Back-End Development

Overview

This course is designed to help students learn back-end development using Node.js and Express.js. Students will learn how to create powerful server-side applications, develop REST APIs, and connect with databases to build complete web applications.

Objective

Upon completion of this course, the participant will be able to build back-end applications, create APIs, handle authentication, and integrate front-end applications with server-side logic.

Target Audience

Diploma / Graduates / Engineering Students / Web Developers / Beginners

Prerequisites

Basic knowledge of HTML, CSS, JavaScript is required.

Course Coverage

Node.js Basics

• Introduction to Node.js
• Node.js Installation and Setup
• Understanding NPM (Node Package Manager)
• Working with Modules
• File System (FS Module)
• Creating a Simple Server
• Understanding Event Loop

Express.js Framework

• Introduction to Express.js
• Creating Express Server
• Routing (GET, POST, PUT, DELETE)
• Middleware Concepts
• Handling Forms and Requests
• Serving Static Files
• Error Handling

REST API Development

• Introduction to REST APIs
• Creating CRUD APIs
• API Testing using Postman
• Request and Response Handling
• JSON Data Handling

Authentication & Security

• User Login & Signup Concept
• Password Hashing (bcrypt)
• JWT Authentication Basics
• Session Handling

Database Integration

• Connecting Node.js with MySQL
• Connecting Node.js with MongoDB
• Performing Database CRUD Operations

Deployment Basics

• Introduction to Hosting
• Deploying Node.js App (Basic Concept)
• Environment Variables

Project

Students will develop projects such as Login System, Student Management System, REST API for E-Commerce, Mini Chat App Backend, and CRUD Application using Node.js & Express.

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