Course:Node.js Web Development - Online

→ Prerequisite: Basic knowledge of JavaScript and web development fundamentals is recommended. Familiarity with asynchronous programming concepts is beneficial but not mandatory.

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→ Rationale: Node.js is a powerful runtime environment for building server-side applications using JavaScript. This course will provide you with a comprehensive understanding of Node.js and how to create scalable and efficient web applications.

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	content
→	Unit 1: Introduction to Node.js 1.1 - Overview of Node.js and its role in web development. 1.2 - Setting up a Node.js development environment. 1.3 - Understanding the event-driven, non-blocking architecture.
→	Unit 2: Core Modules and File System Operations 2.1 - Using Node.js core modules (e.g., fs, http, url, path). 2.2 - Reading and writing files, working with directories. 2.3 - Handling asynchronous operations with callbacks and Promises.
→	Unit 3: Creating HTTP Servers and REST APIs 3.1 - Building HTTP servers with Node.js. 3.2 - Handling HTTP requests and responses. 3.3 - Designing and implementing RESTful APIs.
→	Unit 4: Package Management with npm 4.1 - Managing dependencies and packages with npm. 4.2 - Creating and publishing Node.js modules. 4.3 - Understanding semantic versioning.
→	Unit 5: Asynchronous Programming and Event Loop 5.1 - Understanding the Node.js event loop. 5.2 - Working with callbacks, Promises, and async/await. 5.3 - Event emitters and custom event handling.
→	Unit 6: Web Frameworks (e.g., Express.js) 6.1 - Introduction to web frameworks. 6.2 - Building web applications with Express.js. 6.3 - Middleware, routing, and request handling.
→	Unit 7: Database Integration (e.g., MongoDB) 7.1 - Connecting to databases. 7.2 - Performing CRUD operations with Node.js. 7.3 - Mongoose ODM for MongoDB.
→	Unit 8: WebSockets and Real-Time Applications 8.1 - Introduction to WebSocket communication. 8.2 - Building real-time chat applications. 8.3 - Scalability considerations for real-time apps.