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Who is a Node.js Developer?

Builds applications using Node.js, JavaScript's

runtime environment.
Crafts servers, handles data requests, and interacts
with databases.
JavaScript pro with an understanding of event-driven
architecture.
Leverages npm for code management.
Builds real-time features, web applications, APIs,
and more.

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1 Introduction to Node.js
Node.js is a JavaScript runtime environment.
Operates on the V8 JavaScript engine.
Runs on Windows, Linux, Unix, and macOS.
Executes JavaScript code outside of browsers.
Allows construction of command-line utilities.
Enables server-side scripting.
Promotes JavaScript for various applications.
Install Node.js: Go to the official Node.js website and
download the latest LTS version for your operating
system. Follow the installation instructions.
Hello World: Write a simple "Hello World" program in
Node.js to get started.

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2 Why Learn Node.js?

JavaScript Everywhere: Use JavaScript for both front-
end and back-end development.
Fast & Scalable: Node.js excels at building real-time
applications with its event-driven architecture.
Rich Ecosystem: npm offers a vast library of pre-built
modules for various functionalities.
In-Demand Skill: Node.js is a sought-after skill in the
web development industry.
Full-Stack Potential: Learning Node.js complements
front-end skills as well.
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3 JavaScript Fundamentals
Before diving into Node.js, ensure you have a solid
understanding of JavaScript, as Node.js is a JavaScript
runtime.
Understand how to declare variables using var, let, or
const.
Learn about data types, including strings, numbers,
booleans, arrays, and objects.
Study Operators and Arrays Manipulations as well.
Learn control flow statements including if, else,
switch, for, while, and do-while loops.
Master the JavaScript functions of declaration,
expression, and invocation.
Learn about object-oriented programming.
Master Functions, Hoisting and Prototypes.

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4 Node.js Architecture
Node.js has mainly two types of components – core
components and node.js API (modules). ​
Node.js API
Node.js Binding
C/C++ Add-ons
V8
Libuv
C-ares
http_parser
OpenSSL
Zlib

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5 Node.js Development Tools

Learn how to install Visual Studio Code (VS Code) from
the website.
Try installing the Node.js plugin in VS Code.
Master managing Node.js projects with Visual Studio
Code.
Learn how Nodemon automatically restarts servers
when files change.
Try npm install -g nodemon for global installation or
npm install --save-dev nodemon for local installation.
Know setup with nodemon.JSON or command-line
parameters.
Connect Nodemon with Gulp or npm scripts.

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6 Node.js CLI
Learn the basic npm and node commands for
managing packages and scripts.
Understand how to use npm init to configure projects
and dependencies.
Use npm install or npm uninstall to add or remove
dependencies.
Use npm to differentiate between global and local
package installations.
Execute project tasks by running scripts from the
package.json with npm run.
Manage package versions and dependencies easily
with npm obsolete and npm update.

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7 npm CLI
(Node Package Manager)
Learn about npm package management, including
installation, updates, and removal.
Check out Add Project Dependencies with Options in
npm install.
To set up the project, create package.json using master
npm init.
Understand the concept of Semantic Versioning
(SemVer) about package versions.
Use npm list and npm obsolete to manage
dependencies.
For script execution in package.json, use master npm
run.
Learn how to use npm publish to publish packages to
the npm registry.

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8 Node.js Code Execution

Process/Event Loop
The Event Loop acts like a traffic controller, managing a
queue of incoming events (client requests). It processes
events one by one from the queue.
Learn about Node.js' event-driven design and how to
handle asynchronous events.
Understand the Node.js' single-threaded, non-
blocking I/O for concurrent tasks.
Discover Node.js' modular structure for code
organization and reuse.
Learn about error handling best practices, such as
error-first callbacks and try-catch blocks.

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9 Node.js Built-in Modules

A collection of JavaScript code which encapsulate related
code into single unit of code. ​
Discover the concept of Node.js modules.
Learn to create HTTP servers and handle HTTP
requests and responses.
Explore file system operations such as reading and
writing files, creating and deleting directories.
Understand path manipulation operations.
In os module, gain insights into system-related
information like CPU architecture.
Learn about crypto module and cryptographic
operations such as encryption, and decryption.
Explore utilities for parsing and formatting URLs.
Understand data compression and decompression
using the zlib module.

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10 Web Development with

Express.js
Explore features such as routing, middleware,
templates, and error handling.
Discover how Express.js helps you create RESTful
APIs and web apps.
Understand the Node.js middleware for HTTP request
handling.
Learn to use middleware for logging and
authentication.
Discover popular middleware packages such as
Morgan and Body-Parser.
Learn custom middleware.

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11 Express Routing and

View Engines
Express.js uses routing to handle URL requests
efficiently.
Understand route and query parameters, as well as
route chaining.
Consider route middleware for authentication and
authorization.
Practice organising routes to improve code
maintainability.
Explore popular view engines such as Handlebars,
EJS, and Pug.
Use template inheritance and partials to optimise view
rendering.

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12 MongoDB Database

Understand the fundamentals of MongoDB, including

documents, collections, fields, searches, indexes, and
aggregation pipelines.
Know MongoDB's schema flexibility, scalability, and
the MongoDB query language.
Differentiate MongoDB from relational databases.
Explore the principles of NoSQL databases.
Learn about MongoDB's unique features for efficient
data management.

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13 Mongoose: Models &

Relationships Setup
Get started with Mongoose, MongoDB's Node.js ODM.
Create MongoDB schemas using Mongoose
definitions.
Study MongoDB relationship types.
Use Mongoose features such as validation,
middleware, virtuals, and plugins.
Learn how to use Mongoose to link a Node.js program
to a MongoDB database.

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14 Node.js App Deployment

Understand the Build Automation Tools for Node.js

deployment.
Learn how to set up Gulp or Webpack for fast
deployment operations.
Study Task Automation using Gulp to streamline
deployment procedures.
Analyse Module Bundling with Webpack for improved
code delivery.
Understand deployment concepts and select
appropriate platforms such as Heroku, AWS, or
Microsoft IIS.

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15 Real-time Applications
Chat Applications: Real-time chat apps powered by
Node.js use Socket.IO for WebSocket connections,
allowing clients and servers to communicate instantly.
Online Gaming: With its event-driven architecture,
Node.js supports real-time multiplayer games while
effectively managing concurrent connections.
Live Auctions & Bidding Systems: Node.js supports
real-time bidding systems, which enable users to put
bids and receive fast updates during auctions.
Streaming Applications: Node.js is best suited for
creating live video and audio streaming platforms, as
well as real-time data processing pipelines.

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Node.js Tutorial For Beginners

ScholarHat offers concise, insightful Node.js articles. Dive into
Angular with clear explanations and practical examples, perfect
for enhancing your skills.

What is Node.js and Why to use it?

Exploring Node.js Architecture
Node.js vs. Other Server-Side Frameworks
Exploring Node.js Code Execution Process
Node.js Core Modules
Getting Started with Express.js
Express.js Routing
A Guide to build Real Time Application in Node.js
Top 50 Node.js Interview Questions and Answers

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How to follow this roadmap?

At ScholarHat, we believe mastering a technology
is a three-step process as mentioned below:

Step1 - Learn Skills: You can learn Azure Developer

skills by using Microsoft official docs on Node.js, or
through Videos on YouTube or Videos based
courses. For topic revision and recalling make short
notes. You can also learn Live from Microsoft MVP at
ScholarHat.
Step2 - Build Experience: You can build hands-on
experience by building end-to-end real world
applications like Chat Application, Stock Price
Monitoring, Fraud Detection etc.
Step3 - Empower Yourself: Build your strong profile
by mentioning all the above skills with hands-on
experience on projects. Prepare yourself with interview
Q&A about Azure Developer to crack your next job
interview.

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