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:

  • What Node.js is and how it works behind the scenes

  • Installing Node.js and setting up your development environment

  • Working with Node.js core modules (like fs, path, os)

  • Handling files and directories using the File System module

  • Creating and running a basic HTTP server

  • Understanding Event Loop, callbacks, and asynchronous programming

  • Using npm and managing dependencies

  • Introduction to Express.js (optional bonus section)

  • Step-by-step explanations — perfect for beginners

  • Real-world examples and practical hands-on tasks

  • Lightweight projects to apply what you learn

  • Easy-to-follow videos and clean coding style

  • Optional quizzes and assignments for self-evaluation

  • Front-end developers who want to learn backend with Node.js

  • Computer science students exploring full-stack development

  • Beginners looking to start web development using JavaScript

  • Anyone interested in building fast, scalable server-side apps

  • Basic knowledge of JavaScript (variables, functions, arrays)

  • No prior backend or Node.js experience required

  • Node.js

  • npm (Node Package Manager)

  • VS Code

  • Basic Terminal/Command Line

  • 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.

    Requirment

    • Basic understanding of JavaScript (variables, functions, loops)

    • A computer with internet access

    • Willingness to learn backend development concepts

    • Node.js installed on your system (guidance provided in course)

    • A code editor (e.g., Visual Studio Code recommended)

    • Basic familiarity with command line/terminal (help provided)

    Outcomes

    • Understand what Node.js is and how it works

    • Set up a Node.js development environment

    • Use core Node.js modules like fs and http

    • Create and run a basic HTTP server

    • Work with files and directories programmatically

    • Understand and use asynchronous programming and callbacks

    • Manage project dependencies with npm

    • Build simple backend applications using Node.js

    • Apply your skills to real-world backend development projects

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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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