Node.js and MongoDB – introduction

Why take this course

Want to build modern, interactive web applications and master the basics of backend development? This training introduces you to the world of Node.js and MongoDB – teaching you how to create web applications, manage data in NoSQL databases, and ensure the security of your web apps.

What you’ll learn

• Program in Node.js and create interactive websites
• Use npm and manage dependencies
• Create and manage NoSQL databases in MongoDB
• Handle connections, create collections, and run queries
• Work with asynchronous calls and promises
• Authorize users and protect applications from attacks
• Apply security best practices in web applications
• Test applications and handle errors with Express
• Build applications using WebSockets and real-time communication

Certification & Exam

Upon completing the course, you will receive a personalized certificate confirming your skills in working with Node.js and MongoDB – including creating web applications, managing NoSQL databases, authenticating users, and applying security best practices. There is no final exam – active participation in the sessions is enough.

Who is this course for

• Individuals starting out with Node.js and MongoDB
• Front-end developers looking to expand into backend development
• Members of project teams implementing web applications
• Anyone wanting to gain practical skills in NoSQL and Express

Topics covered

• npm – introduction
• MongoDB
  • Relations in NoSQL databases
  • Installing MongoDB driver, creating, using and closing the database connection
  • CRUD
• TypeScript – recap
• Sessions and cookies
• Authentication
  • Route Protection, Ataki CSRF, CSRF Token
  • Protection against CSRF attacks (CSRF Protection), advanced techniques
• Async Await in node.js
• Websockets & Socket.io
• Asynchronic queries in JavaScript: Promises and Async/Await
• User roles i permissions
• Authorization and security
  • Good practices
  • Implementation of limits
  • Security HTTP Headers setting
  • Protection against data changes (Parameter Pollution)
  • Data Sanitization
• Rendering Server-Side vs. Client-Side
• Testing
• Error handling with the use of Express
• Practical exercises