JavaScript (Node.js) for Beginners: Complete Course

This book is your reliable guide into the world of server-side programming in JavaScript using the Node.js platform. If you are already familiar with the basics of JavaScript in the browser and want to learn how to create powerful server applications, APIs, and web services, this guide is created especially for you.

The book is built on the principle of "from simple to complex" and does not require deep programming knowledge. You will start with installing Node.js and setting up the development environment, and then step by step master all the key concepts.

What you will learn from this book:

• Node.js Basics: module system, global objects, working with the file system and data streams.
• Asynchronous Programming: callbacks, promises, async/await — learn to write efficient non-blocking code.
• Creating a Web Server: developing an HTTP server from scratch, handling routes, working with requests and responses.
• npm Package Manager: installing and managing dependencies, creating your own scripts.
• Working with Databases: connecting to MongoDB and PostgreSQL, performing CRUD operations.
• Practical Projects: creating a REST API for notes, a chat application, and a simple blog.

Who this book is for:

• Beginner developers who have mastered basic JavaScript and want to move to server-side development.
• Layout designers and frontend developers who want to expand their skills and become full-stack specialists.
• Students and anyone interested in modern web development.

Each chapter contains theoretical material, practical code examples, and assignments for independent work. You will not just read the theory — you will write real working applications. By the end of the book, you will be able to create a full-fledged web server with a database and deploy it to the cloud.

The book is written in accessible language, all complex concepts are explained using simple analogies. The author, an experienced developer and teacher, shares not only syntax but also the best practices used in the industry.

Start your journey into the world of server-side JavaScript today — and in just a few weeks, you will be able to create your own web applications on Node.js!