Building RESTful APIs with Node.js and Express

This module introduces participants to Node.js and Express, covering the basics of setting up a development environment, understanding the architecture of Node.js, working with middleware, handling HTTP requests and responses, and exploring RESTful APIs. It also delves into building a simple RESTful API and provides graded and practice quizzes for reinforcement.

In this module, participants learn about MongoDB, a popular NoSQL database, and its advantages over RDBMS. The topics include installing MongoDB, connecting it to the API, performing CRUD operations, and understanding covered queries. The module also includes quizzes to reinforce the learning and practice.

This module delves into advanced topics in Node.js and Express, such as middleware, error handling, authentication, and authorization. Participants learn about third-party middleware, error types, authentication using JSON Web Token (JWT), and implementing security measures. The module culminates with a final assignment of building a Node.js and MongoDB web application.