NodeJS in 20 Minutes (Coffee Series)

About This Book

NodeJS is a powerful server side-environment for creating and managing web-based solutions. This incredible environment uses Javascript one of the most commonly used scripting languages today. NodeJS is so powerful and light on its feet and is a must-learn for its flexibility and beauty. It works in a bold and poignant way, providing you the kind of results that will leave you amazed. NodeJS twists the servers abilities into remarkably uncomfortable places to take you to a higher level (spin-tingling results). Sometimes it’s difficult to believe how easy it’s to do amazing things with NodeJS, compared to even a few decades ago. But NodeJS’s popularity just keep getting stronger. Sometimes, words just don’t do the trick. As you learn NodeJS, you’ll adjust your expectations - from interested to impressed and eventually awe of what is possible with NodeJS. Learn NodeJS in 20 Minutes is an ambitious guide that helps you get started on the road of NodeJS development. Simplified examples with no-nonsense explanations, this book guides you through a series of chapters, progressively introducing you to the concepts and applications of NodeJS (including tips, code listings and visual illustrations). This introductory text is a practical guide to finding your way to getting started with NodeJS in a world where we never have enough time. The book explains simple yet important concepts and practices that you can incorporate into your own real-world programs.4 Projects Included:• NodeJS Basics: Learn the fundamentals of NodeJS, a popular server-side environment, by tackling variables, arrays and more through the concept of creating a small projects• Chat Client: Build a text-based chat-client in Javascsript from scratch! • Retro Game: Create a simple retro multi-player game using NodeJS. Master client-server interaction and simple visual tiles games using Javascript• NodeJS Multi-Client Drawing App: Utilize NodeJS and client Browser to create a drawing program. Learn how to draw simple sprites graphics on screen and relay the drawing information to other clients and more (in real-time)

Whether you're a beginner looking to learn the basics or an experienced professional seeking advanced knowledge, this book has something valuable to offer.

Key Features

• Comprehensive coverage of Books concepts
• Practical examples and real-world applications
• Step-by-step tutorials and exercises
• Written by industry experts
• Companion website with additional resources

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Alex King

Software Engineer at ThoughtForge

A beautiful dive into the world of javascript. Eye-opening. It made me reflect on so many aspects of my life. This is the kind of book that stays with you long after finishing. Everyone should read this at least once.

Blake Mitchell

Professor at VerseTech

Seriously, this book made my day. Especially since it focused on nodejs. Surprisingly insightful. I loved how it mixed serious insight with friendly storytelling. The tone was super inviting without dumbing things down. Definitely recommending this to a few people already.

Alex Smith

Backend Engineer at ThinkStack

From a theoretical perspective on javascript, this book offers Thought-provoking. Methodology is sound and consistently applied. The author demonstrates a profound understanding of the subject matter. Key themes are examined with clarity and depth. I would highly recommend this book to both students and established professionals.