Panchal Y. Building Scalable Web Apps with Node.js and Express...2024

Textbook in PDF format

Easy API Design Using Express.js and Node.js (TypeScript)
Book Description
Embark on a transformative journey into the world of web development with the latest Node.js v20, Express.js frameworks and TypeScript. This comprehensive book empowers developers at all levels, from newcomers to seasoned professionals, by covering foundational to advanced topics through a single, cohesive example: a project management system.
Beginning with an exploration of fundamentals, the book swiftly progresses to delve into TypeScript, equipping readers with the tools to enhance their applications with strong typing and modern JavaScript features. Readers will master the art of building RESTful APIs using Express.js, ensuring adherence to industry best practices in API design.
The book dives into advanced topics like routing strategies, middleware implementation, MongoDB integration with Mongoose for efficient data management, and Redis for optimizing API performance through caching techniques. The final section of the book provides thorough guidance on asynchronous operations, Mocha and Chai testing strategies, AWS deployment, security practices, performance tuning, and real-world application scenarios, ensuring developers gain a holistic understanding of Node.js and Express.js development.
Table of Contents
Introduction to Node.js
Introduction to TypeScript
Overview of Express.js
Planning the App
REST API for User Module
REST API for Project and Task Modules
API Caching
Notification Module
Testing API
Building and Deploying Application
The Journey Ahead