Global Certificate Node.js: API Development for Innovation

• Introduction to Node.js: Understanding the fundamentals of Node.js, its benefits, and why it is ideal for API development.
• Setting Up the Development Environment: Installing Node.js, setting up an IDE, and creating a basic Node.js application.
• Node.js Core Modules: Exploring the core modules of Node.js, including HTTP, File System, and Path.
• Creating RESTful APIs: Understanding RESTful APIs, designing a RESTful API, and creating one using Node.js.
• Express.js Framework: Learning about the Express.js framework, its benefits, and how to use it for API development.
• Routing and Controllers: Implementing routing in Express.js, creating controllers, and handling HTTP requests and responses.
• Middleware: Understanding and creating custom middleware functions in Express.js.
• Database Integration: Integrating popular databases like MySQL, MongoDB, and PostgreSQL with Node.js and Express.js.
• Authentication and Authorization: Implementing authentication and authorization in Node.js APIs using JSON Web Tokens (JWT) and Passport.js.
• Testing and Debugging: Learning about testing and debugging Node.js applications, including unit testing and integration testing.