Node.js

Node.js and Express Foundations

by Jon Friskics
38m
Jul 30, 2024

Practice: Node.js and Express Foundations

by Jeff Hopper
1h 7m
Sep 08, 2025

Using Express with a NoSQL Database

by Treasure Porth
37m
Sep 04, 2024

Relational Databases with Express and Sequelize

by Treasure Porth
41m
Dec 19, 2024

Guided: Build a MongoDB-Powered Application with Node.js

by Jaecee Naylor
40m
Oct 29, 2024

Node.js in the Terminal

by Ian Marshall
53m
Aug 26, 2024

Practice: Node.js in the Terminal

by Jeff Hopper
55m
Sep 23, 2025

Server-sent Events and WebSockets in Node.js

by Ian Marshall
16m
Oct 09, 2024

Node.js: Authentication and Authorization

by Jon Friskics
30m
Aug 20, 2024

Build a REST API with Node and Express

by Treasure Porth
40m
Nov 05, 2024

Guided: Testing a Node.js and Express Application

by George Chiang
30m
Sep 09, 2024

Node.js: Deploying Applications

by Jon Friskics
32m
Sep 10, 2024

Testing in Node.js

by Ian Marshall
26m
Sep 18, 2024

Node.js: Application Security

by Jon Friskics
37m
Oct 04, 2024

Challenge: Build an Authentication System with Node.js

1h 21m
Sep 22, 2025

Challenge: Building a Secure Node.js Application

by George Chiang
30m
Nov 22, 2024

Guided: Build a Simple Chat Server in Node.js

by Nertil Poci
55m
Sep 11, 2025

Guided: Build a Real-time Dashboard with Node.js and MongoDB

by Jaecee Naylor
30m
Jan 24, 2025

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What You'll Learn

Node.js and Express Fundamentals
Database Integration
CLI Development
Real-time Communication
Security
Testing Strategies

Prerequisites

**Basic JavaScript Knowledge**: Familiarity with JavaScript fundamentals, including variables, functions, objects, and asynchronous programming (callbacks, promises, async/await).
**Web Development Basics**: Understanding of HTTP, RESTful principles, and basic web technologies (HTML, CSS).
**Command Line Proficiency**: Comfort with using command-line interfaces, as Node.js development often involves CLI usage.
**Git Version Control**: Basic knowledge of Git for managing code versions and collaborating on projects.
**Text Editor/IDE**: Familiarity with a code editor or integrated development environment (IDE) suitable for JavaScript development.

NoSQL databases
RESTful API development
WebSockets
Command-line interface (CLI) applications

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Jon Friskics

Jon is an author, developer, and Pluralsight team member via codeschool.com. Lately, he's been working on content and products that help authors create content efficiently. Prior to that, he worked for several years on interactive learning at Code School, and later helped bring that to Pluralsight as Interactive Content.

Jeff Hopper

Jeff Hopper is a technologist with over 20 years of experience across several development stacks and business domains. He has enjoyed many of those years focusing on the .Net stack for both web and mobile development. His desire is to help people achieve more through technology in order to free up more time to be with family and friends. He and his lovely wife are currently enjoying spoiling their first grandson.

Treasure Porth

Treasure is a software developer and educator. Since transitioning from a career in postsecondary education to web development in 2015, Treasure has worked in EdTech both as a Senior Software Engineer and an instructor, creating hundreds of hours of JavaScript-focused learning content across many platforms, including Treehouse, Scrimba, Free Code Camp, and Coursera. She is passionate about simplifying web development concepts for learners of all levels.

Jaecee Naylor

Jaecee is a Contract Author at Pluralsight, where she develops hands-on lab content that helps learners build real-world skills. She holds a Master's in Data Management and Analysis and a Bachelor's in Computer Science from the University of Utah. Jaecee brings a strong background in software development, with experience across a variety of tech stacks. She’s worked at organizations like Intermountain Healthcare, Goldman Sachs, Microsoft, and Kantata where she builds feature-rich applications us...

Ian Marshall

Web dev and educator since last millennium, Ian has created technical training content for Pluralsight, Google, and more than 3000 private clients.

George Chiang

George is a Pluralsight Author working on content for Hands-On Experiences. He is experienced in the Python, JavaScript, Java, and most recently Rust domains. Enamored with technology from a young age, he is always eager to learn more about new updates, trends, and breakthroughs in a plethora of topics ranging from Cybersecurity to Machine Learning. Outside of development, he also has a keen interest in fitness and enjoys spending time with friends and family.

Nertil Poci

Nertil is a freelance software architect working with different companies around the globe to help them bring their products to market. He has a master’s degree in computer science with a focus in software architecture. One of his main passions is discovering new tools and libraries that exists out there. Knowing what tools are available building apps much easier and gives you the confidence you need when challenging task comes along. Nertil enjoys building practical open source apps in his spar...