Fullstack JavaScript: Everything You Need To Node

by Richard Spencer

Fullstack Everything You Need To Node is a comprehensive guide designed to take readers from beginner to expert level in understanding the technology behind creating modern, robust, and scalable websites and applications. The book starts with an exploration of the fundamental building-blocks in web development, such as HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and an overview of fullstack development, setting the stage for the journey ahead. With no previous knowledge assumed, we quickly get up to speed for the main purpose of this book—describing all the major technologies available so that key design choices can be made at the beginning of your project.A central focus is on the JavaScript ecosystem, where the reader gets introduced to Node.js, Express, and databases, emphasizing connecting to SQL and NoSQL databases and performing CRUD operations. The book further explores frontend JavaScript frameworks, namely React, Angular, and Vue.js, and includes an overview on component building, managing state, and client-side data fetching.The book places significant emphasis on crucial security aspects like user authentication, session management, JWT, and role-based access control. Attention is also given to topics like testing and deployment, version control, dealing with legacy code, and refactoring.The following chapters discuss advanced web technologies such as real-time applications using WebSockets, progressive web applications (PWAs), WebAssembly, Blazor, and even creating chatbots and voice assistants. The exploration of web performance optimization, security best practices, serverless computing, machine learning integration, accessibility, and IoT application development are vital for a modern web developer.In the final part, readers are introduced to emerging trends and technologies, such as blockchain application development, GraphQL, and building cross-platform mobile applications. Each chapter is filled with hands-on examples for you to experiment with and extend, real-world use-cases, and best practices, providing readers with practical skills they need in the evolving landscape of web development.In essence, Fullstack Everything You Need To Node is not just a technical manual, but a holistic journey in the web development realm, preparing the readers for the exciting and dynamic challenges they will face in their web development careers.

813 pages, Kindle Edition

Published June 19, 2023