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NodeJS Backend Roadmap

The document outlines a comprehensive backend development roadmap using Node.js, covering essential topics such as JavaScript basics, Node.js core modules, and Express.js for routing and middleware. It also includes MongoDB integration with Mongoose, RESTful API design, authentication methods, and deployment strategies. Additional optional steps suggest exploring Redis for caching, security measures, and unit testing frameworks.

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NodeJS Backend Roadmap

The document outlines a comprehensive backend development roadmap using Node.js, covering essential topics such as JavaScript basics, Node.js core modules, and Express.js for routing and middleware. It also includes MongoDB integration with Mongoose, RESTful API design, authentication methods, and deployment strategies. Additional optional steps suggest exploring Redis for caching, security measures, and unit testing frameworks.

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Backend Development Roadmap with Node.

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1. JavaScript Basics

- Variables, functions, async/await, promises, modules

2. Node.js Core

- fs (file system), http module, events, streams

3. Express.js

- Routing (GET, POST, PUT, DELETE)

- Middleware (express.json)

- Error handling

4. MongoDB with Mongoose

- Connect to MongoDB

- Schema definitions and CRUD operations

5. RESTful API Design

- Route structure, status codes, naming conventions

6. Authentication & Authorization

- JWT (JSON Web Token), bcrypt for password hashing

- Middleware for protected routes

7. Environment & Tools

- Postman for API testing


- dotenv for environment variables

- Nodemon for development

8. Input Validation & Error Handling

- express-validator or Joi

- Centralized error handling middleware

9. File Uploads

- Using Multer to handle file uploads

10. Deployment

- Use platforms like Render, Railway, or Vercel

- Push code to GitHub and deploy

Optional Next Steps:

- Redis for caching

- Rate limiting & security

- Unit testing (Jest/Mocha)

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