<h2>Introduction to the course</h2><p>Node.js is an event-driven runtime environment. By using JavaScript on the server and inheriting a rich library of modules it creates scalable, fast network applications.</p><h2>Who is this course for?</h2><p>Statistically, developers are more prone to side with JavaScript as their preferred programming language as JS is considered the most powerful, and therefore, Node.js has the highest technological ranking as well.</p><p>If you&#x27;re looking to work with an environment that provides a wide range of uses for JavaScript development then you should try Node.js out.</p>

Node.js

<h2>What does this lesson cover?</h2><p>Node.js tackles the standard, yet not always simple steps that bring a web server to its final form. This lesson focuses on the very specific nature of Node and defines the underlying meaning behind its infamous Event Drivent architecture and Asynchronous programming. Node has an edge when it comes to web development and it&#x27;s about time you discover it.</p>

Introduction

<h2>What does this lesson cover?</h2><p>Node.js offers The Console Module which is a debugging-oriented console. The Console Module provides various methods to debug and construct streams on Node.js, and that will be the topic of this lesson.</p><p>We&#x27;ll be thoroughly assessing each of the three main methods and with the help of code examples from standard Node.js applications and purpose-built quizzes, we&#x27;ll tackle the topic in no time.</p>

Node.js Console

<h2>What does this lesson cover?</h2><p>In this lesson, we&#x27;ll be introducing Events as one of the core concepts in Node.js.</p><p>The development of a new connection, the reading of a file, and every other move a computer takes are called an Event.</p><p>The importance of Events stems from its full, in-depth definition and is clearly depicted in code examples from standard Node.js code.</p><p>The Events Module of Node.js is the focus of the lesson and follows throughout the section as well.</p><p>We&#x27;ll be dealing with the EventEmitter Object and Event handlers which will lead us to uncover the essence of Event-Driven Programming.</p>

<h2>What does this lesson cover?</h2><p>Here we&#x27;ll be getting used to the Node.js environment, to do so of course, we&#x27;ll need to install it first.</p><p>This lesson offers a step-by-step guide to installing the Node.js Environment and npm.</p>

Installing Node.js

<h2>What does this lesson cover?</h2><p>We&#x27;ll be covering a mixture of both surface-level and key features of Node.js in this lesson.</p><p>We&#x27;ll be going more in-depth into the prerequisites, including JavaScript knowledge, and distinguishments between Node.js and the browser.</p>

Basic Concepts

<h2>What does this lesson cover?</h2><p>The introduction of the Node.js Module entails knowledge in loading built-in modules, listing and defining core modules, third-party modules (i.e. Express, and Mongoose), and local modules.</p><p>This lesson aims at covering all the different topics listed while answering the question: &quot;Why use Node.js modules at all?&quot;.</p>

Node.js Module Introduction

<h2>What does this lesson cover?</h2><p>Node&#x27;s ability to allow other tasks to proceed immediately instead of having to wait for the completion of certain prior tasks is reliant on the Event Loop.</p><p>This lesson will explain the Event Loop and the exact steps that entail how it works. We&#x27;ll also compare and contrast Events and Callbacks, expand on the concept of Event Loop Ticks, Event Loop Blocking, and Escaping the Event Loop. </p>

Event Loop

<h2>What does this lesson cover?</h2><p>After installing Node and the npm, it&#x27;ll be high time for you to run your first Node.js program.</p><p>In this thorough lesson, we&#x27;ll be taking our first steps with the Command Line Interface (REPL terminal) and learning how to accept arguments from the command line.</p>

Running Node.js

<h2>What does this lesson cover?</h2><p>Node.js objects emit a lot of events. We&#x27;ll be decribing the process of event emitting by incorporating callback function and inheritance.</p><p>Additionally, the lesson covers the EventEmitter class of the events module entails methods that developers will be using quite often when coding Node.js applications. The methods we&#x27;ll refer to specifically are addListener(), removeListener(), removeAllListeners(), listeners(), once(), and emit().</p>

Event Emitter

<h2>What does this lesson cover?</h2><p>The http module is made to support the wide range of Node.js features, hence the usage of the module proves valid for all developers working with Node.js.</p><p>We&#x27;ll be addressing the module&#x27;s key properties with supporting code examples to enforce practice into our learning,</p>

HTTP Module

Lesson Challenge

<h2>What does this lesson cover?</h2><p>URL parsings and resolution is executed with the help of the URL Module.</p><p>This lesson covers implementations of URL properties with the usage of the URL module, we&#x27;ll also be using a lot of new methods (url.format(), url,resolve(), url.href, etc.), and expanding on terms like &quot;parsing&quot; and &quot;resolution&quot;.</p>

URL Module

<h2>What does this lesson cover?</h2><p>The concept of Global Objects is widely popular in programming languages in general, they indicate the core objects that do not require installments.</p><p>In the case of Node.js, Global Objects are a part of JavaScript and can be accessed without additional installments.</p><p>This lesson covers the most-used Global Objects Node.js has to offer along with examples and lesson quizzes.</p>

Globals

<h2>What does this lesson cover?</h2><p>The Node.js library has a wide range of utility modules available that have access to distinct utility functions.</p><p>They are the OS Module, the Path Module, the Net Module, the DNS Module, and the Domain Module. </p><p>This lesson will uncover the usage and structure of the said modules along with the reasoning behind their individual usage in Node.js applications.</p>

Utility Modules

<h2>What does this lesson cover?</h2><p>We&#x27;ll be diving into the main characteristics of Node.js: Processes (The Process Object).</p><p>This lesson will expand on defining the Process object with a thorough definition and initiation in code.</p><p>Furthermore, we&#x27;ll get into the specifics of Processes such as Process Properties, Process Functions/Methods, Child Processes and how to create them, The Spawn Method, etc.</p>

Processes

<h2>What does this lesson cover?</h2><p>The Callback function is the secret behind Node&#x27;s scalable and non-blocking architecture.</p><p>This lesson will go into depth on the function and all its supporting methods including their benefits and how they work into all Node.js applications, ensuring their non-blocking nature in a couple of steps.</p>

Callbacks

<p>To create a successful application(s) no matter how big or small in Node.js, it’s crucial to start off right. A good start will ensure productive actions. Any developer’s good start depends on the knowledge of the fundamentals of Node.js.</p>

<p>To scratch the surface, there’s the<strong> <samp>require() </samp></strong>method which is used for importing modules, creating a server, and mastering the request-response protocol that the said server and many others go by.</p>

<p>We’ll be getting into servers and client-server communications in further lessons. As of now, the purpose here is to give beginners a general idea of the Node.js blueprint.</p>

Select Correct Answer

<p>What are some of the main components of Node.js?</p>

Command Line Interface (REPL Terminal)

<p>At the beginning of your Node.js journey, you can start by experimenting with Node as a <strong>command-line interface</strong> (<strong>CLI</strong>). In order to do so, simply call Node executable, by leaving out the arguments:</p>

<p>And this will kickstart the command-line interface, which will then wait for new input. As a first step you can type in something like:</p>

<p>You can implement the same expression from a file. Essentially, running a JavaScripy script from a file, like so:</p>

<p>Name the js file (in this instance we’ll go with <strong><samp>greeting_the_world.js</samp></strong>. Then execute the file by handing the file path as a first argument to the Node executable, while inside a shell prompt.</p>

<p>To quit the Comand Line Interface, use Ctrl+C OR Ctrl+D.</p>

<p>To initiate CLI leave out the arguments of the Node executable and simply declare it.</p>

How to exit from a Node.js program

<p>Node.js programs can run in the console, for that scenerio all you need for closing is simply <span>ctrl -c</span>.</p>

<p>But if you’re running Node on a local environment, it gets a little difficult. There are mainly two methods to this,<strong><samp> process.exit()</samp></strong> and <strong><samp>process.exitCode</samp></strong>.</p>

<p>The difference between these two is in their method of execution.</p>

<p>When Node.js runs <samp><strong>process.exit()</strong></samp>, termination is immediately forced. This means every single “file still being sent” will terminate in a rushed and unorganized manner.</p>

<p>In any case, if you choose to use this method find its syntax below. The default value of<strong> </strong><samp><strong>process.exit</strong> </samp>is 0.</p>

<p>It offers a wide range of other status codes for different cases. We won’t be referring to them in this lesson, but they can be found in Node’s official documentation.</p>

<p>With the <strong><samp>process.exitCode</samp></strong>  property the program will end more smoothly. Syntax:</p>

<p>How many exit codes does <samp><strong>process.exit()</strong></samp> offer?</p>

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<p>Set the process exit code to nine using the less harsh property.</p>

Accept arguments from the command line

<p>Any argument can be passed when invoking a Node.js application.</p>

<p>There are two types of arguments- arguments that have <strong>a value and key</strong>, and arguments that are <strong>standalone</strong> (the opposite).</p>

<p>The above example is a typical demo of a standalone argument.</p>

<p>The reason why we separate these two methods into different categories is that retrieving these arguments is heavily based on how you pass them.</p>

<p>If an index name does not exist, accessing it would be easy, as demonstrated below.</p>

<p>When it comes to our second example, args[0] is me=stupid, and that line needs parsing.</p>

<p>There are two types of arguments - arguments that have a value, and arguments that…</p>

<h2>What does this section cover?</h2><p>This section introduces newbies to the absolute fundamentals and basics of Node.js. After defining Node.js and its perks, we&#x27;ll identify Node characteristics such as Event Driven Programming and Architectural Overview.</p><p>Another area we&#x27;ll uncover is concepts of Node that every developer should know, including npm (Node Package Manager), two-way data binding, and other key features/concepts in Node.js.</p>

Get Started

<h2>What does this section cover?</h2><p>This section will guide you to installing and then running your first ever Node.js application.</p><p>The super exciting process does in fact entail a bit of work with environment setup, npm installation, and other intricate things you should shift your attention towards. Luckily, we&#x27;ll show you where to look!</p>

Setup

<h2>What does this section cover?</h2><p>The core of all Node.js applications consists of every single term, concept, module, and method you&#x27;ll find in this section.</p><p>We&#x27;ll introduce you to the HTTP, Node.js, Utility, and URL modules, processes, the callback function, and the console.</p><p>The topics we&#x27;ll be covering are essentials and each brings its own benefits to the Node.js table, hence we&#x27;ll be referring to each topic individually, with supporting code examples and lesson quizzes.</p>

The Core

<h2>What does this lesson cover?</h2><p>The development of a new connection, the reading of a file, and every other move a computer takes are called an Event.</p><p>This section serves as a thorough representation of Events in Node.js, the Event Module, and the EventEmitter global object with the most used properties it offers Node developers.</p><p>The purpose of the Event Module (as we&#x27;ll cover in the section) is to support Node&#x27;s non-block and event-driven programming style. Naturally, we&#x27;ll refer to the concept of event-driven programming as a whole and why Node.js is considered event-driven.</p>