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Node.js Microservices Fundamentals

Are you looking to build robust, scalable microservices using Node.js? This course will teach you how to get set up and master the basics of Node and Express.js. You'll build a Node.js microservice, design APIs, and handle data using MongoDB.

James Millar - Pluralsight course - Node.js Microservices Fundamentals
by James Millar

What you'll learn

Node.js is the ideal language to build discreet microservices because it’s lightweight, multi-platform and has a great ecosystem. In this course, Node.JS Microservices Fundamentals, you'll learn to create robust backend services using Node.js. First, you'll explore setting up a development environment tailored for Node.js projects. Next, you'll discover the core principles of Node.js and the Express.js framework. Finally, you'll learn how to design and build APIs and integrate databases like MongoDB. When you're finished with this course, you'll have the skills and knowledge of Node.js and Express.js needed to build scalable and efficient backend services.

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James Millar - Pluralsight course - Node.js Microservices Fundamentals
James Millar

James Millar is a freelance software developer based in Malmesbury, England. He has a passion for the cloud and has designed services that handle millions of transactions every day.

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