Key FeaturesThis book will help readers to dive deeper into software development with Node.js and JavaScriptTakes a craftsman approach to Node.js and object-orientation and test-driven developmentCrafts many of the small details of Node.js and through to fully-fledged web applications with REST Book DescriptionThe Node Craftsman Book helps JavaScript programmers with basic Node.js knowledge to now thoroughly master Node.js and JavaScript. This book dives you deeper into the craft of software development with Node.js and JavaScript, incuding object-orientation, test-driven development, database handling, web frameworks, and much more.The Node Craftsman Book shows you how to work with Node.js and how to think deeply about how you build your Node projects. Youll master how to build a complete Node.js application across six crafting milestones, and youll learn many specific skills to achieve that mastery. These skills include how to work with the Node Package Manager in depth, how to connect your Node applications to databases, and how to write unit tests and end-to-end tests for your code. Youll experience the full Node.js development picture, and learn how to craft and control your Node.js applications - right through to fully-fledged web applications using REST, and integration with Angular applications.What you will learnHow to connect to databases like MongoDB and MySQL from your Node.js applicationHow to unit tests and end-to-end tests for your codeWhen and how to leverage migrations for setting up a continuous deployment workflowDetailed insight into how the Node Package Manager, NPM worksHow object-orientation actually works in JavaScriptWays to keep your code fast and efficient using asynchronous and non-blocking operationsHow to use and create event emittersHow to use REST frameworks to write full-fledged web applicationsHow to integrate Node.js with AngularAbout the AuthorManuel Kiessling is a software developer and IT manager living in Cologne, Germany. Hes interested in Behaviour- and Test-Driven Development and Agile practices. Manuel has authored many successful books including The Node Beginner Book, and Beginning Mobile App Development with React Native.Table of ContentsWorking with NPM and PackagesTest-driven Node.js DevelopmentObject-oriented JavaScriptSynchronous and Asynchronous Operations ExplainedUsing and Creating Event EmittersOptimizing Code Performance and Control Flow Management Using the Async LibraryNode.js and MySQLNode.js and MongoDBMilestone 1 – A First Passing Test against the ServerMilestone 2 – The API Responds with Actual Database ContentMilestone 3 – Setting the Stage for a Continuous Delivery WorkflowMilestone 4 – Giving Users a FrontendMilestone 5 – More Work on the BackendMilestone 6 – Completing the Backend and Finalizing the Application
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