Jason Krol Knihy

Build an interactive and full-featured web application from scratch using Node.js and MongoDB. This practical guide provides clear instructions to design and develop a complete web application, starting from configuring your development environment to deploying it in the cloud. Designed for JavaScript developers of any skill level, this resource requires only a basic understanding of JavaScript and HTML. You will learn to configure Node.js and MongoDB, write and set up a web server using the Express.js framework, and create dynamic HTML pages with the Handlebars template engine. The book also covers how to persist application data using MongoDB and Mongoose ODM, test your code with automated tools like Mocha, and deploy your application using platforms such as Heroku and AWS. As Node.js and MongoDB become increasingly popular for web development, this guide walks you through the essential groundwork needed to set up your environment, connect to a MongoDB database, and perform data manipulations. You’ll explore integration with third-party tools, use controllers and view models for reusable code, and learn about testing and popular frameworks for web development. By the end, you will have developed a fully functional web application using MongoDB and Node.js, equipped with the knowledge to enhance your skills further. This easy guide takes you through the steps involved in building a complete web application efficiently.