Learning Node.js Development: Learn the fundamentals of Node.js, and deploy and test Node.js applications on the web - Softcover

Mead, Andrew

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1788395549 ISBN 13: 9781788395540

Publisher: Packt Publishing, 2018

Synopsis

A comprehensive, easy-to-follow guide to creating complete Node apps and understanding how to build, deploy, and test your own apps.

Key Features:

• Entirely project-based and practical
• Explains the "Why" of Node.js features, not just the "how", providing you with a deep understanding and enabling you to easily apply concepts in your own applications
• Covers the full range of technologies around Node.js - NPM, version control with Git, and much more

Book Description:

Learning Node.js Development is a practical, project-based book that provides you with all you need to get started as a Node.js developer. Node is a ubiquitous technology on the modern web, and an essential part of any web developers' toolkit. If you are looking to create real-world Node applications, or you want to switch careers or launch a side project to generate some extra income, then you're in the right place. This book has been written around a single goal-turning you into a professional Node developer capable of developing, testing, and deploying real-world production applications.

Learning Node.js Development is built from the ground up around the latest version of Node.js (version 9.x.x). You'll be learning all the cutting-edge features available only in the latest software versions.

This book cuts through the mass of information available around Node and delivers the essential skills that you need to become a Node developer. It takes you through creating complete apps and understanding how to build, deploy, and test your own Node apps. It maps out everything in a comprehensive, easy-to-follow package designed to get you up and running quickly.

What You Will Learn:

• Learn the fundamentals of Node
• Build apps that respond to user input
• Master working with servers
• Learn how to test and debug applications
• Deploy and update your apps in the real world
• Create responsive asynchronous web applications

Who this book is for:

This book targets anyone looking to launch their own Node applications, switch careers, or freelance as a Node developer. You should have a basic understanding of JavaScript in order to follow this course.

About this title

About the Author

Andrew Mead - A Full-stack Developer & Teacher Andrew is a full-stack developer living in beautiful Philadelphia! He launched his first course in 2014 and had a blast teaching and helping others. Since then, he has launched 3 courses with over 110,000 students and over 18,000 5-star reviews. He currently teaches JavaScript, React, and Node. Before he ever thought about teaching, he created a web app development company. He has helped companies of all sizes launch production web applications to their customers. He had the honor of working with awesome companies like Siemens, Mixergy, and Parkloco. He had a Computer Science degree from Temple University, and I've been programming for just over a decade. I love creating, programming, launching, learning, teaching, and biking. He can't wait to see you inside one of my courses!

Edition details

• Publisher: Packt Publishing
• Publication date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1788395549
• ISBN 13: 9781788395540
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 658