JavaScript Everywhere - Frontend to Backend
Bring JavaScript to the server side! Build powerful APIs, real-time applications, and scalable backend systems with the runtime that powers modern web development.
Understand backend development through everyday analogies
Node.js takes JavaScript (usually for websites) and lets it run on servers, like moving a toy factory to make real products.
👶 For Kids: JavaScript can now work outside the browser - like taking your favorite game and playing it anywhere!
A server is like a store that never closes, always ready to serve customers (users) whatever they need.
👶 For Kids: Like having a robot shopkeeper that works 24/7 and never gets tired!
An API is like a menu that shows what the kitchen (server) can make, and a waiter who takes your order.
👶 For Kids: Like having a magic menu where you point at pictures and food appears!
A database is like a super-organized library that can instantly find any book (data) you need.
👶 For Kids: Like a magical library where books fly to you when you think of what you want to read!
See how major companies use Node.js for their backend systems
Power websites and web apps with fast, scalable backend services.
Create APIs that mobile apps connect to for data and functionality.
Build small, independent services that work together to create large applications.
Create applications that update instantly, like chat apps and live dashboards.
Connect smart devices and process data at the edge of networks.
Build tools that help other developers, like build systems and CLIs.
From server basics to production-ready applications
Discover the server-side world! Learn how Node.js brings JavaScript to the backend and powers millions of websites.
Build powerful APIs with Express! Create the backbone that connects mobile apps and websites to data.
Connect to databases and manage data! Learn how to store, retrieve, and manipulate information efficiently.
Secure your applications! Implement authentication, authorization, and security best practices.
Deploy to production! Learn testing, monitoring, and deploying Node.js applications at scale.
See real Node.js code that powers modern applications
// Simple HTTP Server
const http = require('http');
const server = http.createServer((req, res) => {
res.writeHead(200, { 'Content-Type': 'text/html' });
res.end('<h1>Hello from Node.js! 🚀</h1>');
});
const PORT = 3000;
server.listen(PORT, () => {
console.log(`🌟 Server running at http://localhost:${PORT}`);
});
// Run with: node server.jsconst express = require('express');
const app = express();
// Middleware to parse JSON
app.use(express.json());
// Sample data
let users = [
{ id: 1, name: 'Alice', age: 25 },
{ id: 2, name: 'Bob', age: 30 }
];
// GET all users
app.get('/api/users', (req, res) => {
res.json(users);
});
// GET user by ID
app.get('/api/users/:id', (req, res) => {
const user = users.find(u => u.id === parseInt(req.params.id));
if (!user) {
return res.status(404).json({ message: 'User not found' });
}
res.json(user);
});
// POST new user
app.post('/api/users', (req, res) => {
const newUser = {
id: users.length + 1,
name: req.body.name,
age: req.body.age
};
users.push(newUser);
res.status(201).json(newUser);
});
app.listen(3000, () => {
console.log('🚀 API server running on port 3000');
});// fileManager.js - Custom Module
const fs = require('fs').promises;
const path = require('path');
class FileManager {
constructor(baseDir = './data') {
this.baseDir = baseDir;
this.ensureDirectoryExists();
}
async ensureDirectoryExists() {
try {
await fs.access(this.baseDir);
} catch {
await fs.mkdir(this.baseDir, { recursive: true });
console.log(`📁 Created directory: ${this.baseDir}`);
}
}
async saveData(filename, data) {
const filePath = path.join(this.baseDir, filename);
await fs.writeFile(filePath, JSON.stringify(data, null, 2));
console.log(`💾 Saved data to ${filename}`);
}
async loadData(filename) {
try {
const filePath = path.join(this.baseDir, filename);
const data = await fs.readFile(filePath, 'utf8');
return JSON.parse(data);
} catch (error) {
console.log(`❌ Error loading ${filename}:`, error.message);
return null;
}
}
async deleteFile(filename) {
try {
const filePath = path.join(this.baseDir, filename);
await fs.unlink(filePath);
console.log(`🗑️ Deleted ${filename}`);
} catch (error) {
console.log(`❌ Error deleting ${filename}:`, error.message);
}
}
}
// Usage
const fileManager = new FileManager();
// Save some data
fileManager.saveData('users.json', [
{ name: 'Alice', email: 'alice@example.com' },
{ name: 'Bob', email: 'bob@example.com' }
]);
// Load and display data
fileManager.loadData('users.json')
.then(data => console.log('📖 Loaded users:', data));
module.exports = FileManager;High-demand backend skills that lead to excellent careers
Build server-side applications, APIs, and database systems using Node.js.
Work on both frontend and backend using JavaScript/Node.js across the entire stack.
Deploy, monitor, and scale Node.js applications in production environments.
Design scalable API architectures and microservices systems.
Join the JavaScript everywhere revolution! Build powerful backend systems and APIs that scale to millions of users.