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Node.js and Express

Build, validate, test, secure, and deploy a database-backed HTTP API with Node.js and Express.

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PractitionerDifficulty

40 hoursEstimated time

8 modules32 lessons

5 guided labsKnowledge check

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Path Brief

Skills you will practice

Web · Nodejs Express
Web · Node Js Runtime Foundations
Web · Build An Express Server
Web · Middleware And Application Structure
Web · Data Validation And Persistence
Web · Authentication And Authorization

Prerequisites

Javascript Fundamentals
Http Apis

Tools

A current web browser
A code editor or terminal appropriate to the path
A safe local or virtual lab environment

Before you begin

What you need

Javascript Fundamentals
Http Apis

Step-by-step curriculum

Learning modules

Complete lessons in order or open the module that matches your current goal. Your lesson progress is saved on this device.

01Node.js Runtime FoundationsBuild practical skill in node.js runtime foundations and connect it to the outcomes of Node.js and Express.4 lessons · 1 lab

Lesson 1

Node.js Runtime Foundations: Core Concepts for Node.js and Express

Understand the concepts, decisions, and vocabulary you need before applying Node.js Runtime Foundations in Node.js and Express.

25 min

Lesson 2

Set Up and Explore Node.js Runtime Foundations in Node.js and Express

Prepare the tools, data, project state, or test environment needed to explore Node.js Runtime Foundations safely and repeatably.

25 min

Lesson 3

Build a Practical Node.js Runtime Foundations Example in Node.js and Express

Create a new project, add one source file and one dependency if appropriate, run it, and document the commands another learner needs.

30 min

Lesson 4

Debug Common Node.js Runtime Foundations Problems in Node.js and Express

Recognize common failure modes in Node.js Runtime Foundations, use the relevant diagnostics, and verify the correction.

25 min

Guided lab · 55 min · Safe

Guided Lab: Node.js Runtime Foundations in Node.js and Express

Node.js and Express — Node.js Runtime Foundations lab: Create a new project, add one source file and one dependency if appropriate, run it, and document the commands another learner needs.

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02Build an Express ServerBuild practical skill in build an express server and connect it to the outcomes of Node.js and Express.4 lessons · 1 lab

Lesson 1

Build an Express Server: Core Concepts for Node.js and Express

Understand the concepts, decisions, and vocabulary you need before applying Build an Express Server in Node.js and Express.

25 min

Lesson 2

Set Up and Explore Build an Express Server in Node.js and Express

Prepare the tools, data, project state, or test environment needed to explore Build an Express Server safely and repeatably.

25 min

Lesson 3

Build a Practical Build an Express Server Example in Node.js and Express

Create a small Express API with JSON parsing, validation, one router, centralized error handling, and a test for valid and invalid requests.

30 min

Lesson 4

Debug Common Build an Express Server Problems in Node.js and Express

Recognize common failure modes in Build an Express Server, use the relevant diagnostics, and verify the correction.

25 min

Guided lab · 55 min · Moderate

Guided Lab: Build an Express Server in Node.js and Express

Node.js and Express — Build an Express Server lab: Create a small Express API with JSON parsing, validation, one router, centralized error handling, and a test for valid and invalid requests.

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03Middleware and Application StructureBuild practical skill in middleware and application structure and connect it to the outcomes of Node.js and Express.4 lessons · 1 lab

Lesson 1

Middleware and Application Structure: Core Concepts for Node.js and Express

Understand the concepts, decisions, and vocabulary you need before applying Middleware and Application Structure in Node.js and Express.

25 min

Lesson 2

Set Up and Explore Middleware and Application Structure in Node.js and Express

Prepare the tools, data, project state, or test environment needed to explore Middleware and Application Structure safely and repeatably.

25 min

Lesson 3

Build a Practical Middleware and Application Structure Example in Node.js and Express

Create a small Express API with JSON parsing, validation, one router, centralized error handling, and a test for valid and invalid requests.

30 min

Lesson 4

Debug Common Middleware and Application Structure Problems in Node.js and Express

Recognize common failure modes in Middleware and Application Structure, use the relevant diagnostics, and verify the correction.

25 min

Guided lab · 55 min · Moderate

Guided Lab: Middleware and Application Structure in Node.js and Express

Node.js and Express — Middleware and Application Structure lab: Create a small Express API with JSON parsing, validation, one router, centralized error handling, and a test for valid and invalid requests.

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04Data Validation and PersistenceBuild practical skill in data validation and persistence and connect it to the outcomes of Node.js and Express.4 lessons · 1 lab

Lesson 1

Data Validation and Persistence: Core Concepts for Node.js and Express

Understand the concepts, decisions, and vocabulary you need before applying Data Validation and Persistence in Node.js and Express.

25 min

Lesson 2

Set Up and Explore Data Validation and Persistence in Node.js and Express

Prepare the tools, data, project state, or test environment needed to explore Data Validation and Persistence safely and repeatably.

25 min

Lesson 3

Build a Practical Data Validation and Persistence Example in Node.js and Express

Build a form or request validator with valid, missing, malformed, and boundary inputs.

30 min

Lesson 4

Debug Common Data Validation and Persistence Problems in Node.js and Express

Recognize common failure modes in Data Validation and Persistence, use the relevant diagnostics, and verify the correction.

25 min

Guided lab · 55 min · Moderate

Guided Lab: Data Validation and Persistence in Node.js and Express

Node.js and Express — Data Validation and Persistence lab: Build a form or request validator with valid, missing, malformed, and boundary inputs.

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05Authentication and AuthorizationBuild practical skill in authentication and authorization and connect it to the outcomes of Node.js and Express.4 lessons · 1 lab

Lesson 1

Authentication and Authorization: Core Concepts for Node.js and Express

Understand the concepts, decisions, and vocabulary you need before applying Authentication and Authorization in Node.js and Express.

25 min

Lesson 2

Set Up and Explore Authentication and Authorization in Node.js and Express

Prepare the tools, data, project state, or test environment needed to explore Authentication and Authorization safely and repeatably.

25 min

Lesson 3

Build a Practical Authentication and Authorization Example in Node.js and Express

Build a sign-in flow with one successful and one failed authentication case.

30 min

Lesson 4

Debug Common Authentication and Authorization Problems in Node.js and Express

Recognize common failure modes in Authentication and Authorization, use the relevant diagnostics, and verify the correction.

25 min

Guided lab · 55 min · Moderate

Guided Lab: Authentication and Authorization in Node.js and Express

Node.js and Express — Authentication and Authorization lab: Build a sign-in flow with one successful and one failed authentication case.

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06API ReliabilityBuild practical skill in api reliability and connect it to the outcomes of Node.js and Express.4 lessons

Lesson 1

API Reliability: Core Concepts for Node.js and Express

Understand the concepts, decisions, and vocabulary you need before applying API Reliability in Node.js and Express.

25 min

Lesson 2

Set Up and Explore API Reliability in Node.js and Express

Prepare the tools, data, project state, or test environment needed to explore API Reliability safely and repeatably.

25 min

Lesson 3

Build a Practical API Reliability Example in Node.js and Express

Create a small Express API with JSON parsing, validation, one router, centralized error handling, and a test for valid and invalid requests.

30 min

Lesson 4

Debug Common API Reliability Problems in Node.js and Express

Recognize common failure modes in API Reliability, use the relevant diagnostics, and verify the correction.

25 min

07TestingBuild practical skill in testing and connect it to the outcomes of Node.js and Express.4 lessons

Lesson 1

Testing: Core Concepts for Node.js and Express

Understand the concepts, decisions, and vocabulary you need before applying Testing in Node.js and Express.

25 min

Lesson 2

Set Up and Explore Testing in Node.js and Express

Prepare the tools, data, project state, or test environment needed to explore Testing safely and repeatably.

25 min

Lesson 3

Build a Practical Testing Example in Node.js and Express

Write a small test suite for one function, service, route, or component with success and failure cases.

30 min

Lesson 4

Debug Common Testing Problems in Node.js and Express

Recognize common failure modes in Testing, use the relevant diagnostics, and verify the correction.

25 min

08Security and DeploymentBuild practical skill in security and deployment and connect it to the outcomes of Node.js and Express.4 lessons

Lesson 1

Security and Deployment: Core Concepts for Node.js and Express

Understand the concepts, decisions, and vocabulary you need before applying Security and Deployment in Node.js and Express.

25 min

Lesson 2

Set Up and Explore Security and Deployment in Node.js and Express

Prepare the tools, data, project state, or test environment needed to explore Security and Deployment safely and repeatably.

25 min

Lesson 3

Build a Practical Security and Deployment Example in Node.js and Express

Deploy a small version change to a disposable environment, verify health, then practice a rollback.

30 min

Lesson 4

Debug Common Security and Deployment Problems in Node.js and Express

Recognize common failure modes in Security and Deployment, use the relevant diagnostics, and verify the correction.

25 min

Portfolio integration

Capstone Project

Build a Production-Ready Issue Tracking API

Combine the path skills in a portfolio-ready project with clear functional requirements, tests, verification evidence, and operating notes.

GuidedIndependentPortfolio

Acceptance criteria

The core workflow works from start to finish.
Invalid input or failure states are handled clearly.
The result is tested and documented.
A reviewer can reproduce the setup and verification.

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Skill assessment

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Path Brief

Skills you will practice

Prerequisites

Tools

What you need

Learning modules

Node.js Runtime Foundations: Core Concepts for Node.js and Express

Set Up and Explore Node.js Runtime Foundations in Node.js and Express

Build a Practical Node.js Runtime Foundations Example in Node.js and Express

Debug Common Node.js Runtime Foundations Problems in Node.js and Express

Guided Lab: Node.js Runtime Foundations in Node.js and Express

Build an Express Server: Core Concepts for Node.js and Express

Set Up and Explore Build an Express Server in Node.js and Express

Build a Practical Build an Express Server Example in Node.js and Express

Debug Common Build an Express Server Problems in Node.js and Express

Guided Lab: Build an Express Server in Node.js and Express

Middleware and Application Structure: Core Concepts for Node.js and Express

Set Up and Explore Middleware and Application Structure in Node.js and Express

Build a Practical Middleware and Application Structure Example in Node.js and Express

Debug Common Middleware and Application Structure Problems in Node.js and Express

Guided Lab: Middleware and Application Structure in Node.js and Express

Data Validation and Persistence: Core Concepts for Node.js and Express

Set Up and Explore Data Validation and Persistence in Node.js and Express

Build a Practical Data Validation and Persistence Example in Node.js and Express

Debug Common Data Validation and Persistence Problems in Node.js and Express

Guided Lab: Data Validation and Persistence in Node.js and Express

Authentication and Authorization: Core Concepts for Node.js and Express

Set Up and Explore Authentication and Authorization in Node.js and Express

Build a Practical Authentication and Authorization Example in Node.js and Express

Debug Common Authentication and Authorization Problems in Node.js and Express

Guided Lab: Authentication and Authorization in Node.js and Express

API Reliability: Core Concepts for Node.js and Express

Set Up and Explore API Reliability in Node.js and Express

Build a Practical API Reliability Example in Node.js and Express

Debug Common API Reliability Problems in Node.js and Express

Testing: Core Concepts for Node.js and Express

Set Up and Explore Testing in Node.js and Express

Build a Practical Testing Example in Node.js and Express

Debug Common Testing Problems in Node.js and Express

Security and Deployment: Core Concepts for Node.js and Express

Set Up and Explore Security and Deployment in Node.js and Express

Build a Practical Security and Deployment Example in Node.js and Express

Debug Common Security and Deployment Problems in Node.js and Express

Capstone Project

Build a Production-Ready Issue Tracking API

Acceptance criteria

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