10 Must-have VS Code Extensions for JavaScript Developers
JavaScript
By Michael Wanyoike,
Michael lists a selection of must-have VS Code extensions for JavaScript developers, showing why VS Code is a serious contender for best code editor.
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How to Use SSL/TLS with Node.js
JavaScript
By Florian Rappl, Almir Bijedic,
Almir and Florian show how to implement SSL/TLS in Node.js applications, either for accessing HTTPS resources or for providing resources with encryption.
Local Authentication Using Passport in Node.js
JavaScript
By Paul Orac,
Paul Orac shows how Passport, Node.js, Express, and MongoDB can be used to implement local authentication with a MongoDB back end.
Create New Express.js Apps in Minutes with Express Generator
JavaScript
By Paul Sauve,
Paul and Nilson introduce express-generator, a command-line tool that saves you from writing repetitive boilerplate when starting new Express-based projects.
MEAN Stack: Build an App with Angular and the Angular CLI
JavaScript
By Jurgen Van de Moere,
Jurgen Van de Moere shows how to implement Angular authentication using a REST API built with Node, Express and MongoDB.
Build a Node.js CRUD App Using React and FeathersJS
JavaScript
By Michael Wanyoike,
Michael Wanyoike walks you through building a full-stack JavaScript CRUD contact list application, using Node, FeathersJS and MongoDB for the back-end API.
How to Debug a Node.js Application: Tips, Tricks and Tools
JavaScript
By Craig Buckler,
Craig Buckler presents a series of tips, tricks, techniques and tools for debugging a Node.js application.
How to Build and Structure a Node.js MVC Application
JavaScript
By James Kolce, Nilson Jacques,
Nilson and James show how to build a basic Node.js note-taking app using MVC architecture and Hapi.js, SQLite, Sequelize.js and Pug.
Managing Dates and Times Using Moment.js
JavaScript
By Jay Raj, James Hibbard,
This article introduces Moment.js, a JavaScript library for working with dates and times.
Quick Tip: Configuring NGINX and SSL with Node.js
JavaScript
By Nilson Jacques,
Nilson Jacques shows how to use NGINX as a reverse proxy for a Node.js app and to handle the static resources, and he then shows how to configure SSL.
Build a Native Desktop GIF Searcher App Using NodeGui
JavaScript
By Atul Ramachandran,
Atul Ramachandran demonstrates how to install NodeGui and use it to build a meme searcher that lives in the system tray and communicates with the GIPHY API.
A Beginner’s Guide to npm, the Node Package Manager
JavaScript
By Michael Wanyoike, Peter Dierx,
Michael and Peter introduce npm, showing how to install packages in local and global mode, delete, update and install package versions, and manage a project’s dependencies.
How to Build Your First Discord Bot with Node.js
JavaScript
By Michiel Mulders,
Michiel Mulders shows you how to install and set up a new Discord bot, which is made easier thanks to the API offered by the Discord.js package.
How to Build a File Upload Form with Express and DropzoneJS
JavaScript
By Lukas White,
Lukas White takes an in-depth look at DropzoneJS — an extremely configurable JavaScript library that takes that makes dealing with file uploads fun again.
Build a Simple Beginner App with Node, Bootstrap and MongoDB
JavaScript
By James Hibbard,
James Hibbard demonstrates how to build a no-frills web app using Node.js, focusing on issues you’re likely to encounter when building a real-world app.
An Introduction to MongoDB
JavaScript
By Manjunath M,
Learn the basics of MongoDB, the Mongo shell, popular drivers, common database operations and CRUD actions within the Mongo shell.