Web Development Node.js & Express Fundamentals

Duration: 1 Month
Level: Advanced
Prerequisite: JavaScript (ES6+), Basic HTML & CSS, Backend Basics (recommended)

What you'll learn

• Understand how Node.js works as a server-side runtime
• Use npm to manage packages and dependencies
• Build a basic HTTP server using Node.js
• Create web applications using Express.js
• Handle routes (GET, POST, PUT, DELETE)
• Use middleware for request processing
• Serve static files in web applications
• Build dynamic web pages using EJS templating
• Structure a simple full-stack application

This course includes:

• 1 Mini Full-Stack Project
• 12–16 Hours Live Classes
• Online / Onsite (Physical)
• Practice Code (Node.js + Express)
• Server Development Exercises
• Certificate of Completion

Course Content

Node.js Runtime & npm

• What is Node.js?
• Installing Node.js and npm
• Understanding package.json
• Running Node Applications:

• node app.js
  • Built-in Modules:
• fs (File System)
• path
• http
  • Creating a Basic HTTP Server

Express.js – Routing

• Introduction to Express.js
• Creating a Server with Express
• Route Methods:

• GET
• POST
• PUT
• DELETE
  • Route Parameters:
• req.params
• req.query
  • Serving Static Files:
• express.static()

Express – Middleware

• What is Middleware?
• Using app.use()
• Built-in Middleware:

• express.json()
• express.urlencoded()
  • Custom Middleware Functions
  • Error Handling Middleware
  • Third-Party Middleware (e.g., logging tools)

EJS Templating

• Setting Up EJS as View Engine
• Rendering Pages:

• res.render()
  • Passing Data to Templates
  • EJS Syntax:
• <%= %> (output)
• <%- %> (unescaped output)
• <% %> (logic)
  • Creating Reusable Layouts:
• Header/Footer Partials

Mini Project (Real-World Practice)

• Dynamic Portfolio Website

Features:
• Multiple pages using routing
• Dynamic page titles
• Reusable layouts (header/footer)
• Data passed from server to views
• Clean project structure

Requirements

• Strong understanding of JavaScript (ES6+)
• Basic knowledge of HTML & CSS
• Laptop/PC with Node.js installed

Description

This module introduces Node.js and Express.js for building modern server-side applications using JavaScript. Students will learn how to create servers, manage routes, process requests, and generate dynamic web pages.

By the end of this module, learners will be able to build a structured backend application with dynamic frontend rendering.

Why Choose This Course?

• JavaScript Full-Stack Pathway
• Industry-Standard Backend (Node.js + Express)
• Real Server Development Skills
• Dynamic Web Applications
• Strong Foundation for APIs & Databases

Activities During Class

• Setting up Node.js environment
• Creating servers and routes
• Writing middleware functions
• Rendering dynamic pages
• Building full-stack mini project

Who Is This Course For?

• Students who completed frontend or PHP backend
• Learners transitioning to Node.js
• Aspiring full-stack developers

Course Highlights

• Node.js Fundamentals
• Express Routing & Middleware
• EJS Templating
• Mini Project Development
• Certificate of Completion