Frontendmasters - API Design in Node.js, v5

Design and build APIs from the ground up in Node.js!
Key Takeaways
By participating along with us in the workshop, you'll learn
Understand core API design principles and REST conventions.
Build scalable RESTful APIs using Node.js and the Express framework.
Implement routing, middleware, and request/response handling in Express.
Perform CRUD operations on a Postgres database from Node.js.
Secure your API endpoints using JSON Web Tokens (JWT) for authentication.
Learn common patterns for error handling in APIs.
Gain insights into deploying Node.js applications.
Write tests for your API endpoints.
Is This Workshop for Me?
This workshop is designed for developers with some JavaScript and Node.js experience who want to learn how to build robust backend APIs. It's perfect for frontend developers looking to go full-stack, or backend developers wanting to specialize in Node.js API development.
Workshop Details
Design and build APIs from the ground up in Node.js! Use Express to handle routes and create your REST API. Read and update data using a Postgres database. Add authentication to lock down your API with JWTs. Learn how to deploy your API for the world to see! This course covers the essential lifecycle of API development, from initial design to deployment.
Any Prerequisites?
Intermediate JavaScript knowledge (ES6+ features like async/await).
Basic understanding of Node.js (npm, modules, event loop).
Familiarity with command line/terminal usage.
Basic understanding of HTTP methods (GET, POST, PUT, DELETE) and REST concepts is helpful.
Git and GitHub for version control.
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