Back-end Application Development with Node.js and Express (edX)

In this course, you will focus on Node.js and Express. Specifically, you will

- develop applications using asynchronous callbacks and promises

- create REST APIs and perform CRUD operations

- implement authentication and session management

Throughout the course, you will complete numerous hands-on labs to gain practical experience. At the end of the course, you will demonstrate your Node skills with a final project to build your portfolio.

This course will help you succeed as a back-end or full-stack developer. It suits those in IT looking to step up in their careers or new graduates seeking to establish their server-side skills. This course suits those who need to manage cloud-centric projects.

Note: This course requires knowledge of JavaScript and Git.

This course is part of the following programs:

- Full Stack Application Development MicroBachelors

- Cloud and Application Development Foundations Professional Certificate

- Full Stack Developer Professional Certificate.

What you'll learn

- Create server-side applications using the Node.js JavaScript runtime.

- Extend your Node.js applications with third-party packages, including Express.

- Use npm to manage Node.js packages in your Node.js application.

- Write asynchronous callback functions and promises to complete asynchronous operations.