Developing Back-End Apps with Node.js and Express

IBM introduces server-side JavaScript through Node.js, then uses Express to organize a web application. Asynchronous programming and package management support the API work. Hands-on labs and a final project make this a focused option for moving from browser JavaScript into backend development.

What you will learn

• Develop a server-side JavaScript application.
• Manage project packages with npm.
• Implement Express routes and asynchronous operations.

Who this suits

Learners with JavaScript and Git knowledge, as specified in the provider’s course description.

Before you enroll

Preview the Node.js, package and database versions used in the lessons. Authentication, hosting and payment examples need additional testing before real deployment. Start with a local application and fictional data, then check the current documentation when a dependency behaves differently.

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Put it into practice

Build a local service with several routes and explain how one asynchronous operation is handled before the response is returned.

Source and review

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