-side applications using JavaScript. This beginner-friendly course guides you through everything from setting up a server to creating APIs and working with databases.

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  • Last Updated Jun 24, 2025

About This Course

Course Description: Node.js for Beginners

Step into the world of backend development with Node.js, the powerful runtime environment that lets you build scalable, high-performance web applications using JavaScript.

This course is designed for beginners who already know basic JavaScript and want to expand their skills into server-side programming. You’ll start by learning how Node.js works under the hood, and then move on to building real-world backend projects from scratch.

By the end of this course, you'll be able to set up a Node.js server, create RESTful APIs, connect to databases, and understand how backend systems work—all using JavaScript.


What You’ll Learn:

  • How Node.js works and what makes it different

  • Setting up a Node.js project with NPM

  • Working with built-in and third-party modules

  • Building and structuring RESTful APIs with Express.js

  • Handling asynchronous code with callbackspromises, and async/await

  • Using MongoDB or file systems to store data

  • Creating real backend projects (e.g., task manager, blog API)


Who This Course Is For:

  • JavaScript developers looking to move into backend development

  • Beginners in full-stack web development

  • Frontend developers wanting to become full-stack developers

  • Anyone interested in learning how servers and APIs work

    Course Requirements / Prerequisites

    • Basic understanding of JavaScript (variables, functions, arrays, objects)

    • Familiarity with HTML/CSS is helpful but not required

    • A computer with Node.js and npm installed (setup will be covered)

    • A code editor like VS Code

    • Internet connection for downloading packages and tools

    • Curious to learn backend and build real-world projects

Course Instructor

Team member
Olasubomi Makinde

Backend Developer