Master backend engineering with Node.js through 15 hands-on lessons. This crash course takes you from understanding Node.js internals to deploying production-ready APIs on AWS.
What You’ll Learn
- Node.js Internals — How the event loop, libuv, and V8 work together
- API Development — Build REST APIs with Express and Nest.js
- Authentication — Implement JWT, sessions, and OAuth flows
- Databases — Work with PostgreSQL, MongoDB, and Redis
- Messaging — Integrate RabbitMQ and AWS SQS for async processing
- Real-time — Build WebSocket applications with Socket.io
- DevOps — Docker, testing, logging, and AWS deployment
Prerequisites
- Solid JavaScript/TypeScript fundamentals
- Basic understanding of HTTP and REST
- Familiarity with npm and the command line
Who This Is For
Backend developers who want to build production-grade Node.js applications. Whether you’re coming from another language or leveling up your Node.js skills, this course covers the patterns and tools used in real-world systems.