Used by some of the biggest companies today, Node is blazingly fast. Taking JavaScript, a ubiquitous language among developers, we'll get you up and running with guides on when to use Node, NPM, Security, as well as connecting with MySQL, MongoDB and more.

Your First Week With Node.js

Preface

So you’ve heard of Node.js, but aren’t quite sure what it is or where it fits into your development workflow. Or maybe you’ve heard people singing Node’s praises and now you’re wondering if it’s something you need to learn. Perhaps you’re familiar with another back-end technology and want to find out what’s different about Node.

What Is Node and When Should I Use It?

It's 3 a.m. You’ve got your hands over the keyboard, staring at an empty console. The bright prompt over a dark backdrop is ready, yearning to take in commands. Want to hack up Node.js for a little while?

A Beginner Splurge in Node.js

Node.js makes it possible to write applications in JavaScript on the server. It's built on the V8 JavaScript runtime and written in C++ — so it's fast. Originally, it was intended as a server environment for applications, but developers started using it to create tools to aid them in local task automation. Since then, a whole new ecosystem of Node-based tools (such as Grunt , Gulp and Webpack ) has evolved to transform the face of front-end development.

A Beginner’s Guide to npm — the Node Package Manager

If you’re building a web application, you’re likely to encounter the need to build HTML forms on day one. They’re a big part of the web experience, and they can be complicated.

Forms, File Uploads and Security with Node.js and Express

The MEAN stack comprises advanced technologies used to develop both the server-side and the client-side of a web application in a JavaScript environment. The components of the MEAN stack include the MongoDB database, Express.js (a web framework), Angular (a front-end framework), and the Node.js runtime environment. Taking control of the MEAN stack and familiarizing different JavaScript technologies during the process will help you in becoming a full-stack JavaScript developer.

MEAN Stack: Build an App with Angular 2+ and the Angular CLI

It’s a trap! You’ve spent a good amount of time making changes, nothing works. Perusing through the code shows no signs of errors. You go over the logic once, twice or thrice, and run it a few times more. Even unit tests can’t save you now, they too are failing. This feels like staring at an empty void without knowing what to do. You feel alone, in the dark, and starting to get pretty angry.

Debugging JavaScript with the Node Debugger

NoSQL databases are all the rage these days, and probably the preferred back end for Node.js applications. But you shouldn't architect your next project based on what's hip and trendy. The type of database you use should depend on the project's requirements. If your project involves dynamic table creation, real-time inserts etc. then NoSQL is the way to go. But on the other hand, if your project deals with complex queries and transactions, then an SQL database makes much more sense.

Using MySQL with Node.js and the mysql JavaScript Client

It’s time! No more procrastination and poor excuses: Let’s Encrypt works beautifully, and having an SSL-secured site is easier than ever.

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