Building Real-time Apps with React, Socket.io, and RethinkDB from Pluralsight

This course will teach you how to develop real-time applications using React, Node.js, Socket.io, and RethinkDB in a manner that will make the knowledge transferable to any other real-time stack.

Think about your favorite apps that you use on a daily basis. Chances are that most, if not all, will have some form of real-time functionality. This also means that you, as a developer, will benefit from learning how to build real-time features for the products that you work on. In this course, Building Real-time Apps with React, Socket.io, and RethinkDB, you'll get a solid introduction to the stack used in the course, but more importantly, the patterns required to build real-time apps. First, you'll acquaint yourself with Socket.io and how to get it connected to a component in React. Next, you'll learn how you can use RethinkDB for data persistence and publish/subscribe. Finally, you'll explore how you can handle failover scenarios when dealing with a real-time stack. When you're finished this course, you'll have a solid understanding of the patterns involved when working on a real-time stack and how to overcome common real-time challenges.

What's inside

Syllabus

Course Overview

Getting Started

Managing a Real-time List of Drawings

Building the Real-time Drawing Component

Making the App Robust

Good to know

Know what's good

, what to watch for

, and possible dealbreakers

Teaches skills and knowledge that are highly relevant to industry

Builds a strong foundation for beginners

Introduces the stack and patterns required to build real-time apps

Provides hands-on labs and interactive materials

Covers unique perspectives and ideas that may add color to other topics

Teaches skills and knowledge that are useful for personal growth and development

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 Building Real-time Apps with React, Socket.io, and RethinkDB with these activities:

Review Data Persistence Concepts

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Enhance your understanding of data persistence, ensuring a strong foundation for working with RethinkDB in the course.

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Review fundamental concepts of data persistence
Explore different data persistence techniques
Practice implementing data persistence in a simple application

Practice Socket.io Event Handling

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Familiarize yourself with the fundamentals of Socket.io by practicing event handling, laying the groundwork for building real-time features.

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Set up a basic Node.js and Socket.io project
Create event listeners for various Socket.io events
Simulate real-time scenarios and handle events accordingly

Build a Simple Chat Application

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Solidify your understanding by building a basic chat application, providing a practical implementation of the concepts covered in the course.

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Design the user interface and data model for the chat application
Implement the chat functionality using Socket.io and React
Test and refine the application for responsiveness and functionality

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Explore Advanced Socket.io Features

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Expand your knowledge beyond the basics by exploring advanced Socket.io features, enhancing your ability to build more sophisticated real-time applications.

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Research and identify advanced Socket.io features
Follow tutorials and documentations to implement these features
Experiment with different scenarios and applications

Develop a Real-time Collaboration Tool

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Challenge yourself by building a real-time collaboration tool, testing your ability to apply the concepts comprehensively and demonstrating your proficiency in real-time application development.

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Define the scope and requirements of the collaboration tool
Design and implement the application using Socket.io and React
Test and iterate on the tool to ensure reliability and functionality

Present Your Real-time Application

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Showcase your learning by presenting a technical overview of your real-time application, demonstrating your ability to articulate technical concepts effectively.

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Prepare a presentation outlining the architecture, features, and benefits of your application
Rehearse your presentation for clarity and engagement
Deliver a confident and informative presentation

Career center

Learners who complete Building Real-time Apps with React, Socket.io, and RethinkDB will develop knowledge and skills that may be useful to these careers:

Full-Stack Developer

A Full-stack Developer is a software engineer who can work on both client- and server-side of applications, including the front-end and back-end. The Building Real-time Apps with React, Socket.io, and RethinkDB course can play an important role in helping you become a Full-stack Developer. This is especially the case for those who want to specialize in building real-time apps. This course will teach you important concepts and tools for building real-time apps, such as React, Node.js, Socket.io, and RethinkDB.

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Web Developer

Web Developers build and maintain websites. This may involve designing, coding, networking, troubleshooting, or updating the website. The Building Real-time Apps with React, Socket.io, and RethinkDB course may be useful for Web Developers who want to specialize in building real-time apps. This course will teach you important concepts and tools for building real-time apps, such as React, Node.js, Socket.io, and RethinkDB.

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Mobile App Developer

Mobile App Developers design and develop mobile applications for smartphones and tablets. These apps can include games, productivity tools, social networking apps, and more. The Building Real-time Apps with React, Socket.io, and RethinkDB course may be useful for those who want to specialize in building real-time mobile apps. This course will teach you important concepts and tools for building real-time apps, such as React, Node.js, Socket.io, and RethinkDB.

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Data Engineer

Data Engineers build and maintain the infrastructure that allows businesses to collect, store, and analyze data. This data can be used to make informed decisions, improve products and services, and optimize operations. The Building Real-time Apps with React, Socket.io, and RethinkDB course may be useful for Data Engineers who want to specialize in building real-time data pipelines. This course will teach you important concepts and tools for building real-time apps, such as React, Node.js, Socket.io, and RethinkDB.

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Software Engineer

Software Engineers design, develop, and maintain software applications. This can include designing the architecture of the software, writing the code, and testing and debugging the software. The Building Real-time Apps with React, Socket.io, and RethinkDB course may be useful for Software Engineers who want to specialize in building real-time apps. This course will teach you important concepts and tools for building real-time apps, such as React, Node.js, Socket.io, and RethinkDB.

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Systems Analyst

Systems Analysts design and implement computer systems that meet the needs of businesses. This may involve working with clients to understand their business needs, designing the system, and implementing and testing the system. The Building Real-time Apps with React, Socket.io, and RethinkDB course may be useful for Systems Analysts who want to specialize in building real-time systems. This course will teach you important concepts and tools for building real-time apps, such as React, Node.js, Socket.io, and RethinkDB.

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Network Engineer

Network Engineers design, implement, and maintain computer networks. This may involve designing the network, installing the equipment, and troubleshooting and repairing the network. The Building Real-time Apps with React, Socket.io, and RethinkDB course may be useful for Network Engineers who want to specialize in building real-time networks. This course will teach you important concepts and tools for building real-time apps, such as React, Node.js, Socket.io, and RethinkDB.

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Database Administrator

Database Administrators design, implement, and maintain databases. This may involve working with clients to understand their data needs, designing the database, and implementing and testing the database. The Building Real-time Apps with React, Socket.io, and RethinkDB course may be useful for Database Administrators who want to specialize in building real-time databases. This course will teach you important concepts and tools for building real-time apps, such as React, Node.js, Socket.io, and RethinkDB.

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Information Security Analyst

Information Security Analysts design and implement security measures to protect computers and networks from unauthorized access, use, disclosure, disruption, modification, or destruction. The Building Real-time Apps with React, Socket.io, and RethinkDB course may be useful for Information Security Analysts who want to specialize in building real-time security systems. This course will teach you important concepts and tools for building real-time apps, such as React, Node.js, Socket.io, and RethinkDB.

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Computer Systems Analyst

Computer Systems Analysts design, implement, and maintain computer systems. This may involve working with clients to understand their business needs, designing the system, and implementing and testing the system. The Building Real-time Apps with React, Socket.io, and RethinkDB course may be useful for Computer Systems Analysts who want to specialize in building real-time systems. This course will teach you important concepts and tools for building real-time apps, such as React, Node.js, Socket.io, and RethinkDB.

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Web Application Developer

Web Application Developers design and develop web applications. This may involve designing the user interface, writing the code, and testing and debugging the application. The Building Real-time Apps with React, Socket.io, and RethinkDB course may be useful for Web Application Developers who want to specialize in building real-time web applications. This course will teach you important concepts and tools for building real-time apps, such as React, Node.js, Socket.io, and RethinkDB.

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Software Developer

Software Developers design, develop, and maintain software applications. This may involve designing the architecture of the software, writing the code, and testing and debugging the software. The Building Real-time Apps with React, Socket.io, and RethinkDB course may be useful for Software Developers who want to specialize in building real-time apps. This course will teach you important concepts and tools for building real-time apps, such as React, Node.js, Socket.io, and RethinkDB.

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Business Analyst

Business Analysts work with clients to understand their business needs and develop solutions to those needs. These solutions may involve designing new systems, improving existing systems, or implementing new processes. The Building Real-time Apps with React, Socket.io, and RethinkDB course may be useful for Business Analysts who want to specialize in building real-time solutions. This course will teach you important concepts and tools for building real-time apps, such as React, Node.js, Socket.io, and RethinkDB.

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Data Scientist

Data Scientists use data to solve problems and make informed decisions. This may involve collecting data, cleaning data, analyzing data, and visualizing data. The Building Real-time Apps with React, Socket.io, and RethinkDB course may be useful for Data Scientists who want to specialize in building real-time data pipelines. This course will teach you important concepts and tools for building real-time apps, such as React, Node.js, Socket.io, and RethinkDB.

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Project Manager

Project Managers plan, execute, and close projects. This may involve defining the project scope, developing the project plan, and managing the project team. The Building Real-time Apps with React, Socket.io, and RethinkDB course may be useful for Project Managers who want to specialize in managing real-time projects. This course will teach you important concepts and tools for building real-time apps, such as React, Node.js, Socket.io, and RethinkDB.

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Reading list

We've selected seven 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 Building Real-time Apps with React, Socket.io, and RethinkDB.

Instant Node.js Starter

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Provides a practical guide to building real-time web applications using Node.js and Socket.io. Covers topics such as setting up a real-time server, handling events, and building real-time features.

Instant Nodejs Starter

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Reactive Programming with RxJS 5

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Introduces reactive programming using RxJS, a library for building asynchronous and event-based applications. Covers topics such as observables, operators, and building real-time applications with RxJS.

Reactive Programming with RxJS 5: Untangle Your...

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MongoDB: The Definitive Guide

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Provides comprehensive coverage of MongoDB, a popular NoSQL database. Covers topics such as data modeling, querying, indexing, and building real-time applications with MongoDB.

MongoDB: The Definitive Guide

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Redis in Action

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Focuses on Redis, an in-memory data structure store. Provides insights into data structures, caching, and building real-time applications with Redis.

Redis in Action

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Hands-On Microservices with Node.Js

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Provides a guide to building microservices using Node.js and Docker. Covers topics such as microservice architecture, containerization, and building real-time applications with microservices.

Hands-On Microservices with Node.js

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The Problem with Native JavaScript APIs

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Focuses on optimizing JavaScript performance. Provides insights into JavaScript engines, memory management, and building high-performance real-time applications with JavaScript.

The Problem with Native JavaScript APIs

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Node.js Design Patterns

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Introduces design patterns commonly used in Node.js development. Provides insights into creational, structural, and behavioral patterns, and their application in building real-time applications with Node.js.

Node.js Design Patterns - Third edition: Design and...

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