Course Overview
Welcome to Node.js Basics for Beginners — a comprehensive and beginner-friendly course designed to help you start building server-side applications using JavaScript with Node.js.
Whether you're a front-end developer looking to dive into the backend, or a complete beginner aiming to become a full-stack developer, this course is your first step toward mastering modern web development.
What You Will Learn:
Course Highlights:
Who Should Take This Course?
Prerequisites:
Tools & Technologies Covered:
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What Node.js is and how it works behind the scenes
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Installing Node.js and setting up your development environment
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Working with Node.js core modules (like fs, path, os)
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Handling files and directories using the File System module
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Creating and running a basic HTTP server
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Understanding Event Loop, callbacks, and asynchronous programming
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Using npm and managing dependencies
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Introduction to Express.js (optional bonus section)
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Step-by-step explanations — perfect for beginners
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Real-world examples and practical hands-on tasks
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Lightweight projects to apply what you learn
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Easy-to-follow videos and clean coding style
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Optional quizzes and assignments for self-evaluation
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Front-end developers who want to learn backend with Node.js
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Computer science students exploring full-stack development
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Beginners looking to start web development using JavaScript
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Anyone interested in building fast, scalable server-side apps
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Basic knowledge of JavaScript (variables, functions, arrays)
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No prior backend or Node.js experience required
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Node.js
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npm (Node Package Manager)
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VS Code
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Basic Terminal/Command Line
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Core Node.js Modules
Start your backend journey today with the power of Node.js — simple, fast, and scalable. By the end of this course, you’ll be ready to build real-world applications, RESTful APIs, and dynamic web servers.
FAQ
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Basic understanding of JavaScript (variables, functions, loops)
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A computer with internet access
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Willingness to learn backend development concepts
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Node.js installed on your system (guidance provided in course)
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A code editor (e.g., Visual Studio Code recommended)
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Basic familiarity with command line/terminal (help provided)
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Understand what Node.js is and how it works
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Set up a Node.js development environment
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Use core Node.js modules like fs and http
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Create and run a basic HTTP server
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Work with files and directories programmatically
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Understand and use asynchronous programming and callbacks
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Manage project dependencies with npm
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Build simple backend applications using Node.js
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Apply your skills to real-world backend development projects
Requirment
Outcomes
Internships
No internships
Course curriculum
KT Nest
- 19 Courses
- 6 months ago
- 4599 Students
KT Nest is an online learning platform designed to make IT education accessible and affordable, particularly for Tamil-speaking students. It offers a variety of recorded courses in Tamil, covering topics such as Python, PHP, MySQL, React, HTML, CSS, and JavaScript, all available for just ₹5. The platform emphasizes project-based learning, allowing students to apply their skills through hands-on projects. This approach is especially beneficial for beginners and those transitioning into the tech field, providing practical experience alongside theoretical knowledge.
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- 02h 36m
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