Backend Development: Node.js, Express, MongoDB & REST APIs

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Backend Development: Node.js, Express, MongoDB & REST APIs

This course is part of Full-Stack Web Development: PHP, HTML, CSS & JavaScript Specialization

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3 modules

Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.

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14 hours to complete

3 weeks at 4 hours a week

Flexible schedule

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3 modules

Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.

Intermediate level

Recommended experience

14 hours to complete

3 weeks at 4 hours a week

Flexible schedule

Learn at your own pace

What you'll learn

Understand server-side architecture principles and evaluate different backend technologies for web application development
Create robust Node.js applications using Express.js framework with proper routing, middleware, and error handling
Design and implement MongoDB databases with advanced querying, indexing, and optimization techniques
Develop secure RESTful APIs with JWT authentication, role-based authorization, and proper data validation

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There are 3 modules in this course

Course Description

Master the fundamentals of backend development and build powerful server-side applications using Node.js, Express.js, and MongoDB. This comprehensive course takes you from understanding client-server architecture to creating secure, scalable APIs with authentication and authorization. Learn to design and implement RESTful services, manage databases efficiently, and integrate APIs seamlessly into modern web applications. Through hands-on projects and practical examples, you'll develop the expertise to handle complex server-side logic and data management challenges. Course Learning Objectives - Understand server-side architecture principles and evaluate different backend technologies for web application development - Create robust Node.js applications using Express.js framework with proper routing, middleware, and error handling - Design and implement MongoDB databases with advanced querying, indexing, and optimization techniques - Develop secure RESTful APIs with JWT authentication, role-based authorization, and proper data validation Course Target Audience - Front-end developers transitioning to full-stack development - Aspiring backend developers seeking comprehensive server-side skills - Software engineers wanting to specialize in API development - Web developers looking to build scalable database-driven applications - Computer science students pursuing modern web development careers Course Benefits Gain highly sought-after backend development skills that are essential for modern web applications. Build a professional portfolio showcasing real-world server-side projects that demonstrate your ability to handle complex data operations and API integrations. Master industry-standard tools and frameworks used by leading tech companies, positioning yourself for high-paying backend developer roles in today's competitive job market. What Makes This Course Unique Our project-based approach focuses on building real-world applications rather than isolated coding exercises. You'll work with the complete MERN stack ecosystem, learning how backend services integrate with frontend applications. Unlike other courses, we emphasize security best practices, performance optimization, and scalable architecture patterns from the beginning. Each module builds upon practical database and API projects that mirror enterprise-level development scenarios, ensuring you're job-ready upon completion.

This module introduces the core concepts and technologies essential for server-side development. Learners will explore client-server architecture, the basics of Node.js, and the Express.js framework. This foundational knowledge sets the stage for more advanced topics in server-side logic and application development.

What's included

12 videos4 readings4 assignments1 discussion prompt

12 videosTotal 58 minutes

Overview of Server-Side Technologies 1 minutePreview module
Client-Server Architecture4 minutes
Introduction to Server-Side Languages5 minutes
What Really Happens When You Enter a URL in Your Browser?4 minutes
Basics of Node.js 0 minutes
What is Node.js?5 minutes
Setting Up a Node.js Project6 minutes
Basic Node.js Modules and Packages9 minutes
Introduction to Express.js 1 minute
What is Express.js?6 minutes
Building a Simple Express Server4 minutes
Routing and Middleware in Express7 minutes

4 readingsTotal 105 minutes

Syllabus15 minutes
Read more about Client-Server, Server-Side Programming, and URL Process30 minutes
Read more about Node.js, Project Setup, and Modules30 minutes
Read more about Express.js, Simple Server Setup, and Routing30 minutes

4 assignmentsTotal 150 minutes

Practice Quiz: Overview of Server-Side Technologies30 minutes
Practice Quiz: Basics of Node.js30 minutes
Practice Quiz: Introduction to Express.js30 minutes
Graded Quiz: Introduction to Server-Side Development60 minutes

1 discussion promptTotal 10 minutes

Meet and Greet10 minutes

In this module, learners will delve into database management, exploring both SQL and NoSQL databases. Participants will learn how to set up database servers, perform basic CRUD operations, and use MongoDB with Node.js. Advanced topics include database indexing, optimization, and handling relationships and transactions in MongoDB.

What's included

9 videos3 readings4 assignments

9 videosTotal 32 minutes

Introduction to Databases 1 minutePreview module
Types of Databases5 minutes
SQL vs NoSQL Databases5 minutes
Using MongoDB with Node.js 1 minute
Introduction to MongoDB4 minutes
Setting up Mongo db atlas4 minutes
Overview of Advanced Database Concepts 0 minutes
Database Indexing and Optimization4 minutes
Transactions and Aggregations4 minutes

3 readingsTotal 90 minutes

Read more about Data Storage, Relational Models, and Database Selection30 minutes
Read more on NoSQL Essentials, Cloud Database Deployment, and Node.js Database Integration30 minutes
Read more about Improving Query Performance, Data Integrity, and Aggregation Pipelines30 minutes

4 assignmentsTotal 150 minutes

Practice Quiz: Introduction to Databases30 minutes
Practice Quiz: Using MongoDB with Node.js30 minutes
Practice Quiz: Advanced Database Concepts30 minutes
Graded Quiz: Working with Databases60 minutes

This module focuses on the principles and practices of designing and consuming RESTful APIs. Learners will understand the principles of REST, develop endpoints using Express.js, and implement authentication and authorization mechanisms. Additionally, the module covers techniques for fetching data from APIs and integrating them into front-end applications.

What's included

13 videos3 readings4 assignments

13 videosTotal 48 minutes

Overview of RESTful API Design 1 minutePreview module
Principles of REST3 minutes
Designing RESTful Endpoints4 minutes
Implementing RESTful Services with Express5 minutes
Authentication and Authorization 0 minutes
Understanding Authentication and Authorization3 minutes
Implementing JWT Authentication8 minutes
Role-Based Access Control4 minutes
Consuming APIs : Overview0 minutes
Fetching Data from APIs6 minutes
Handling API Responses and Errors4 minutes
Integrating APIs in Front-End Applications4 minutes
Course Closure - Gratitude !1 minute

3 readingsTotal 90 minutes

Read more about RESTful API Design, Creating Endpoints, and Building Services with Express30 minutes
Read more about Authentication, JWT, and RBAC30 minutes
Read more about Fetching Data, Handling API Responses, and Front-End Integration30 minutes

4 assignmentsTotal 150 minutes

Practice Quiz: RESTful API Design30 minutes
Practice Quiz: Authentication and Authorization30 minutes
Practice Quiz: Consuming APIs30 minutes
Graded Quiz: Building and Consuming APIs60 minutes

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