Namaste Node.js🚀
From Zero to Hero🔥
College Students
We highly recommend this course if you are a college student and want to explore the world of backend using Node.js.
We also cover Express, MongoDB in this course and this course can also open up a path for you to become a MERN stack developer in future. Go for it without second thoughts, Happy Coding 🔥
Early Engineers
If you have around ~1 year of experience working with Node.js, then we highly recommend this course.
You’ll understand the internal architecture of Node.js and you’ll get in-depth knowledge of how Node.js works behind the scenes. Overall this course will definitely help you to accelerate your career. 🚀
Senior Engineers
If you’re a Senior experienced Node.js developer and have already worked on multiple real world projects then this course might not be good for you.
But still if you want to revise the internal concepts, architecture of Node.js and fill the missing gaps in your understanding, then do go for it. ✌
How to start with Namaste Node.js
Discover NodeJS: a powerful tool for running JavaScript on the server. Learn its basics and why it's a game-changer.
Explore how JavaScript can be used on the server side with NodeJS, revolutionizing web development.
Jump into coding with NodeJS. Write your first server-side JavaScript program and see it in action.
Understand how to modularize your NodeJS code using module.export and require.
Explore the NodeJS GitHub repository. Learn how to navigate, contribute, and find valuable resources.
Delve into libuv and its role in handling asynchronous I/O operations in NodeJS.
Learn the differences between synchronous and asynchronous code, and the role of setTimeoutZero in NodeJS.
Explore the V8 JavaScript engine powering NodeJS. Understand its inner workings and optimizations.
Uncover the inner workings of the NodeJS event loop and how libuv facilitates efficient event handling.
Understand the thread pool in libuv and how it manages multiple tasks in NodeJS.
Learn how to create a server from scratch using NodeJS. This video covers setup, routing, and handling requests and responses.
Learn the key differences between SQL and NoSQL databases, their use cases, and how to choose the right one for your applications.
Learn how to create and manage databases using MongoDB. This video covers database setup, CRUD operations, and best practices for MongoDB.
Get an overview of the project you’ll build in this series. Understand the goals, structure, and technologies used in creating a modern NodeJS application.
Understand the differences between microservices and monolithic architectures, and learn which approach suits different projects.
Understand how to define features, and create high-level (HLD) and low-level designs (LLD) for your project with proper planning.
Learn to set up an Express.js server from scratch, the backbone of your NodeJS application.
Understand how to create routes and request handlers in Express to manage your application's incoming traffic.
Explore how to use middlewares and error handling in Express to manage requests and ensure a smooth user experience.
Learn how to define database schemas and create models using Mongoose to interact with MongoDB efficiently.
Learn how to build and interact with APIs in your NodeJS project, enabling communication between the server and clients.
Ensure your application’s security by implementing data sanitization and validation for both schemas and APIs.
Understand how to securely store passwords using encryption techniques to protect user data.
Master authentication with JWTs and cookies to manage user sessions and secure access to your application.
Learn how to manage and structure your API routes effectively using the Express Router.
Learn how to write efficient logical queries and use compound indexes in MongoDB to optimize database performance.
Learn how to use Mongoose ref and populate to manage relationships between MongoDB collections, along with the thought process behind writing efficient APIs.
Learn how to build a feed API and implement pagination for efficient data loading in your NodeJS application.
Start building the DevTinder UI with a focus on setting up the project structure and creating the initial components.
Continue building the DevTinder UI by adding styles, refining components, and implementing navigation.
Implement state management in the DevTinder UI, handling user interactions and data flow between components.
Add dynamic functionality to the DevTinder UI by connecting to the backend and displaying live data.
Finalize the DevTinder UI with polish, bug fixes, and performance optimizations for a smooth user experience.
Akshay Saini, founder of NamasteDev.com, who previously worked as a software engineer at Uber & Paytm. Akshay has over 10+ years of experience in the software industry and has been guiding students to become a better software Engineer. Well known for his famous playlist named Namaste JavaScript, he has taught over 12 lakhs+ students across the globe. All the concepts in this course are taught by Akshay himself.
Akshay is extremely mindful of the technical queries and obstacles faced by students aspiring towards a career in development. Drawing from his own experiences, he has crafted courses designed to offer a straightforward yet effective problem-solving methodology. As a mentor to over 10lakh students, he has established a tech community that facilitates interaction among professionals across different levels of expertise.
`DevTinder` - A Social Connection Platform with Real-time Features and E2E Testing 💬🔥
✅ Project setup from scratch using NodeJS, Express, and MongoDB.
✅ Building RESTful APIs and handling routing with Express.
✅ Implementing JWT-based authentication and secure password encryption.
✅ Database modeling and relationships using Mongoose (ref & populate).
✅ Error handling, middleware, and API validation for secure data flow.
✅ Creating a dynamic feed API with pagination for scalable content delivery.
✅ Planning and designing both High-Level (HLD) and Low-Level (LLD) architecture.
✅ Building the UI with React, managing state, and connecting APIs.
✅ Optimizing database performance with compound indexes and efficient queries.
✅ Node Fundamentals
✅ Asynchronous Programming
✅ Modules
✅ RESTful APIs
✅ Express.js
✅ Routing
✅ Error Handling
✅ Authentication & Authorization
✅ Security Best Practices
✅ Working with Databases
✅ MongoDB & Mongoose
✅ Deployment Strategies
✅ Performance Optimization
✅ Building Scalable Applications
✅ Working with APIs
✅ Event-driven Architecture
✅ libuv
✅ Event Loop
✅ Non-blocking I/O
✅ Timers
✅ File System Operations
✅ Networking
✅ Concurrency
✅ Thread Pool
✅ Asynchronous Hooks
✅ Interview Questions
✅ Understand SQL vs NoSQL
✅ Using Mongo Compass
✅ Go to Production Strategies
✅ Industry coding practices
And so much more...
Basically, I'll teach you everything I've learned over years of working in the industry and everything that I know about Node.js ❤️
It will be all in depth Learning, we will see how the theory concepts fit into the projects! We will cover the internal architecture of Node.js and see how everything works behind the scenes. 🚀
We will start from scratch: ZERO and go till we learn building production-ready apps: HERO from Zero to Hero in Node.js 😎
We will bring more Seasons of this web series with more real world projects as we go ahead. You will automatically get access to all the future updates we make in our web series.
Sounds cool, isn't it?
