https://github.com/cynthiawahome/node-fundamentals

This repo features projects from the Envato Tuts+ Node.js tutorial, illustrating key techniques for creating command-line applications and web apps with Node.js, Express, and MongoDB. Explore practical JavaScript development skills through these examples.
https://github.com/cynthiawahome/node-fundamentals

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This repo features projects from the Envato Tuts+ Node.js tutorial, illustrating key techniques for creating command-line applications and web apps with Node.js, Express, and MongoDB. Explore practical JavaScript development skills through these examples.

• Host: GitHub
• URL: https://github.com/cynthiawahome/node-fundamentals
• Owner: CynthiaWahome
• Created: 2024-07-30T21:46:12.000Z (4 months ago)
• Default Branch: main
• Last Pushed: 2024-08-04T10:15:17.000Z (3 months ago)
• Last Synced: 2024-08-04T11:30:47.504Z (3 months ago)
• Language: JavaScript
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# Node.js Tutorial for Beginners

This repository highlights the essential learnings from the "Node.js Tutorial for Beginners" by Envato Tuts+. The tutorial provides a comprehensive introduction to Node.js, covering fundamental concepts and practical applications that enable you to build both command-line and web applications using JavaScript.

## Key Takeaways

1. **Node.js Fundamentals**

   - Installation and setup

   - Using the REPL

   - Working with standard input/output and file paths

2. **Command-Line Applications**

   - Reading and writing files

   - Creating command loops

   - Making HTTP requests

3. **HTTP Servers**

   - Building a basic HTTP server from scratch

   - Handling URLs, query strings, and form data

   - Serving static files

4. **Express Framework**

   - Setting up Express and structuring projects

   - Implementing routing and MVC architecture

   - Handling forms and static assets

5. **Custom Request Processing**

   - Middleware usage

   - Session management and login functionality

6. **Handlebars View Engine**

   - Setting up and using Handlebars

   - Generating dynamic content with templates

7. **Database Integration**

   - Getting started with MongoDB and Mongoose

   - Performing CRUD operations

   - Implementing user authentication and security best practices

## Documentation

- [Node.js Documentation](https://nodejs.org)

- [Visual Studio Code](https://code.visualstudio.com/)

- [Express Documentation](https://expressjs.com/)

- [Express Handlebars (NPM)](https://www.npmjs.com/package/express-handlebars)

- [MongoDB](https://www.mongodb.com/)

- [npm Documentation](https://docs.npmjs.com/)

## License

This project is licensed under the MIT License - see the [LICENSE](LICENSE) file for details.

## Acknowledgments

Special thanks to Envato Tuts+ for providing this detailed tutorial. For a deeper dive into Node.js and related topics, visit their [YouTube page](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gyQyk80_upM).

Happy coding!