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API Design in Node.js, v5
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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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API Design in Node.js, v5
Event Details
What
- 2 Full Day Workshop Sessions
- Replay Videos (available immediately)
When
- August 13 to 14, 2025 - 9:30am to 4:30pm Central Daylight Time
Where
- Option 1: Attend online on our full HD live stream
- Option 2: Attend in-person at HQ in Minneapolis, MN
Daily Schedule
Day 1
- 9:30AMWelcome, Intro to APIs & REST Principles
- 10:00AMSetting Up the Node.js Project with Express
- 10:45AMExpress Basics: Routing & Request/Response Cycle
- 11:30AMMiddleware in Express
- 12:00PMLunch Break
- 1:00PMSetting up Postgres & Database Schema Design
- 1:45PMConnecting Node.js to Postgres (e.g., using node-postgres or an ORM)
- 2:30PMImplementing CRUD Operations - Part 1 (Create, Read)
- 3:30PMImplementing CRUD Operations - Part 2 (Update, Delete)
- 4:15PMError Handling Basics & Q&A
Day 2
- 9:30AMDay 1 Recap & Day 2 Overview
- 9:45AMAuthentication Concepts: Why & How? Intro to JWT
- 10:30AMImplementing User Registration & Password Hashing
- 11:30AMImplementing User Login & Issuing JWTs
- 12:00PMLunch Break
- 1:00PMProtecting Routes with JWT Middleware
- 2:00PMIntroduction to API Testing (e.g., Jest & Supertest)
- 3:00PMWriting Integration Tests for API Endpoints
- 3:45PMDeployment Strategies & Considerations
- 4:15PMDeploying the API (Demo/Walkthrough) & Final Q&A
Your (Awesome) Instructor
Scott Moss
Scott is a senior software engineer at Netflix. Formerly the CEO and Co-founder of Superfilter AI. He’s spent years as a VC investing in AI startups, and founding and leading a devtools startup. He’s a 2-time YC founder that loves building things people obsess about. Outside of the grind, Scott loves to game and play basketball and spend time with his family out in California.
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