Backend Development: Node.js, Express, MongoDB & REST APIs
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Backend Development: Node.js, Express, MongoDB & REST APIs
This course is part of Full-Stack Web Development: PHP, HTML, CSS & JavaScript Specialization
Instructor: Board Infinity
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Understand server-side architecture principles and evaluate different backend technologies for web application development
Create robust Node.js applications using Express.js framework with proper routing, middleware, and error handling
Design and implement MongoDB databases with advanced querying, indexing, and optimization techniques
Develop secure RESTful APIs with JWT authentication, role-based authorization, and proper data validation
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Course Description
Master the fundamentals of backend development and build powerful server-side applications using Node.js, Express.js, and MongoDB. This comprehensive course takes you from understanding client-server architecture to creating secure, scalable APIs with authentication and authorization. Learn to design and implement RESTful services, manage databases efficiently, and integrate APIs seamlessly into modern web applications. Through hands-on projects and practical examples, you'll develop the expertise to handle complex server-side logic and data management challenges. Course Learning Objectives - Understand server-side architecture principles and evaluate different backend technologies for web application development - Create robust Node.js applications using Express.js framework with proper routing, middleware, and error handling - Design and implement MongoDB databases with advanced querying, indexing, and optimization techniques - Develop secure RESTful APIs with JWT authentication, role-based authorization, and proper data validation Course Target Audience - Front-end developers transitioning to full-stack development - Aspiring backend developers seeking comprehensive server-side skills - Software engineers wanting to specialize in API development - Web developers looking to build scalable database-driven applications - Computer science students pursuing modern web development careers Course Benefits Gain highly sought-after backend development skills that are essential for modern web applications. Build a professional portfolio showcasing real-world server-side projects that demonstrate your ability to handle complex data operations and API integrations. Master industry-standard tools and frameworks used by leading tech companies, positioning yourself for high-paying backend developer roles in today's competitive job market. What Makes This Course Unique Our project-based approach focuses on building real-world applications rather than isolated coding exercises. You'll work with the complete MERN stack ecosystem, learning how backend services integrate with frontend applications. Unlike other courses, we emphasize security best practices, performance optimization, and scalable architecture patterns from the beginning. Each module builds upon practical database and API projects that mirror enterprise-level development scenarios, ensuring you're job-ready upon completion. Disclaimer: This course is an independent educational resource developed by Board Infinity and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, sponsored by, or officially associated with MongoDB or any of its subsidiaries or affiliates. This course is not an official preparation material of MongoDB. All trademarks, service marks, and company names mentioned are the property of their respective owners and are used for identification purposes only.
This module introduces the core concepts and technologies essential for server-side development. Learners will explore client-server architecture, the basics of Node.js, and the Express.js framework. This foundational knowledge sets the stage for more advanced topics in server-side logic and application development.
What's included
12 videos3 readings4 assignments1 discussion prompt2 plugins
12 videosβ’Total 58 minutes
- Overview of Server-Side Technologies β’1 minute
- Client-Server Architectureβ’4 minutes
- Introduction to Server-Side Languagesβ’6 minutes
- What Really Happens When You Enter a URL in Your Browser?β’5 minutes
- Basics of Node.js β’1 minute
- What is Node.js?β’6 minutes
- Setting Up a Node.js Projectβ’6 minutes
- Basic Node.js Modules and Packagesβ’9 minutes
- Introduction to Express.js β’1 minute
- What is Express.js?β’7 minutes
- Building a Simple Express Serverβ’5 minutes
- Routing and Middleware in Expressβ’8 minutes
3 readingsβ’Total 90 minutes
- Read more about Client-Server, Server-Side Programming, and URL Processβ’30 minutes
- Read more about Node.js, Project Setup, and Modulesβ’30 minutes
- Read more about Express.js, Simple Server Setup, and Routingβ’30 minutes
4 assignmentsβ’Total 105 minutes
- Graded Quiz: Introduction to Server-Side Developmentβ’60 minutes
- Practice Quiz: Overview of Server-Side Technologiesβ’15 minutes
- Practice Quiz: Basics of Node.jsβ’15 minutes
- Practice Quiz: Introduction to Express.jsβ’15 minutes
1 discussion promptβ’Total 10 minutes
- Stepping Behind the Scenes of the Webβ’10 minutes
2 pluginsβ’Total 30 minutes
- Introduction to Server-Side Developmentβ’15 minutes
- Quick Course Check-Inβ’15 minutes
In this module, learners will delve into database management, exploring both SQL and NoSQL databases. Participants will learn how to set up database servers, perform basic CRUD operations, and use MongoDB with Node.js. Advanced topics include database indexing, optimization, and handling relationships and transactions in MongoDB.
What's included
9 videos3 readings4 assignments
9 videosβ’Total 33 minutes
- Introduction to Databases β’1 minute
- Types of Databasesβ’5 minutes
- SQL vs NoSQL Databasesβ’5 minutes
- Using MongoDB with Node.js β’1 minute
- Introduction to MongoDBβ’5 minutes
- Setting up Mongo db atlasβ’5 minutes
- Overview of Advanced Database Concepts β’1 minute
- Database Indexing and Optimizationβ’5 minutes
- Transactions and Aggregationsβ’5 minutes
3 readingsβ’Total 90 minutes
- Read more about Data Storage, Relational Models, and Database Selectionβ’30 minutes
- Read more on NoSQL Essentials, Cloud Database Deployment, and Node.js Database Integrationβ’30 minutes
- Read more about Improving Query Performance, Data Integrity, and Aggregation Pipelinesβ’30 minutes
4 assignmentsβ’Total 105 minutes
- Graded Quiz: Working with Databasesβ’60 minutes
- Practice Quiz: Introduction to Databasesβ’15 minutes
- Practice Quiz: Using MongoDB with Node.jsβ’15 minutes
- Practice Quiz: Advanced Database Conceptsβ’15 minutes
This module focuses on the principles and practices of designing and consuming RESTful APIs. Learners will understand the principles of REST, develop endpoints using Express.js, and implement authentication and authorization mechanisms. Additionally, the module covers techniques for fetching data from APIs and integrating them into front-end applications.
What's included
13 videos3 readings4 assignments1 discussion prompt1 plugin
13 videosβ’Total 48 minutes
- Overview of RESTful API Design β’1 minute
- Principles of RESTβ’3 minutes
- Designing RESTful Endpointsβ’4 minutes
- Implementing RESTful Services with Expressβ’5 minutes
- Authentication and Authorization β’1 minute
- Understanding Authentication and Authorizationβ’3 minutes
- Implementing JWT Authenticationβ’8 minutes
- Role-Based Access Controlβ’4 minutes
- Consuming APIs : Overviewβ’1 minute
- Fetching Data from APIsβ’6 minutes
- Handling API Responses and Errorsβ’5 minutes
- Integrating APIs in Front-End Applicationsβ’4 minutes
- Course Closure - Gratitude !β’1 minute
3 readingsβ’Total 90 minutes
- Read more about RESTful API Design, Creating Endpoints, and Building Services with Expressβ’30 minutes
- Read more about Authentication, JWT, and RBACβ’30 minutes
- Read more about Fetching Data, Handling API Responses, and Front-End Integrationβ’30 minutes
4 assignmentsβ’Total 105 minutes
- Graded Quiz: Building and Consuming APIsβ’60 minutes
- Practice Quiz: RESTful API Designβ’15 minutes
- Practice Quiz: Authentication and Authorizationβ’15 minutes
- Practice Quiz: Consuming APIsβ’15 minutes
1 discussion promptβ’Total 10 minutes
- Who Gets Access? The Logic Behind Secure APIsβ’10 minutes
1 pluginβ’Total 15 minutes
- Building and Consuming APIsβ’15 minutes
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Frequently asked questions
While advanced backend knowledge isnβt required, learners should have a basic understanding of JavaScript, HTML, and CSS. Familiarity with programming logic and working in a command-line environment will be helpful.
This course focuses primarily on NoSQL databases (MongoDB) for modern web applications. However, it also introduces the differences between SQL and NoSQL to help you understand when to choose each.
Yes. The course includes authentication (JWT), authorization (role-based access control), and data validation techniques, ensuring learners understand how to build secure and scalable APIs.
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