Web Development with JavaScript (Node.js): From Basics to Deployment

The book "Web Development with JavaScript (Node.js): From Basics to Deployment" is a practical guide that will take you through all stages of creating web applications on Node.js. The author, experienced backend developer Alexey Sokolov, shares proven approaches, ready-made solutions, and avoids dry theory that is not useful in real projects.

The book is ideal for those already familiar with the basics of JavaScript who want to master server-side development, as well as for those transitioning from other languages (Python, PHP, Java) to Node.js. No unnecessary digressions — only what is needed for work.

What you will learn from the book:

• Node.js Basics: event loop, module system, working with files and streams.
• Creating a web server using pure Node.js and the Express framework.
• Routing and middleware: request handling, validation, authentication.
• Working with databases: PostgreSQL, MongoDB, Sequelize, and Mongoose.
• REST API and GraphQL: designing endpoints, Swagger documentation.
• Authentication and security: JWT, OAuth, protection against CSRF and XSS.
• Testing: unit tests, integration tests with Jest and Supertest.
• Deployment and DevOps: Docker, CI/CD, Nginx, deployment on VPS and cloud platforms.
• Real projects: chat, API for an online store, microservice architecture.

Why you should read this book:

• Step-by-step instructions and ready-made code examples.
• Focus on modern tools: ES6+, async/await, TypeScript.
• Analysis of typical mistakes and ways to avoid them.
• Tips on performance optimization and scaling.
• Interview preparation: questions and tasks on Node.js.

By the end of the book, you will be able to independently design and launch a full-fledged web application ready for real-world use. The book is suitable both for self-study and for web development courses.

Download the book on PythonLib and start creating modern web services in JavaScript today!