Node.Js Starter Course

Node.js, express, API Edpoints

What you'll learn

API Endpoints

Running a node server

Working with Databases

Writing clean code

Requirements

No programing knowledge required, just the desire to learn it

Description

Learn how to build modern backend applications using Node.js and Express.js in this hands-on, beginner-friendly course! Whether you’re a frontend developer looking to go full-stack or completely new to backend development, this course will guide you through the process of building your first RESTful API from scratch.You’ll start by learning what Node.js is and why it’s a powerful tool for creating fast, scalable server-side applications. Then, you’ll dive into Express.js—a popular framework that simplifies building APIs with Node. Step by step, you’ll build an API that performs full CRUD (Create, Read, Update, Delete) operations.What you’ll learn:Setting up a Node.js development environmentCreating and running an Express serverUnderstanding the request-response cycleBuilding RESTful routes for GET, POST, PUT, DELETESending and receiving JSON dataTesting your API using PostmanThis course is designed to be approachable, practical, and project-based. You’ll write real code, solve real problems, and finish with a functional API you can expand on. No prior backend experience is needed—just basic JavaScript knowledge and a desire to learn.By the end, you’ll have a solid foundation in backend development and the confidence to build your own APIs, and career ready!

Overview

Section 1: Introduction

Lecture 1 Setup

Lecture 2 Server Setup

Lecture 3 Data storage

Lecture 4 Notes

Section 2: API Endpoints

Lecture 5 GET

Lecture 6 POST

Lecture 7 UPDATE

Lecture 8 DELETE

Section 3: Final Result

Lecture 9 Connect to DB

Lecture 10 Lets test it

Beginner programming students, interested in Node.js