Introduction to NodeJS

Module 0:
Brief overview on the benefits of using Node.js and how Node.js is used in modern web development.

Module 1:
Introduction to setting up a Node.js project and importing modules using npm, as well as using core modules to make HTTP requests and manipulate the file system. The module labs will have you build a web crawler and a CSV file to JSON file converter.

Module 2:
Introduction to using the Express framework to set up a web server, as well as implementing API routing, middleware, and URL parameters.
The module labs will have you build a REST API for a blog using Express. 

Module 3:
Introduction to setting up a MongoDB database and connecting it to a Node.js server.
The module labs will have you build a REST API that stores data in a MongoDB database. You will also build a node script to migrate data from JSON files to a MongoDB database.

Module 4:
Introduction to using Mongoose to model database schemas and interact with MongoDB databases easier.
The module labs will have you build relational queries using Mongoose. You will also reimplement your REST API from module 2 using Mongoose as a database library.