Introduction to Node js, v3

Some Key Takeaways!

• Learn the many ways to install node.
• Learn how Node.js is different than the browser by converting a browser app to a Node.js app.
• Learn about the module system and create your own modules to see how it compares to script tags in the DOM.
• Download and use npm modules to build an app to learn about npm and how to use community modules.
• Learn how to use the most helpful Node.js API while building a CLI app.
• Learn how to debug a Node.js application while fixing some buggy code.
• Learn how to distribute your Node.js application for others to use or in a production environment.
• Learn how to write tests for Node.js apps.

Workshop Details

Node.js is a JavaScript environment built on top of Chrome’s V8 engine. Node.js can be installed anywhere, which allows you to create all types of JavaScript apps outside of the browser! This includes servers, build tools, desktop apps, mobile apps, databases, and more. Learn the foundations of Node.js so you can go forward and create fantastic JavaScript apps outside the browser.

Is This Workshop for Me?

Summary

If you’re a JavaScript developer but have been primarily building apps in the browser, then this workshop is perfect for you. Also, if you know a little bit of JavaScript but have with other server-side languages like Ruby, Python, or Java, then this workshop is also for you.

Any Prerequisites?

• JavaScript
• Git

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