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.
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.
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 callbacks, promises, and async/await
Using MongoDB or file systems to store data
Creating real backend projects (e.g., task manager, blog API)
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
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
Backend Developer