WebWeave: Mastering Backend with Node, Express & MongoDB

Prerequisite

a. Successfully completed Website Development – 1: (HTML, CSS and JavaScript ). b. Having a Personal Computer (with good specifications) c. Able to read, write and understand the English language

Course Description

React is one of the most popular frameworks in the Web and Front-end application Development category. In this course, you will - build rich Front-End application using React with UI/UX design - connect React components using data andstate-write rich React components with advanced features like Hooks andRedux. In Addition, you will explore how to access the React web framework user interface(UI)library and run rich React applications. This course will help you succeedas afront-end developer.

What you will learn

Building your own fast, scalable, and powerful Node.js RESTful APIs or web applications. Truly understand how Node.js works behind the scenes; Be able to work with NoSQL data and model data in real-world situations Know how modern Backend development works, and how all the different technologies fit together Have experience in professionally-used tools and libraries like Express, Mongoose, Stripe, Sendgrid, Atlas, Compass, Git, Heroku, and many more Apply the best practices for building fast, scalable, and secure apps Have built a complete application, which is a perfect starting point for your own applications in the future.

Course Outline

• Week 1

  • Course introduction syllabus overview and learning objectives
  • Introduction to backend development and its role in web applications
  • Setting up the development environment: node.js installation and basics
  • Building a simple Node.js server: handling request and responses.

• Week 2

  • Introduction to RESTful APIs and HTTP methods
  • Express.js framework; routing, middleware and handling requests
  • Working with JSON data; parsing and sending JSON responses
  • Assignment 1: Creating a basic Express.js API.

• Week 3

  • Introduction to MongoDB; NoSQL databases and documents-based storage
  • Setting up MongoDB; installation and basic configuration
  • CRUD operations in MongoDB: creating, reading, updating, and deleting documents

• Week 4

  • Data modelling and schema design in MongoDB
  • Advanced querying and filtering data in MongoDB
  • Introduction to Mongoose; an ODM for MongoDB
  • Assignment 2; Building a RESTful API with MongoDB integration.

• Week 5

  • Express middleware: creating custom middleware functions
  • Handling authentication and authorization in Express
  • Error handling and middleware chaining

• Week 6

  • File uploads and handling in an express application
  • Pagination and sorting data in APIs
  • Quiz 1: Assessing knowledge of Express and MongoDB concepts.

• Week 7

  • Introduction to authentication: session, cookies, JWT
  • Implementing user registration and login functionality
  • Password hashing and security best practices

• Week 8

  • Role-based access control: managing user permissions
  • API security: input validation, data sanitization, and preventing common vulnerabilities
  • Assignment 3: Enhancing the API with authentication and security features.

• Week 9

  • Indexing and query optimization in MongoDB
  • Aggregation pipeline: advanced querying and data transformation
  • Introduction to caching and improving API performance

• Week 10

  • Advanced querying techniques: text search, geospatial queries
  • Data denormalization and embedding in MongoDB
  • Quiz 2: Comprehensive assessment of backend development concepts.

• Week 11

  • Students work on a project that incorporates Nodes.js, Express, and MongoDB
  • Project topic could involve building a full-fledged API or a backend service for a web application
  • Weekly check-ins to monitor progress and provide guidance

• Week 12

  • Finalizing the project and addressing any remaining issues
  • Projects presentation: students showcase their projects and explain their design choices
  • Deployment strategies for node.js and MongoDB applications
  • Assignment 4: Reflective essay on the learning journey.

Grading Criteria

Particulars	Marks (%)
Quizzes	20
Class Participation/ Attendance	15
Projects	25
Final Projects	40
Total	100