What You'll Learn:

1. Introduction to Express.js:
• Understand the role of Express.js in the MERN stack.
• Learn the core features of Express.js and its importance in building APIs.
• Setup and install Express.js in a Node.js environment.
2. Building Your First Web Server:
• Learn how to create a simple Express.js server.
• Understand the basics of routing and handling HTTP requests and responses.
• Implement GET, POST, PUT, and DELETE routes in your application.
3. Routing in Express.js:
• Learn how to handle dynamic URLs and query parameters.
• Understand the difference between static and dynamic routing.
• Organize routes using Express Router for better modularity.
4. Middleware Functions:
• Understand how middleware works in Express.js.
• Use built-in middleware to handle JSON, URL-encoded data, and static files.
• Learn to create custom middleware for logging, validation, and authentication.
5. Working with Templating Engines:
• Learn how to use templating engines like EJS, Pug, or Handlebars to render dynamic web pages.
• Serve HTML views from the backend using Express.js.
• Pass data from routes to views for rendering.
6. Building RESTful APIs:
• Understand REST architecture and how to design RESTful services.
• Learn to build APIs using Express.js for CRUD operations.
• Implement best practices for designing scalable and maintainable APIs.
7. Connecting to Databases:
• Integrate Express.js with MongoDB for data storage.
• Use Mongoose to define schemas, models, and handle database queries.
• Implement CRUD operations on MongoDB collections using Express.js routes.
8. Handling Forms and File Uploads:
• Learn to handle form submissions with Express.js.
• Implement file upload functionality using Multer and process uploaded data.
• Handle multipart form data securely and efficiently.
9. Session Management and Cookies:
• Learn how to manage user sessions and persistent data storage.
• Use Express.js sessions and cookies to handle authentication and maintain state.
• Implement user login/logout functionality with session-based authentication.
10. Authentication and Security:
• Implement authentication strategies using Passport.js and JWT (JSON Web Tokens).
• Learn how to secure routes and protect APIs.
• Understand and implement security best practices like rate-limiting, data validation, and input sanitization.
11. Error Handling:
• Learn how to manage errors in Express.js applications.
• Implement centralized error handling with custom error messages.
• Handle validation errors, 404 responses, and server-side issues.
12. Real-Time Communication with Socket.io:
• Learn to integrate WebSockets into your Express.js application using Socket.io.
• Build real-time features like notifications, live chat, and updates.
• Handle bi-directional communication between the client and server.
13. Performance Optimization:
• Learn techniques to optimize performance in Express.js applications.
• Implement caching strategies using Redis.
• Handle large data transfers efficiently using streams and compression.
14. Testing Express.js Applications:
• Write unit tests for your Express.js routes and middleware.
• Use testing frameworks like Mocha, Chai, and Supertest.
• Understand the importance of test-driven development (TDD) in Express.js projects.
15. Deploying Express.js Applications:
• Learn to deploy Express.js applications on cloud platforms like Heroku, AWS, or DigitalOcean.
• Use process managers like PM2 to run your applications in production environments.
• Understand continuous integration/continuous deployment (CI/CD) pipelines for Express.js.
16. Capstone Project:
• Build a full-stack MERN application that integrates Express.js with MongoDB, React, and Node.js.
• Design a RESTful API, implement secure authentication, and handle real-time updates.
• Deploy the application to the cloud and ensure it is production-ready.

Course Highlights:

• Daily Assignments and Projects: Solidify your learning with practical coding challenges and real-world projects.
• Project-Based Learning: Build fully functional applications with Express.js to apply your knowledge.
• Regular Doubt Sessions: Get your questions answered through online doubt-clearing sessions.
• Completion Certificate: Earn a certificate that validates your Express.js skills.
• Downloadable Resources: Access course resources, code snippets, and additional reading material.

Who Should Take This Course?

• Web Developers: Those looking to deepen their knowledge of backend development with Express.js.
• MERN Stack Developers: Developers wanting to master Express.js for full-stack application development.
• JavaScript Developers: Anyone who knows JavaScript and wants to learn backend development using Node.js and Express.js.
• Beginners: No prior Express.js knowledge required, but basic familiarity with JavaScript and Node.js is helpful.