TAGLINE

Easy API Design Using Express.js and Node.js (TypeScript)

KEY FEATURES

● Step-by-step instructions using TypeScript for efficient backend development on Node.js, enhancing code quality and maintainability.

● Practical insights using Redis to implement efficient API caching methods, optimizing performance and scalability.

● Provides practical examples of API testing using Mocha and Chai, ensuring robustness and reliability of the developed APIs.

DESCRIPTION

Embark on a journey to become an expert in backend web development with this essential guide using Node.js v20, Express.js, Redis and TypeScript.

The book covers foundational to advanced topics through one comprehensive example: a project management system. It ensures learning and application of skills in API caching with Redis, API testing using Mocha and Chai, and deployment on AWS. This approach simplifies complex concepts and provides a practical learning trajectory.

With expert tips and best practices, you'll create user-friendly features like sign-ups and project trackers. Plus, you'll learn how to make your apps faster with caching and add cool features like notifications. Finally, you'll ace testing and deploying your apps like an expert.

WHAT WILL YOU LEARN

● Explore TypeScript's power and versatility for developing backend using Node and Express.

● Learn effective strategies for planning and structuring your application to ensure scalability and maintainability.

● Dive deep into building REST APIs for user management, project handling, and task tracking.

● Explore the implementation of API caching to boost performance and efficiency.

● Develop a notification module to enrich user interaction and experience within your application.

● Master the art of thoroughly testing your APIs using industry-standard tools and methodologies.

● Acquire skills and best practices for deploying your application, ensuring smooth operation in production environments.

WHO IS THIS BOOK FOR?

This book is tailored for software developers, programmers, and web developers eager to advance their skills in Node.js, TypeScript, and Express.js. Whether you're a seasoned developer looking to deepen your expertise or a tech enthusiast keen on exploring the latest trends in web development, this book provides the knowledge and tools to elevate your proficiency in the Node.js ecosystem.

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

Index