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Node.js Complete Syllabus

Build modern APIs with Express, validation, authentication, database connection, logging, and deployment workflow.

CategoryBackend LevelIntermediate Duration6 to 8 weeks Career PathNode.js Developer, Backend Developer, Full Stack Developer

Learning Outcome

After Completion

  • Create REST APIs
  • Use middleware
  • Build auth flows
  • Connect Node.js with databases

Prerequisites

  • JavaScript fundamentals
  • Basic API concepts
  • Database basics helpful

Tools

Node.js Express Postman Nodemon PM2

Full Study Plan

A practical learning sequence from setup to project demo, designed for discussion, practice, revision, and job-ready confidence.

Phase 01: Setup and Foundation

  • Understand where Node.js is used in real projects.
  • Install required tools and prepare a clean practice workspace.
  • Start with Node.js Foundation and create short notes for every concept.

Phase 02: Core Concepts

  • Complete the main Node.js building blocks in sequence.
  • Practice examples for every topic before moving to the next module.
  • Maintain a daily doubt list and review it during discussion sessions.

Phase 03: Practical Implementation

  • Convert concepts into mini tasks based on Authentication.
  • Use realistic business examples such as website, CRM, enquiry, billing, or reporting flows.
  • Review code/configuration quality, naming, security, and maintainability.

Phase 04: Project and Interview Readiness

  • Build a portfolio-ready project within the 6 to 8 weeks learning plan.
  • Revise Project and Interview with practical explanation and interview questions.
  • Prepare project screenshots, README, demo flow, and next-step career roadmap.

Start To End Syllabus

This roadmap moves from foundation to project-ready skills in a practical learning order.

01

Node.js Foundation

  • Runtime basics
  • npm
  • Modules
  • Environment variables
02

Express API Basics

  • Routes
  • Controllers
  • Middleware
  • Error handling
03

Data and Validation

  • Request body
  • Validation
  • Sanitization
  • Response structure
04

Authentication

  • Password hashing
  • JWT basics
  • Sessions concept
  • Role checks
05

Database Integration

  • MySQL/PostgreSQL/MongoDB connection
  • CRUD
  • Query structure
  • Transactions concept
06

Production Readiness

  • Logging
  • Security headers
  • Rate limiting
  • Deployment basics
07

Project and Interview

  • CRM API
  • Booking API
  • Event loop questions
  • Async interview practice

Detailed Module Syllabus

Each module includes topics, guided practice, independent work, and a clear deliverable so learning does not remain only theoretical.

Step 01

Node.js Foundation

Learn Runtime basics, npm, Modules with guided examples, notes, and practical review.

Topic Index
  • Runtime basics
  • npm
  • Modules
  • Environment variables
Practice Work
  • Create examples for Runtime basics, npm, Modules.
  • Complete one guided exercise and one independent mini task.
  • Write common mistakes, fixes, and interview explanation notes.

Deliverable: A working Node.js practice file or feature for Node.js Foundation.

Step 02

Express API Basics

Learn Routes, Controllers, Middleware with guided examples, notes, and practical review.

Topic Index
  • Routes
  • Controllers
  • Middleware
  • Error handling
Practice Work
  • Create examples for Routes, Controllers, Middleware.
  • Complete one guided exercise and one independent mini task.
  • Write common mistakes, fixes, and interview explanation notes.

Deliverable: A working Node.js practice file or feature for Express API Basics.

Step 03

Data and Validation

Learn Request body, Validation, Sanitization with guided examples, notes, and practical review.

Topic Index
  • Request body
  • Validation
  • Sanitization
  • Response structure
Practice Work
  • Create examples for Request body, Validation, Sanitization.
  • Complete one guided exercise and one independent mini task.
  • Write common mistakes, fixes, and interview explanation notes.

Deliverable: A working Node.js practice file or feature for Data and Validation.

Step 04

Authentication

Learn Password hashing, JWT basics, Sessions concept with guided examples, notes, and practical review.

Topic Index
  • Password hashing
  • JWT basics
  • Sessions concept
  • Role checks
Practice Work
  • Create examples for Password hashing, JWT basics, Sessions concept.
  • Complete one guided exercise and one independent mini task.
  • Write common mistakes, fixes, and interview explanation notes.

Deliverable: A working Node.js practice file or feature for Authentication.

Step 05

Database Integration

Learn MySQL/PostgreSQL/MongoDB connection, CRUD, Query structure with guided examples, notes, and practical review.

Topic Index
  • MySQL/PostgreSQL/MongoDB connection
  • CRUD
  • Query structure
  • Transactions concept
Practice Work
  • Create examples for MySQL/PostgreSQL/MongoDB connection, CRUD, Query structure.
  • Complete one guided exercise and one independent mini task.
  • Write common mistakes, fixes, and interview explanation notes.

Deliverable: A working Node.js practice file or feature for Database Integration.

Step 06

Production Readiness

Learn Logging, Security headers, Rate limiting with guided examples, notes, and practical review.

Topic Index
  • Logging
  • Security headers
  • Rate limiting
  • Deployment basics
Practice Work
  • Create examples for Logging, Security headers, Rate limiting.
  • Complete one guided exercise and one independent mini task.
  • Write common mistakes, fixes, and interview explanation notes.

Deliverable: A working Node.js practice file or feature for Production Readiness.

Step 07

Project and Interview

Learn CRM API, Booking API, Event loop questions with guided examples, notes, and practical review.

Topic Index
  • CRM API
  • Booking API
  • Event loop questions
  • Async interview practice
Practice Work
  • Create examples for CRM API, Booking API, Event loop questions.
  • Complete one guided exercise and one independent mini task.
  • Write common mistakes, fixes, and interview explanation notes.

Deliverable: A working Node.js practice file or feature for Project and Interview.

Labs, Assignments, Capstone, And Review

This section fills the complete practical syllabus with classroom-style activities, project work, assessment, and portfolio outputs.

Hands-On Labs

  • Set up a clean Node.js development environment with project structure.
  • Build CRUD flow with validation, error handling, and reusable service/controller logic.
  • Connect database or file storage and test real business data scenarios.
  • Add authentication, authorization, logging, and secure input handling where applicable.
  • Node.js project lab: Lead management API.
  • Node.js project lab: Career application API.
  • Node.js project lab: Auth-based admin backend.

Assignments

  • Assignment 01: Complete practical work for Node.js Foundation, submit notes, screenshots/output, and doubt list.
  • Assignment 02: Complete practical work for Express API Basics, submit notes, screenshots/output, and doubt list.
  • Assignment 03: Complete practical work for Data and Validation, submit notes, screenshots/output, and doubt list.
  • Assignment 04: Complete practical work for Authentication, submit notes, screenshots/output, and doubt list.
  • Assignment 05: Complete practical work for Database Integration, submit notes, screenshots/output, and doubt list.
  • Assignment 06: Complete practical work for Production Readiness, submit notes, screenshots/output, and doubt list.
  • Assignment 07: Complete practical work for Project and Interview, submit notes, screenshots/output, and doubt list.

Capstone Project

Secure business application backend using Node.js

Build one complete, review-ready project that proves practical Node.js understanding from foundation to delivery.

  • Authentication-ready structure
  • CRUD modules
  • Validation and error handling
  • Database integration
  • API documentation and testing

Assessment

  • Core syntax quiz
  • API/backend practical task
  • Security review
  • Database integration review
  • Project demo and viva

Portfolio Output

  • Working backend/API project
  • Postman collection or request examples
  • Database schema notes
  • Deployment/readme documentation
  • Lead management API
  • Career application API
  • Auth-based admin backend

Discussion Points

  • How to structure backend projects
  • How to handle production errors
  • How to secure forms and APIs
  • Backend interview and project explanation
  • Event loop
  • Middleware
  • Promises
  • REST API design

Projects, Practice, And Interview Focus

Practice Projects

  • Lead management API
  • Career application API
  • Auth-based admin backend

Interview Preparation

  • Event loop
  • Middleware
  • Promises
  • REST API design

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