What Is Node Js

How To Code in Node.js

Learn NodeJS in 1 Day

Node.js supports both client and server side applications. It is based on JavaScript and is very fast in operation. These distinctive features made node.js as one of the most powerful framework in the Java Ecosystem. JavaScript alone allows you to build real-time and scalable mobile and web applications. With this e-book, you will explore more on the node.js framework and how to use it efficiently for web development. Average developers or beginners who struggle to understand node.js basics will find this book very helpful and productive. The book tried to put examples that simplify problems usually faced by the users like how asynchronous code works, what are modules, how big file can be read, node.js express, etc. You will find that lots of concepts that take a long time to master can be learned in a day or two. If this is your first interaction with node.js and don't want all sort of troubles that arise with the node, this edition is recommended. After going through this e-book, node.js will become an absolute pleasure. Table of content Chapter 1: Introduction What is node.js Why use Node.js Features of Node.js When to use and not use Node.js Chapter 2: Download & Install Node.js How to install node.js Installing node through a package manager Running your first Hello world application in Node.js Chapter 3: Modules What are modules in Node.js Using modules in Node.js Creating NPM modules Extending modules Publishing NPM Modules Managing third party packages with npm What is the package.json file Chapter 4: Create Server and Get Data Chapter 5: Node.js with Express What is Express.js Installing and using Express What are Routes Sample Web server using express.js Chapter 6: Node.js with MongoDB Node.js and NoSQL Databases Using MongoDB and Node.js How to build a node express app with MongoDB to store and serve content Chapter 7: Promise, Generator, Event and Filestream What are promises Callbacks to promises Generating promises with the BlueBird library Creating a custom promise Callbacks vs generators Filestream in Node.js Emitting Events Chapter 8: Testing with Jasmine Overview of Jasmine for testing Node.js applications How to use Jasmine to test Node.js applications

Learning Node.js

Learning Node.js A Hands-On Guide to Building Web Applications in JavaScript Node.js makes it far easier to create fast, compact, and reliable web/network applications and web servers, and is rapidly becoming indispensable to modern web developers. Learning Node.js brings together the knowledge and JavaScript code you need to build master the Node.js platform and build server-side applications with extraordinary speed and scalability. You’ll start by installing and running Node.js, understanding the extensions it uses, and quickly writing your first app. Next, building on the basics, you’ll write more capable application servers and extend them with today’s most powerful Node.js tools and modules. Finally, you’ll discover today’s best practices for testing, running Node.js code on production servers, and writing command-line utilities. Throughout the book, author Marc Wandschneider teaches by walking you line-by-line through carefully crafted examples, demonstrating proven techniques for creating highly efficient applications and servers. Build Node.js solutions that leverage your current JavaScript skills Master Node.js nonblocking IO and async programming Handle more requests and increase your application’s flexibility Use and write your own modules Perform common JSON/web server tasks Use browsers to generate pages on the fly via Ajax calls and template libraries Simplify development with the express framework Create database back-ends using popular NoSQL and relational databases Deploy and run Node.js apps on Unix/OS X or Windows servers Take advantage of multiprocessor hardware Support virtual hosts and SSL/HTTPS security Test Node.js programs that mix synchronous, async, and RESTful server API functionality