E-Books →Building Scalable Web Apps with Node.js and Express Design and Develop a Robust, Scalable, High–Performance Web Application

Easy API Design Using Express.js and Node.js (TypeScript)
Book Description
Embark on a transformative journey into the world of web development with the latest Node.js v20, Express.js frameworks and TypeScript. This comprehensive book empowers developers at all levels, from newcomers to seasoned professionals, by covering foundational to advanced topics through a single, cohesive example: a project management system.
Beginning with an exploration of fundamentals, the book swiftly progresses to delve into TypeScript, equipping readers with the tools to enhance their applications with strong typing and modern jаvascript features. Readers will master the art of building RESTful APIs using Express.js, ensuring adherence to industry best practices in API design.
The book dives into advanced topics like routing strategies, middleware implementation, MongoDB integration with Mongoose for efficient data management, and Redis for optimizing API performance through caching techniques. The final section of the book provides thorough guidance on asynchronous operations, Mocha and Chai testing strategies, AWS deployment, security practices, performance tuning, and real-world application scenarios, ensuring developers gain a holistic understanding of Node.js and Express.js development.
Table of Contents
1. Introduction to Node.js
2. Introduction to TypeScript
3. Overview of Express.js
4. Planning the App
5. REST API for User Module
6. REST API for Project and Task Modules
7. API Caching
8. Notification Module
9. Testing API
10. Building and Deploying Application
11. The Journey Ahead