Best Node.js Books

Learn how to create modular and scalable applications with Node.js by mastering its powerful components and patterns. This popular software platform enables efficient code-writing and extreme reusability using only one language across the full stack, revolutionizing the way we create software. This book explores Node.js' design and coding decisions, covering basics like its single-threaded architecture, as well as advanced concepts like Universal Javascript and scalability. With detailed implementations of common and exclusive design patterns, you will gain all the necessary concepts to build enterprise-grade applications with ease.

Learn how to build fast and scalable server-side applications with Node.js Web Development. This practical guide covers everything from installing and using Node.js for development and deployment to creating your own Node.js application. Develop both HTTP server and client applications, use the Express application framework, and configure Bootstrap for mobile-first theming. You'll also learn data storage engines such as MySQL, SQLITE3, and MongoDB, user authentication methods, including OAuth, and deploying Node.js to live servers, including microservice development with Docker. Whether you're new to JavaScript or experienced in web application development, this book is the perfect starting point for creating robust and striking web applications using Node.js.

Learn how to build dynamic web applications with the Node/JavaScript development stack. This hands-on guide teaches you Express fundamentals through the development of a fictional application featuring a public website and a RESTful API. Discover web architecture best practices to help you build single-page, multi-page, and hybrid web apps with Express. With single page apps (SPAs) emerging as the dominant web architecture, this updated edition focuses on providing API services with Express. Frontend and backend engineers familiar with JavaScript will discover new ways of looking at web development.

Learn how to create maintainable Node.js applications with "Beginning Node.js". This step-by-step guide covers all aspects of Node.js, from easy-to-follow JavaScript primers to full-stack application building. Discover important server-side programming concepts like streams and events, test your code, and deploy your applications on the internet. Even if you've yet to get started with Node.js, this book makes it easy to jump in and start building high-performing, scalable websites today.

Learn how to take your web development skills to the next level with Node, a JavaScript-based platform for writing fast and scalable network applications. This hands-on guide will teach you the core fundamentals of Node, while providing examples of both client- and server-side programming. With updated information on Node's event-driven, asynchronous I/O model, this book is perfect for developers comfortable with JavaScript looking to improve their server-side development skills.

Learn Node.js, Express, and MongoDB development through a fun and hands-on experience with this book. Every chapter is written in bite-sized sections to keep your interest and ensure you gain only the skills you need. You'll build your first Node.js app within minutes and create a blog app by the end. The book covers topics such as npm, MongoDB, user registration, authentication, validation errors, and more. Even if you have no previous Node.js knowledge, this book is perfect for you. Author Greg Lim is an experienced technologist and programming teacher who emphasizes hands-on learning through practice.

Learn how to build professional-grade web applications using Node.js and a complete development toolkit. Gain an in-depth understanding of standards, frameworks, and libraries such as Express.js, MongoDB, and OAuth. This second edition is updated for ES6/ES2015 and covers deploying to Heroku and AWS, creating REST APIs, and building full-stack web apps from scratch. Ideal for web developers with some familiarity of Node.js looking to take their skills to the next level.

Learn to write server-side code in JavaScript with "Get Programming with Node.js". This book offers 34 fast-paced, fun, and practical lessons to help you extend your existing JavaScript skills and write back-end code for your web applications. You'll set up the perfect developer environment and dive right into developing your first app with Express.js, a lightweight MVC-style web framework. With practical examples and exercises, you'll also gain knowledge of all-important security and authentication features, as well as database tasks. Add extra functionality like chat, and deploy your finished product with ease. Join the pro-coding club with Node.js!

Learn how to efficiently build web applications using Node.js and Express.js with "Express in Action". This carefully designed tutorial introduces Node's unique characteristics and shows how they map to the features of Express. With this powerful web application framework, you can manage routes, requests, and views with beautiful boilerplate for web applications. This book covers key development techniques, the rich ecosystem of companion tools and libraries, and even the inner workings of Express. Purchase of the print book includes a free eBook in PDF, Kindle, and ePub formats. Get started today and concentrate on what your application does instead of managing the technical details.

Learn to develop fast and scalable server-side JavaScript applications with Node.js. This book will teach you how to write non-blocking, asynchronous code using Node's unique style and patterns. You'll explore the growing library of Node modules and work with multiple protocols including RESTful web services, TCP socket clients and servers, and more. With a focus on practical programming domains, you'll develop real-world applications and learn how to test functionality and performance under load. Join the community of developers advancing the state of the art in web development with Node.js.