Node.js and Express.js Essentials: Your Hands-On Introduction to Fast and Scalable Web Development

Unlock the World of Modern Web Development—No Experience Needed!

Are you curious about web development, but feel overwhelmed by code, jargon, and where to start? Have you ever wished for a guide that speaks your language and builds your skills from the ground up? Node.js and Express.js Essentials: Your Hands-On Introduction to Fast and Scalable Web Development is the friendly companion you’ve been searching for—no computer science degree or tech background required.

Step Into Coding With Confidence

This book was designed for complete beginners, career changers, and anyone who wants to build powerful web applications using JavaScript. Dr. Benjamin Neudorf remembers what it’s like to feel lost, so he wrote the resource he wished he’d had: practical, patient, and supportive, every step of the way.

What Makes This Book Different?

• Step-by-Step Guidance: Every concept is explained in clear, everyday language before you ever see a line of code. You’ll build understanding and confidence before you build your first app.

• Real Projects, Real Results: Create your own Node.js and Express.js applications, design REST APIs, and connect to real databases. Watch your skills grow as you build working web projects you can be proud of.

• Mistakes Welcome: Coding is a journey of discovery! This book normalizes errors, encourages experimentation, and celebrates every small victory—making learning enjoyable and stress-free.

• Friendly and Accessible: No experience with programming, JavaScript, or backend development? No problem. Each chapter builds on the last, gently guiding you from basics to real-world applications.

• Modern, Job-Ready Skills: Learn core JavaScript, server-side programming, authentication, testing, deployment, and more—using today’s in-demand tools and techniques.

You’ll Discover:

• How Node.js lets you use JavaScript to build both the front-end and the back-end

• Why Express.js makes creating servers and APIs fast and approachable

• The essentials of modern JavaScript (ES6+), async programming, and modular code

• Best practices for working with databases like MongoDB using Mongoose

• Key techniques for debugging, testing, and keeping your apps secure

• How to deploy your finished projects to the cloud

Perfect for:

• Beginners, students, and career-changers wanting an easy, confidence-building entry into coding

• Anyone seeking a project-based, hands-on approach to learning Node.js and Express.js

• Readers looking to create real web apps, RESTful APIs, and back-end services from scratch

You don’t need to be a “tech person” to succeed—just bring your curiosity. Every coder starts as a beginner.

Ready to build something amazing, one small step at a time?
Open this book, follow along, and let’s start your coding journey—together.