Integrating Node Applications with GitHub from Pluralsight

In this course, you will learn to test files automatically with Travis, how to deploy GitHub repositories automatically with Trello, and much more.

With the pace of development on the internet increasing each year, developers need a way to manage NodeJS applications that will keep them ahead of the pack. This course, Integrating Node Applications with GitHub, will help you not only learn a variety of skills that will help in any workplace that uses GitHub, but many advanced techniques that can be used to deploy your own applications, or contribute outstandingly to your place of business. You'll learn how to integrate your GitHub projects with Travis CI, which will let you know well in advance if there are any errors, and can be integrated with other applications to allow for error-free deploys. Next, you'll learn to deploy your NodeJS application using Heroku. Deployment of Node applications can be extremely challenging, but this course makes it simple and easy enough to be accomplished in a few short videos. Lastly, you'll learn how to set GitHub up with Trello, which facilitates professional discussion between workers and clients. After completing this course, you'll be ready to interact with GitHub projects in the workplace and independently much more effectively.

What's inside

Syllabus

Course Overview

Integrating NodeJS Applications with GitHub

Integrating Node Applications with Travis CI and GitHub

Deploying GitHub Branches Automatically with Cloud-based Deployment Software (Heroku)

Automatically Creating Issues and Managing Repos with Discussion Board Software (Trello)

Integrating Custom Node.js Webhooks with GitHub

Conclusion

Good to know

Know what's good

, what to watch for

, and possible dealbreakers

Designed for developers with varying levels of expertise, including beginners who wish to learn the fundamentals and advanced learners seeking to enhance their skills

Taught by Daniel Stern, a recognized instructor known for their expertise in GitHub and NodeJS

Covers practical skills and tools highly relevant to industry, including Travis CI, Heroku, and Trello, which are widely used in professional software development

Includes interactive elements and hands-on labs, fostering a practical understanding of the concepts and tools

Builds a strong foundation in GitHub integration for NodeJS applications, which is essential for modern software development

Provides opportunities for learners to develop and contribute to open-source projects through GitHub integration, enhancing their professional portfolio

Activities

Be better prepared before your course. Deepen your understanding during and after it. Supplement your coursework and achieve mastery of the topics covered in Integrating Node Applications with GitHub with these activities:

Organize notes, quizzes, and assignments

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Organize and review notes, quizzes, and assignments to strengthen understanding of course materials.

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Gather all relevant notes, quizzes, and assignments.
Create a system for organizing and filing these materials.
Review the materials regularly to reinforce learning.

Answer questions in GitHub issue tracker

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Help others learn about GitHub and NodeJS by answering questions in the issue tracker of a relevant open-source project.

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Find an open-source NodeJS project that you are interested in.
Join the project's community and start answering questions in the issue tracker.

Study group discussion

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Engage with peers to discuss course topics, share knowledge, and provide support to enhance understanding.

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Find a group of peers who are also taking the course.
Meet regularly to discuss course materials, ask questions, and share resources.

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Learn about Travis Continuous Integration

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Learn how to use Travis to test NodeJS code in advance of how it is deployed.

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Setup Travis CI to run tests against your NodeJS application.
Configure GitHub to automatically trigger Travis CI builds.

Explore GitHub Webhooks

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Webhooks allow GitHub to send real-time notifications to other applications, explore GitHub Webhooks to enhance understanding of how GitHub can be integrated.

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Create a GitHub webhook for a specific event.
Configure a webhook URL to receive GitHub event notifications.

Practice deploying to Heroku

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Heroku is a popular cloud platform for NodeJS. Practice deploying a sample NodeJS application to Heroku multiple times to gain confidence.

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Create a sample NodeJS application.
Deploy the application to Heroku.
Repeat steps 1 and 2 multiple times using different configurations.

Integrate GitHub with Trello

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Connect GitHub to Trello to facilitate collaboration on issue tracking and project management.

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Create a Trello board for the GitHub project.
Integrate Trello with GitHub using the GitHub Power-Up.
Create issues and manage repos using the Trello board.

Career center

Learners who complete Integrating Node Applications with GitHub will develop knowledge and skills that may be useful to these careers:

Principal Software Engineer

As a Principal Software Engineer focused on NodeJS, learning to manage and deploy NodeJS applications through GitHub with this course will be highly useful. This course can help you master a variety of skills that will help in any workplace that uses GitHub. These skills include continuously testing your files automatically with Travis CI, deploying GitHub repositories automatically with Trello, and more. This course may also help you develop the skills needed to become a technical lead or manager.

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Software Architect

Software Architects who want to integrate GitHub into the deployment of their NodeJS applications will find this course helpful. Integrating GitHub with NodeJS applications allows for faster development through streamlining automated testing and deployment. This course will also discuss management of continuous deployments with Trello, which can be highly valuable to those seeking a career as a Software Architect.

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Software Engineer in Test

This course will be useful for Software Engineers in Test that want to learn how to continuously test their NodeJS applications through GitHub. It will help you build a foundation for developing automated tests with Travis CI, a useful skill when working on any project that involves continuous deployment of software.

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Quality Assurance Analyst

Quality Assurance Analysts working with NodeJS applications may find this course helpful. It will teach you how to effectively test your NodeJS applications using Travis CI. This course may also help you learn skills that are valuable in the field of Quality Assurance, such as continuous deployment with Trello.

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DevOps Engineer

DevOps Engineers working with NodeJS may find this course useful. It will teach you how to use GitHub to more effectively manage and deploy your NodeJS applications. You will also learn how to integrate your GitHub projects with Travis CI, a tool that will let you know well in advance if there are any errors in your code.

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Software Development Manager

The course on Integrating Node Applications with GitHub is helpful for Software Development Managers. This course discusses the integration of GitHub with NodeJS, along with deployment of NodeJS applications with Heroku. Managers often must coordinate between teams and departments. They can use the Trello-GitHub integration discussed in the course to coordinate tasks between engineers and external services, such as design teams.

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Cloud Engineer

This course will be useful for Cloud Engineers who want to learn more about integrating and deploying NodeJS applications on the cloud. This course covers the deployment of NodeJS applications using Heroku, which can be extremely challenging. However, this course makes it simple and easy enough to be accomplished in a few short videos.

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Software Developer

Software Developers working with NodeJS may find this course useful. It will help you master a variety of skills that will help in any workplace that uses GitHub. Completing this course will make you more effective in working with GitHub projects, both independently and in the workplace.

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Technical Writer

Technical Writers may find this course helpful. This course will help you learn the basics of GitHub and NodeJS. This course will teach you essential skills like managing continuous deployments through Trello. These skills can be useful for writing effective documentation and tutorials.

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Project Manager

Project Managers working with NodeJS applications may find this course helpful. It will help you build a foundation in a variety of skills that will help in managing projects that use GitHub, Travis CI, Trello, and Heroku, all of which are discussed in the course.

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Data Analyst

Data Analysts that work with NodeJS applications may find this course useful. It will help you build a foundation for understanding how to better manage and deploy your NodeJS applications using GitHub. This course will also discuss the use of Trello to manage and coordinate tasks, which can be valuable for Data Analysts working on projects with other engineers and external services.

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Information Security Analyst

Information Security Analysts working with NodeJS applications may find this course useful. It will help you build a foundation for understanding how to better manage and deploy your NodeJS applications using GitHub. This course will also discuss the use of Travis CI for automated testing and Heroku for deployment, both of which enhance the security of your software.

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Computer Systems Analyst

Computer Systems Analysts working with NodeJS applications may find this course useful. It will help you build a foundation for understanding how to better manage and deploy your NodeJS applications using GitHub. This course can also help you learn about continuous deployment software such as Heroku.

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Database Administrator

Database Administrators working with NodeJS applications may find this course useful. It will help you build a foundation for understanding how to better manage and deploy your NodeJS applications using GitHub. This course will also discuss the use of Trello to manage and coordinate tasks, which can be valuable for Database Administrators.

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Network Engineer

Network Engineers may find this course useful. It will help you learn the basics of GitHub and NodeJS. This course can help you better manage and deploy your NodeJS applications using GitHub. This course will also discuss the use of Travis CI for automated testing and Heroku for deployment, which can help you manage software in your environment more efficiently.

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