Node.js & MongoDB: Developing Back-end Database Applications from Coursera

What's inside

Syllabus

Introduction to Working with Databases

This module introduces you to data and databases. You will learn about relational and non-relational NoSQL databases and their uses. You will also be introduced to MongoDB, and its capabilities, and understand how to leverage it for your database needs. Finally, you will also design and implement a database for a product catalog.

Working with Node and Databases

In this module, you will learn about NoSQL databases. You will explore how to create scalable and efficient Node applications using the NoSQL database, MongoDB. You will also learn how to choose a NoSQL database for your Node application. You get oriented with the process of connecting Node to the MongoDB database and explore how to troubleshoot these connections. This module will also help you familiarize with the features of MongoDB and enable you to query and manipulate data using it. You will understand CRUD operations. You will learn different techniques of authentication, authorization, and handling user sessions and cookies.

Working with REST API’s and advanced Node concepts

In this module, you will learn APIs and RESTful APIs. You will explore HTTP methods in RESTful APIs, resource and endpoint design, different data formats, how to authenticate clients and grant access to protected resources. This module provides you with insights into the Express framework, routes and controllers. You will study how to handle errors in request processing. This module is a guide to various approaches to versioning during API. You will delve into the common pagination techniques including how to manage conflicts between versioning and pagination. This module orients you with CRUD operations and how to implement them. You will get an understanding of JSON web tokens, also known as JWT, which are used to secure applications with RESTful API.

Error Handling and Middleware

This module introduces you to error handling in Node. You will learn common types of errors and explore various error-handling techniques. This module provides you with an overview of customer error-handling middleware, its benefits, and its implementation in real-world scenarios. You will also get familiar with request validation and request sanitization using common request validation techniques. This module also introduces you to rate limiting and throttling.

Scaling and Deploying Node Applications

In this module you will explore the Node application deployment process, manage dependencies and versions and familiarize yourself with authentication and authorization mechanisms. This module presents you with the process of increasing the capacity of an application via an overview of different scaling approaches and load-balancing strategies. You will understand how to design scalable node architecture, get introduced to load balancing and high availability, and how to implement fault recovery mechanisms.

Final Project

In this module you will complete a final project based on the concepts of developing a web application for a Social Media Dashboard with user authentication, security based on JSON Web Tokens (JWT), and post management. The back-end is implemented using Node.js and Express, while the frontend utilizes HTML, CSS, and JavaScript. Key features include user registration, login, post creation, and pagination. The design emphasizes simplicity and security through middleware and session management.

Good to know

Know what's good

, what to watch for

, and possible dealbreakers

Develops strong Node.js development skills with Express framework, MongoDB integration, RESTful APIs, and deployment techniques

In-demand skills for building scalable and efficient web applications using Node.js and MongoDB

Led by industry experts from IBM, ensuring learners are up-to-date with industry best practices

Hands-on labs and a final project provide practical experience in implementing the learned concepts

Suitable for intermediate learners with prior experience in Node.js and databases

May require learners to have access to a MongoDB database for the hands-on exercises

Career center

Learners who complete Node.js & MongoDB: Developing Back-end Database Applications will develop knowledge and skills that may be useful to these careers:

Data Engineer

Data Engineers design, build, and maintain the systems that store and process data. Node.js and MongoDB are two of the most popular technologies used for data engineering, so learning how to use them will give you a leg up in the job market. This course will teach you the fundamentals of working with data, including how to collect, clean, and analyze data. You will also learn how to design and build data pipelines and how to deploy and maintain data systems. This course will help you build a foundation for a successful career as a Data Engineer.

See salaries and explore the career path for Data Engineer

Data Analyst

Data Analysts use data to solve problems and make decisions. Node.js and MongoDB are two of the most popular technologies used for data analysis, so learning how to use them will give you a leg up in the job market. This course will teach you the fundamentals of working with data, including how to collect, clean, and analyze data. You will also learn how to use statistical and machine learning techniques to identify patterns and trends in data. This course will help you build a foundation for a successful career as a Data Analyst.

See salaries and explore the career path for Data Analyst

Database Administrator

Database Administrators plan, implement, and maintain databases. Node.js and MongoDB are two of the most popular database technologies in use today, so learning how to use them will give you a leg up in the job market. This course will teach you the fundamentals of working with databases, including how to create and manage databases, tables, and indexes. You will also learn how to write queries to retrieve data from databases and how to update and delete data. This course will help you build a foundation for a successful career as a Database Administrator.

See salaries and explore the career path for Database Administrator

Back-End Developer

Back End Developers are responsible for the back-end of a website or application. Node.js is one of the most popular back-end technologies in use today, and MongoDB is one of the most popular NoSQL databases. This course will teach you the fundamentals of working with Node.js and MongoDB, including how to build RESTful APIs and how to manage data. This course will help you build a foundation for a successful career as a Back End Developer.

See salaries and explore the career path for Back-End Developer

Full-Stack Developer

Full Stack Developers are responsible for both the front-end and back-end of a website or application. Node.js is one of the most popular back-end technologies in use today, and MongoDB is one of the most popular NoSQL databases. This course will teach you the fundamentals of working with Node.js and MongoDB, including how to build RESTful APIs and how to manage data. This course will help you build a foundation for a successful career as a Full Stack Developer.

See salaries and explore the career path for Full-Stack Developer

Database Developer

Database Developers are responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining databases. Node.js is one of the most popular back-end technologies in use today, and MongoDB is one of the most popular NoSQL databases. This course will teach you the fundamentals of working with Node.js and MongoDB, including how to build RESTful APIs and how to manage data. This course will help you build a foundation for a successful career as a Database Developer.

See salaries and explore the career path for Database Developer

Software Engineer

Software Engineers design, develop, and maintain software applications. Node.js is one of the most popular back-end technologies in use today, and MongoDB is one of the most popular NoSQL databases. This course will teach you the fundamentals of working with Node.js and MongoDB, including how to build RESTful APIs and how to manage data. This course will help you build a foundation for a successful career as a Software Engineer.

See salaries and explore the career path for Software Engineer

DevOps Engineer

DevOps Engineers work to bridge the gap between development and operations teams. Node.js is one of the most popular back-end technologies in use today, and MongoDB is one of the most popular NoSQL databases. This course will teach you the fundamentals of working with Node.js and MongoDB, including how to build RESTful APIs and how to manage data. This course may help build a foundation for a successful career as a DevOps Engineer.

See salaries and explore the career path for DevOps Engineer

Data Scientist

Data Scientists use data to solve problems and make decisions. Node.js is one of the most popular back-end technologies in use today, and MongoDB is one of the most popular NoSQL databases. This course will teach you the fundamentals of working with Node.js and MongoDB, including how to build RESTful APIs and how to manage data. This course may help build a foundation for a successful career as a Data Scientist.

See salaries and explore the career path for Data Scientist

Web Developer

Web Developers design and develop websites and applications. Node.js is one of the most popular back-end technologies in use today, and MongoDB is one of the most popular NoSQL databases. This course will teach you the fundamentals of working with Node.js and MongoDB, including how to build RESTful APIs and how to manage data. This course may help build a foundation for a successful career as a Web Developer.

See salaries and explore the career path for Web Developer

Cloud Engineer

Cloud Engineers design, build, and maintain cloud-based systems. Node.js is one of the most popular back-end technologies in use today, and MongoDB is one of the most popular NoSQL databases. This course will teach you the fundamentals of working with Node.js and MongoDB, including how to build RESTful APIs and how to manage data. This course may help build a foundation for a successful career as a Cloud Engineer.

See salaries and explore the career path for Cloud Engineer

Information Security Analyst

Information Security Analysts protect computer systems and networks from unauthorized access, use, disclosure, disruption, modification, or destruction. Node.js is one of the most popular back-end technologies in use today, and MongoDB is one of the most popular NoSQL databases. This course will teach you the fundamentals of working with Node.js and MongoDB, including how to build RESTful APIs and how to manage data. This course may help build a foundation for a successful career as an Information Security Analyst.

See salaries and explore the career path for Information Security Analyst

Systems Administrator

Systems Administrators manage computer systems and networks. Node.js is one of the most popular back-end technologies in use today, and MongoDB is one of the most popular NoSQL databases. This course will teach you the fundamentals of working with Node.js and MongoDB, including how to build RESTful APIs and how to manage data. This course may help build a foundation for a successful career as a Systems Administrator.

See salaries and explore the career path for Systems Administrator

Project Manager

Project Managers plan, execute, and close projects. Node.js is one of the most popular back-end technologies in use today, and MongoDB is one of the most popular NoSQL databases. This course will teach you the fundamentals of working with Node.js and MongoDB, including how to build RESTful APIs and how to manage data. This course may help build a foundation for a successful career as a Project Manager.

See salaries and explore the career path for Project Manager

Business Analyst

Business Analysts analyze business needs and develop solutions to improve business processes. Node.js is one of the most popular back-end technologies in use today, and MongoDB is one of the most popular NoSQL databases. This course will teach you the fundamentals of working with Node.js and MongoDB, including how to build RESTful APIs and how to manage data. This course may help build a foundation for a successful career as a Business Analyst.

See salaries and explore the career path for Business Analyst

Reading list

We've selected six books that we think will supplement your learning. Use these to develop background knowledge, enrich your coursework, and gain a deeper understanding of the topics covered in Node.js & MongoDB: Developing Back-end Database Applications.

MongoDB: The Definitive Guide

Save

Provides a comprehensive overview of MongoDB. It covers everything from the basics of MongoDB to advanced topics such as replication and sharding. It valuable resource for anyone who wants to learn more about MongoDB.

MongoDB: The Definitive Guide

Paperback

Node.js in Action

Save

Provides a comprehensive overview of Node.js. It covers everything from the basics of Node.js to advanced topics such as scaling and security. It valuable resource for anyone who wants to learn more about Node.js.

Node.js in Action

Paperback

The Art of Agile Development

Save

Guide to handling errors in Node.js applications. It covers everything from identifying and preventing errors to logging and reporting them. It valuable resource for anyone who wants to learn more about error handling in Node.js or improve the reliability of their applications.

The Art of Agile Development

Paperback

The Art of Agile Development: Pragmatic Guide to...

Paperback

The Art of Agile Development

Kindle Edition

Mongodb in Action

Save

MongoDB in Action: Covers MongoDB version 3.0

Paperback

Modern JavaScript

Save

Guide to best practices for developing Node.js applications. It covers everything from coding style to testing and deployment. It valuable resource for anyone who wants to learn more about best practices for Node.js development or improve the quality of their applications.

Node Cookbook

Save

Guide to web development with Node.js. It covers everything from getting started with Node.js to building and deploying production-ready applications. It valuable resource for anyone who wants to learn more about web development with Node.js or improve the quality of their applications.

Node Cookbook: Actionable solutions for the full...

Kindle Edition

Node.js & MongoDB

Developing Back-end Database Applications

What's inside

Syllabus

Good to know

Save this course

Activities

Career center

Reading list

Share

Similar courses