Node.js: From Zero to Production - Build Modern Web Applications That Scale

Transform yourself from a JavaScript frontend developer into a full-stack powerhouse in just 13 comprehensive chapters.
 
What You'll Build
→ Production-ready REST APIs with authentication
→ Real-time chat applications with WebSockets
→ Scalable database-driven web applications
→ Command-line tools and microservices
→ Docker-containerized applications ready for cloud deployment
 
Master Industry-Essential Skills
Backend Fundamentals
: Event loops, asynchronous programming, streams, and buffers
Database Integration
: Both SQL (PostgreSQL/MySQL) and NoSQL (MongoDB) with ORMs
API Development
: RESTful services, JWT authentication, input validation
Testing & Quality
: Unit testing, integration testing, TDD practices
Production Deployment
: PM2, Docker, AWS, security best practices
Performance Optimization
: Caching strategies, profiling, scaling techniques
 
Why This Book Delivers Results
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Project-driven learning
- Build real applications, not toy examples
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Zero to production pipeline
- From "Hello World" to deployed applications
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Modern JavaScript practices
- ES modules, async/await, TypeScript integration
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Industry best practices
- Security, testing, monitoring, and scaling
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Career-focused content
- Skills that land senior developer positions
 
Perfect For:


JavaScript developers ready to master backend development


Bootcamp graduates seeking comprehensive Node.js expertise


Self-taught programmers building professional-grade applications


Full-stack developers wanting to deepen their Node.js knowledge


 
Technical Coverage Highlights
Part 1: Node.js Fundamentals & Development Setup
Part 2: Web Applications, Databases & REST APIs  
Part 3: Advanced Concepts, Testing & Deployment
Part 4: External Services, CLIs & TypeScript
 
Stop building toy projects. Start shipping production applications.
13 chapters • 400+ pages • Hands-on projects • Production deployment • TypeScript integration