Day 1: Backend Fundamentals and Node.js Overview
- Introduction to Backend Development: Basic concepts, client-server model, and REST APIs.
- How Node.js Works: Event loop, V8 engine, non-blocking I/O.
- Basic Node.js Setup: Environment setup, package management (npm)
Day 2: Deep Dive into Node.js
- Core Modules: Working with
fs, http, path, etc.
- Asynchronous Programming: Callbacks, promises, async/await.
- Error Handling: Proper techniques for handling errors and debugging.
Day 3: Introduction to Express.js
- Express Basics: Setting up Express, routing, handling requests/responses.
- Middleware: Creating and using middleware, request logging, and parsing.
- Basic API Development: Creating CRUD endpoints, structuring the project.
Day 4: Database Integration with MongoDB
- MongoDB Basics: Overview, setting up MongoDB, understanding collections/documents.
- Connecting Express to MongoDB: Using Mongoose for data modeling and validation.
- Advanced Operations: Querying, indexing, and error handling.
Day 5: Advanced Topics, Deployment
- Advanced Topics: JWT authentication, security best practices (CORS, rate limiting).