Learn Node.js by Building 6 Projects

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 About This Book * Develop scalable and lightweight applications using Node.js Learn how to interface Node.js with other popular technologies such as MongoDB, MySQL, and more Your companion to master the Node ecosystem through 6 real-world projects Who This Book Is For If you are a web developer or a student who wants to learn Node.js in a hands-on manner, this book will be perfect for you. A basic understanding of HTML and JavaScript, and some front-end programming experience is required. What You Will Learn * Create applications using Node.js Build Scalable and lightweight web applications Learn the use of technologies such as Cassandra and MongoDB Understand the coding principles behind practical web applications Use the Express Framework to build web applications Learn the concepts of network programming In Detail This book contains 6 advanced Node.js projects. With its event-driven architecture and efficient web services capabilities, more and more companies are building their entire infrastructure around Node.js. It has become a de facto part of web development that any serious developer needs to master. This advanced book picks up straight after Part 1, but you don't need to have read that book to benefit from this one. Anyone with some experience of using Node.js can use this book to increase their practical knowledge of Node.js. There are 6 projects covered in this book that increase in complexity as they go. Starting with building a chat messaging system, you'll move on to creating a searchable directory using Cassandra, a portfolio application, an eLearning system, a recipe database, and a music manager. By reading this book, you'll not only improve your Node.js skills as you go, but you'll also learn plenty of associated technologies, such as ExpressJS, Firebase, Dust, PostgreSQL, Kickstart, MySQL, Cassandra, and Heroku. Every project in the book is clearly explained, with code available online to help you follow along. If you believe in learning by doing, this book will empower you to learn Node.js and develop efficient event-driven applications with ease.