What you'll learn:
- You will create a fully functional portfolio site using Node JS & Express. Along the way, we review request routing, templating engines, working with a database, REST API, image uploading, and AJAX requests with jQuery. This is a good project for anyone who has been studying on their own for a while but is having trouble tying together several concepts into a working, realistic project.
Since its introduction in 2009, Node JS has taken the web development world by storm. With a JavaScript based runtime, Node has made it possible to develop both the front end and backend using one primary language. Express JS is the industry standard web framework for Node development and in this tutorial, we create a polished portfolio website using both Node and Express. As we create the site, we explore the key parts of a professional Node/Express website and how each piece works together. We also leverage a local persistent data storage system so our site can store data, upload images, and more. Throughout this tutorial, we cover:
Project Structure
Templating Engine
Request Routing
REST API
CRUD operations
File uploading
CMS for blogs and projects
AJAX with jQuery
This series is perfect for those looking to break into professional web development as a full stack developer. If you have been studying on your own for a few months by going through tutorials on Udemy, YouTube and more, this series ties together concept from several beginner areas (such as jQuery) to create a beautiful, professional portfolio site. And when you're done - you will have a portfolio!
