przekwas / express-backbone

Ultimate Project Backbone: Express

 

Table of Contents

• Ultimate Project Backbone: Express
  • Purpose
  • Course Overview
  • Course Objectives
  • Prerequisites
  • Course Material
  • Contact
  • Instructor
  • License

 

Purpose

The purpose of this course, 'How to Create the Ultimate Project Backbone - Express Course using TypeScript', is to provide a comprehensive learning platform for aspiring and professional developers looking to enhance their skills in Express and server-side development. This course will guide you through the process of constructing a robust, scalable Express server that can serve as a powerful API for any client project you wish to rapidly develop.

 

Course Overview

Throughout this course, you'll get hands-on experience and learn essential topics such as:

• Setting up a new project with NodeJS and NPM
• Installing and configuring TypeScript for server-side development
• Understanding the principles of Express.js and how it handles HTTP requests/responses
• Working with PostgreSQL as your database solution
• Developing RESTful APIs and understanding their architecture
• Implementing stateless authentication using JWTs
• Gracefully handling errors and debugging your application
• Leveraging Git and GitHub for version control and collaboration
• Utilizing modern development tools such as VS Code, Postman, and pgAdmin4

 

Course Objectives

By the end of this course, you'll be able to:

• Develop a robust, scalable Express server using TypeScript
• Create a powerful API that can be utilized by any client project
• Understand the principles of REST and how to implement RESTful APIs
• Authenticate and secure your server using JWTs
• Leverage PostgreSQL for data persistence
• Work confidently with Git and GitHub for project management and collaboration

 

Prerequisites

This course assumes you have a basic understanding of JavaScript, TypeScript, and general web development principles. Experience with Node.js is beneficial but not required, as we'll be covering these topics throughout the course.

 

Course Material

All course material, including source code and resources, are available on the course GitHub Repository. Feel free to fork, clone, or download the repository to follow along with the videos.

 

Contact

Should you have any questions, suggestions, or feedback, feel free to reach out to me. I'm here to help and always eager to hear from students.

Let's get started on this journey together and master the craft of creating the ultimate project backbone using Express and TypeScript!

 

Instructor

Hello there, I'm Luke Przekwas - your guide through this exciting journey of learning and discovery. With over four years of professional experience as a developer and a passion for teaching, I'm thrilled to bring you this course.

However, my background doesn't just reside in tech. Before transitioning into programming, I was a barista for a decade. You could say I've developed a bit of a connoisseur's palate for coffee, and I'm always ready to recommend an exceptional blend.

When I'm not coding or sipping on a fresh brew, I love to get lost in the immersive world of Dungeons & Dragons. While I enjoy being an active player rather than a Dungeon Master, the collaborative storytelling and strategic gameplay are truly captivating.

Gaming, for me, extends beyond the tabletop. I'm an ardent player of Super Smash Bros. Melee, consistently achieving 16 frames GALINT - a testament to my dedication. I get just as much thrill watching competitive matches as I do participating in them myself.

In recent years, I've started focusing on fitness to maintain my physical and mental well-being. I believe that balance is key in life, and it's a philosophy I apply to my teaching style as well.

This course is more than just a job for me; it's a personal project that I'm eager to share with you. You'll find this same level of dedication when I speedrun Super Punch Out, a quick-thinking game that parallels the detailed and fast-paced world of programming.

Whether you're just starting your programming journey or you're here to master Express, I'm excited to help guide you through this course. I aim not only to instruct, but to inspire and foster a love for coding that matches my own. Let's embark on this adventure together to create the ultimate project backbone using Express and TypeScript!

 

License

MIT License

Copyright (c) 2023 Luke Przekwas

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