Back-End Development with Node.js and Express.js

Module 1: Introduction to Node.js (2 weeks, 6 hours)

• Overview of Node.js and its capabilities.
• Installation and configuration of Node.js environment.
• JavaScript fundamentals (variables, functions, data types, operators).
• Control flow statements (if/else, loops) and error handling.
• Introduction to Node.js modules and package management using npm.

Module 2: Core Node.js Concepts (2 weeks, 6 hours)

• Event-driven architecture and event loop in Node.js.
• Working with callbacks and promises for asynchronous operations.
• Stream handling for processing data efficiently.
• File system operations and database integration (NoSQL and SQL).

Module 3: Getting Started with Express.js (2 weeks, 6 hours)

• Introduction to Express.js framework and its features.
• Creating basic web servers and routing HTTP requests.
• Understanding middleware and its role in Express.js applications.
• Handling static content and dynamic data rendering.
• Building form inputs and handling user data submission.

Module 4: Building REST APIs with Express.js (3 weeks, 9 hours)

• REST API design principles and best practices.
• Implementing CRUD operations (Create, Read, Update, Delete) for data access.
• Working with JSON data format and data validation.
• Authentication and authorization mechanisms (JWT, OAuth).
• Error handling and security considerations in APIs.

Module 5: Advanced Development with Node.js and Express.js (2 weeks, 6 hours)

• Deploying Node.js applications to production environments.
• Testing and debugging techniques for back-end code.
• Working with real-time applications and web sockets.
• Integrating front-end frameworks with Node.js back-end.
• Building full-stack web applications (e.g., to-do list app, chat app).

Assessment:

• Weekly quizzes and assignments to test understanding of concepts.
• Midterm and final exams for comprehensive evaluation.
• Live project development with presentations and code reviews.