Node.js: Tools & Skills

by James Hibbard, Michael Wanyoike, Nilson Jacques, Jay Raj, Manjunath M

Overview

While there have been quite a few attempts to get JavaScript working as a server-side language, Node.js (frequently just called Node) has been the first environment that's gained any traction. It's now used by companies such as Netflix, Uber and Paypal to power their web apps. Node allows for blazingly fast performance; thanks to its event loop model, common tasks like network connection and database I/O can be executed very quickly indeed.

In this book, we'll take a look at a selection of the related tools and skills that will make you a much more productive Node developer. It contains:

1. Installing Multiple Versions of Node.js Using nvm
2. A Beginner's Guide to npm
3. Create New Express.js Apps in Minutes with Express Generator
4. An Introduction to AdonisJs, a Laravel-like Node.js Framework
5. Top 5 Developer-friendly Node.js API Frameworks
6. Using MySQL with Node.js and the mysql JavaScript Client
7. Introduction to MongoDB

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781098122843
Publisher:	SitePoint
Publication date:	04/24/2020
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	100
File size:	914 KB

About the Author

I'm a web developer currently living in the sunny north of Germany. I enjoy coding in both JavaScript and Ruby and can often be found in SitePoint's JavaScript forum. When I'm not coding, I enjoy running.

Michael writes clean, readable and modular code. He loves learning new technologies that bring efficiencies and increased productivity to his workflow.

Nilson is a full-stack web developer who has been working with computers and the web for over a decade. A former hardware technician, and network administrator. Nilson is now currently co-founder and developer of a company developing web applications for the construction industry. You can also find Nilson on the SitePoint Forums as a mentor.

Jay is a Software Engineer and Writer. He blogs occasionally at Code Handbook and Tech Illumination.

Full-stack JavaScript developer. Rubyist by passion. Amateur musician. Favorite quote? "Being a jack of all trades doesn't mean you're a master at none."