Build your first production-grade web app from scratch using Node.js, Express, MongoDB, authentication, and testing with guidance from a member of the Express Technical Committee as well as a Node.js core collaborator and releaser Key Features Learn JavaScript, async programming, and event-driven architectures in Node.js - Discover best practices for secure deployment and testing of Node.js apps - Build a feature-rich web app from scratch using MongoDB, Express.js, and passport.js, including testing - Purchase of the print or Kindle book includes a free PDF eBook Book Description Node.js revolutionizes server-side JavaScript development and empowers developers to build efficient, scalable, and versatile applications across a range of use cases. This book is written by a Node.js core collaborator and releaser and is the only book for beginners on Node.js. It takes you on a progressive learning path that will give you the skills needed to leverage Node.js. You’ll learn Node.js fundamentals and refresh your knowledge of JavaScript before transitioning to the development of modern web applications using Node.js, Express.js, and MongoDB. You’ll get hands-on with complex topics such as asynchronous programming, npm libraries, event-driven patterns for HTTP servers, RESTful API, and JSON Web Tokens. The final chapters will walk you through the deployment process, offering insights into various strategies, including bare metal setups, virtual machines, and containerization with Docker. You’ll also be guided through the use of Process Manager 2 (PM2) for efficient process management. By the end of this Node.js book, you'll have the skills to craft, test, and deploy Node.js web applications confidently and use this powerful stack in your day-to-day projects. What you will learn Build solid and secure Node.js applications from scratch - Discover how to consume and publish npm packages effectively - Master patterns for refactoring and evolving your applications over time - Gain a deep understanding of essential web development principles, including HTTP, RESTful API design, JWT, authentication, authorization, and error handling - Implement robust testing strategies to enhance the quality and reliability of your applications - Deploy your Node.js applications to production environments using Docker and PM2 Who this book is for This book is for developers eager to learn Node.js swiftly and utilize it for web app development. Front-end developers looking to delve into back-end development or become full-stack developers using Node.js will also benefit from this book’s comprehensive coverage of topics. Before you get started with this book, you’ll need to be familiar with the basics of coding (JavaScript programming or another language), Git and/or GitHub, and front-end development, as these topics aren’t covered in the book. Table of Contents Introduction to Node.js - Setting Up the Development Environment - JavaScript Fundamentals - Asynchronous Programming - Node.js Core Libraries - External Modules and NPM - Event-Driven Architecture - Testing in Node.js - Handling HTTP and REST API - Building Web Applications with Express - Building a Web Application Project from Scratch - Data Persistence with MongoDB - User Authentication and Authorization with Passport.js - Error Handling in Node.js - Securing Web Applications - Deploying Node.js Applications - Dockerizing a Node.js Application “A book that takes you from zero to complete development in Node with Express, including deployment and containerization with Docker. Very practical and readable. If you have no knowledge of JavaScript and Node.js, it's perfect because it has a section entirely dedicated to it. Gradually, it delves into the fundamentals of Node.js, including testing, and concludes with the development of a complete application. Highly recommended for those who want to get started with Node.js and for experienced developers looking to refresh their knowledge.” Carlos Azaustre, Software Engineer and Professor at Universidad Europea, Developer Content Creator, Google Developer Expert in Web and Firebase, Microsoft MVP 2022-2023 “Node.js for Beginners is an exceptional guide to learn Node.js. The book is structured to provide a comprehensive understanding of Node.js, starting with its fundamentals and JavaScript basics, to then finish with asynchronous programming and event-driven architecture. As a Docker Captain, Ulises's expertise shines through every page. The Dockerizing a Node.js Application chapter is particularly interesting. The author explains very clearly the Docker lifecycle, from creating and managing Docker images to integrating continuous integration (CI) pipelines with GitHub Actions. Ulises also introduces the Twelve-Factor App principles, providing a solid foundation for building scalable applications. I can confidently say this book is an invaluable resource for modern developers. It is practical and insightful. The inclusion of practical