Learn Node.js by Building 6 Projects: Build six practical and instructive Node.js projects (1st edition.)

This is an advanced, practical guide to harnessing the power of Node.js by creating 6 full-scale real-world projects, from creating a chat application to an eLearning system.

Key FeaturesDevelop scalable and lightweight applications using Node.jsLearn how to interface Node.js with other popular technologies such as MongoDB, MySQL, and more Your companion to master the Node ecosystem through six real-world projectsBook DescriptionWith its event-driven architecture and efficient web services capabilities, more and more companies are building their entire infrastructure around Node.js.

Node has become a de facto part of web development that any serious developer needs to master.This book includes six Node.js projects that gradually increase in complexity.

You'll start by building a simple web server and create a basic website.

You will then move to create the login system, blog system, chat system, and e-learning system.By creating and following the example projects in this book, you'll improve your Node.js skills through practical working projects, and you'll learn how to use Node.js with many other useful technologies, such as ExpressJS, Kickstart, and Heroku.What you will learnCreate powerful applications using Node.jsBuild scalable and lightweight web applicationsUse the Express Framework to build web applicationsUnderstand the coding principles behind practical web applicationsUnderstand the concepts of network programmingUse Node.js with other technologies including Kickstart and HerokuUse Node with database technologies Cassandra and MongoDBWho this book is forIf you are a web developer or a student who wants to learn about Node.js in a hands-on manner, this book will be perfect for you.

A basic understanding of HTML, JavaScript, and some front-end programming experience is required.