Node Cookbook


Book Description

Discover practical recipes to get to grips with Node.js concepts and programming models for delivering a scalable server-side for your applications Key FeaturesImplement practical solutions for scaling, securing, and testing your Node.js web apps effectivelyBuild and deploy scalable microservices architecture with the power of Node.js 14Discover techniques for debugging and testing Node.js applicationsBook Description A key technology for building web applications and tooling, Node.js brings JavaScript to the server enabling full-stack development in a common language. This fourth edition of the Node Cookbook is updated with the latest Node.js features and the evolution of the Node.js framework ecosystems. This practical guide will help you to get started with creating, debugging, and deploying your Node.js applications and cover solutions to common problems, along with tips to avoid pitfalls. You'll become familiar with the Node.js development model by learning how to handle files and build simple web applications and then explore established and emerging Node.js web frameworks such as Express.js and Fastify. As you advance, you'll discover techniques for detecting problems in your applications, handling security concerns, and deploying your applications to the cloud. This recipe-based guide will help you to easily navigate through various core topics of server-side web application development with Node.js. By the end of this Node book, you'll be well-versed with core Node.js concepts and have gained the knowledge to start building performant and scalable Node.js applications. What you will learnUnderstand the Node.js asynchronous programming modelCreate simple Node.js applications using modules and web frameworksDevelop simple web applications using web frameworks such as Fastify and ExpressDiscover tips for testing, optimizing, and securing your web applicationsCreate and deploy Node.js microservicesDebug and diagnose issues in your Node.js applicationsWho this book is for The book is for web developers who have knowledge of JavaScript and want to gain a broad understanding of Node.js concepts for server-side development.




Node Cookbook


Book Description

Over 60 high-quality recipes covering debugging, security, performance, microservices, web frameworks, databases, deployment and more; rewritten for Node.js 8, Node.js 6, and Node.js 4 About This Book Actionable recipes across the full spectrum of Node.js development Cutting edge techniques and tools for measuring and improving performance Best practices for creating readily-scalable production systems Who This Book Is For If you have good knowledge of JavaScript and want to build fast, efficient, scalable client-server solutions, then this book is for you. Some experience with Node.js is assumed to get the most out of this book. If working from a beginner level Node Cookbook 2nd Edition is recommended as a primer for Node Cookbook 3rd Edition. What You Will Learn Debug Node.js programs Write and publish your own Node.js modules Detailed coverage of Node.js core API's Use web frameworks such as Express, Hapi and Koa for accelerated web application development Apply Node.js streams for low-footprint data processing Fast-track performance knowledge and optimization abilities Persistence strategies, including database integrations with MongoDB, MySQL/MariaDB, Postgres, Redis, and LevelDB Apply critical, essential security concepts Use Node with best-of-breed deployment technologies: Docker, Kubernetes and AWS In Detail Today's web demands efficient real-time applications and scalability. Asynchronous event-driven programming is ideal for this, and this is where Node.js comes in. Server-side JavaScript has been here since the 90s, but Node got it right. With Node for tooling and server-side logic, and a browser-based client-side UI, everything is JavaScript. This leads to rapid, fluid development cycles. The full-stack, single language experience means less context-switching between languages for developers, architects and whole teams. This book shows you how to build fast, efficient, and scalable client-server solutions using the latest versions of Node. The book begins with debugging tips and tricks of the trade, and how to write your own modules. Then you'll learn the fundamentals of streams in Node.js, discover I/O control, and how to implement the different web protocols. You'll find recipes for integrating databases such as MongoDB, MySQL/MariaDB, Postgres, Redis, and LevelDB. We also cover the options for building web application with Express, Hapi and Koa. You will then learn about security essentials in Node.js and advanced optimization tools and techniques. By the end of the book you will have acquired the level of expertise to build production-ready and scalable Node.js systems. The techniques and skills you will learn in this book are based on the best practices developed by nearForm, one of the leaders in Node implementations, who supported the work of the authors on this book. Style and approach This recipe-based practical guide presents each topic with step-by-step instructions on how you can create fast and efficient server side applications using the latest features and capabilities in Node 8 whilst also supporting usage with Node 4 and 6.




JavaScript Cookbook


Book Description

Why reinvent the wheel every time you run into a problem with JavaScript? This cookbook is chock-full of code recipes that address common programming tasks, as well as techniques for building web apps that work in any browser. Just copy and paste the code samples into your project—you’ll get the job done faster and learn more about JavaScript in the process. You'll also learn how to take advantage of the latest features in ECMAScript 5 and HTML5, including the new cross-domain widget communication technique, HTML5's video and audio elements, and the drawing canvas. You'll find recipes for using these features with JavaScript to build high-quality application interfaces. Create interactive web and desktop applications Work with JavaScript objects, such as String, Array, Number, and Math Use JavaScript with Scalable Vector Graphics (SVG) and the canvas element Store data in various ways, from the simple to the complex Program the new HTML5 audio and video elements Implement concurrent programming with Web Workers Use and create jQuery plug-ins Use ARIA and JavaScript to create fully accessible rich internet applications




Node.js Cookbook


Book Description

Master Node.js 22 through expert-led recipes in async programming, app development, Fastify, modules, testing, debugging, and optimization Key Features Explore the latest Node.js 22 features to stay at the forefront of modern development Learn to build, debug, and deploy Node.js applications flawlessly Gain expertise in Fastify Web Framework, Node.js module creation, and advanced testing techniques Purchase of the print or Kindle book includes a free PDF eBook Book DescriptionNode.js is a game-changing technology for building modern web applications and tooling, bringing the power of JavaScript to the server and enabling full-stack development in a unified language. This updated edition of this Node.js cookbook, featuring Node.js 22, equips you with the latest advancements and enhancements in the Node.js framework ecosystem. From Bethany Griggs, who has served on the Node.js Technical Steering Committee and participated in the Node.js Release Working Group, and Manuel Spigolon, a core maintainer of Fastify, comes this fifth edition of the Node.js Cookbook to help you master Node.js 22. This book guides you step by step through crafting reusable code with Node.js modules, streamlining development using the Fastify web framework, and implementing data persistence in databases and rigorous testing practices for robust applications. You’ll address security concerns, optimize performance with worker threads, deploy Node.js microservices using containerization and orchestration, and tackle troubleshooting with effective debugging strategies. Packed with real-world examples, this guide empowers you to harness Node.js 22's full potential for creating secure, performant, and dynamic applications.What you will learn Grasp Node.js' async/sync programming to optimize code execution Build your coding skills from scratch by creating basic Node.js apps Debug and troubleshoot Node.js apps proficiently, ensuring smooth functionality Deploy apps confidently to production, reaching a wider user base Harness Fastify for web development to craft efficient frameworks Develop Node.js modules and enhance code reusability and project structure Who this book is for If you have basic knowledge of JavaScript or another programming language and want to build a solid understanding of Node.js, this book is for you. It provides the foundational knowledge you need to navigate the Node.js and npm ecosystem and start building applications. For readers with some Node.js experience, it offers the opportunity to deepen and expand their skills, while beginners can use practical recipes to quickly acquire a strong foundation in Node.js concepts and features.




Node.js Recipes


Book Description

Node.js Recipes is your one-stop reference for solving Node.js problems. Filled with useful recipes that follow a problem/solution format, you can look up recipes for many situations that you may come across in your day-to-day server-side development. Node.js is accessible to those who not only relish in server-side programming but also web developers who understand the ubiquitous language of the web. Node.js Recipes covers all the essential ingredients required to become a seasoned Node.js developer in no time - make it your indispensable reference today. What you’ll learn Learn Node.js’s beginnings and what problems it addresses Build an understanding of Node.js’s native capabilities Create servers that communicate via TCP/IP, HTTP, and HTTPS Understand and implement test-driven development practices Successfully work with FileSystem, events, and child processes Create a WebSocket server, use Socket.io, and frameworks such as ExpressJS and Yahoo! Mojito Connect to a DataStore using Mongoose, MongoDB, MySQL and CouchDB Implement security and cryptography using HMAC and TLS Test synchronous and asynchronous code, and build a full test suite Debug and deploy your application to Heroku, Nodejitsu and Windows Azure Use Amazon Web Services to successfully host your Node.js application Who this book is for Node.js Recipes is for the reader who has some familiarity with JavaScript. They may have experience writing server-side JavaScript, but would like to get a more sound understanding of the capabilities that Node.js holds. This book will give them recipes enabling them to hone their JavaScript skills in a way that will harness Node.js and help them wrangle JavaScript on the server. Table of Contents Understanding Node.js Networking with Node.js Working with the FileSystem Building a Web Server Using Events and Child Processes Implementing Security and Cryptography Discovering Other Node.js Modules Creating a WebSocket Server Using Web Server Frameworks Connecting to a DataStore Testing in Node.js Debugging and Deploying your Application




React Cookbook


Book Description

Over 66 hands-on recipes that cover UI development, animations, component architecture, routing, databases, testing, and debugging with React Key Features Use essential hacks and simple techniques to solve React application development challenges Create native mobile applications for iOS and Android using React Native Learn to write robust tests for your applications using Jest and Enzyme Book Description Today's web demands efficient real-time applications and scalability. If you want to learn to build fast, efficient, and high-performing applications using React 16, this is the book for you. We plunge directly into the heart of all the most important React concepts for you to conquer. Along the way, you’ll learn how to work with the latest ECMAScript features. You'll see the fundamentals of Redux and find out how to implement animations. Then, you’ll learn how to create APIs with Node, Firebase, and GraphQL, and improve the performance of our application with Webpack 4.x. You'll find recipes on implementing server-side rendering, adding unit tests, and debugging. We also cover best practices to deploy a React application to production. Finally, you’ll learn how to create native mobile applications for iOS and Android using React Native. By the end of the book, you'll be saved from a lot of trial and error and developmental headaches, and you’ll be on the road to becoming a React expert. What you will learn Gain the ability to wield complex topics such as Webpack and server-side rendering Implement an API using Node.js, Firebase, and GraphQL Learn to maximize the performance of React applications Create a mobile application using React Native Deploy a React application on Digital Ocean Get to know the best practices when organizing and testing a large React application Who this book is for If you’re a JavaScript developer who wants to build fast, efficient, scalable solutions, then you’re in the right place. Knowledge of React will be an advantage but is not required. Experienced users of React will be able to improve their skills.




Smashing Node.js


Book Description

Learn to make more efficient apps, with just one language! Smashing Node.js: JavaScript Everywhere equips you with the necessary tools to understand Node.js and its uses in developing efficient web apps. With more traditional web servers becoming obsolete, having knowledge on servers that achieve high scalability and optimal resource consumption using Node.js is the key to your app development success. Teaching you the essentials to making event-driven server-side apps, this book demonstrates how you can use less space and take less time for communication between web client and server. Contains numerous hands-on examples Explains implementation of real-time apps including Socket.IO and HTML5, and WebSockets Addresses practical Node.js advantages from specific design choices Demonstrates why knowledge and use of JavaScript is beneficial Includes an interactive online component with sample chapters Explains components of stand out apps including brevity and benchmarks Looking to enhance your abilities even further? Smashing Node.js: JavaScript Everywhere makes developing server-side apps accessible with its focus on JavaScript, open source, and easy-to-use language.




Modern JavaScript Web Development Cookbook


Book Description

Over 90 recipes to help you write clean code, solve common JavaScript problems, and work on popular use cases like SPAs, microservices, native mobile development with Node, React, React Native and Electron. Key FeaturesOver 90 practical recipes to help you write clean and maintainable JavaScript codes with the latest ES8Leverage the power of leading web frameworks like Node and React to build modern web appsFeatures comprehensive coverage of tools and techniques needed to create multi-platform apps with JavaScriptBook Description JavaScript has evolved into a language that you can use on any platform. Modern JavaScript Web Development Cookbook is a perfect blend of solutions for traditional JavaScript development and modern areas that developers have lately been exploring with JavaScript. This comprehensive guide teaches you how to work with JavaScript on servers, browsers, mobile phones and desktops. You will start by exploring the new features of ES8. You will then move on to learning the use of ES8 on servers (with Node.js), with the objective of producing services and microservices and dealing with authentication and CORS. Once you get accustomed to ES8, you will learn to apply it to browsers using frameworks, such as React and Redux, which interact through Ajax with services. You will then understand the use of a modern framework to develop the UI. In addition to this, development for mobile devices with React Native will walk you through the benefits of creating native apps, both for Android and iOS. Finally, you’ll be able to apply your new-found knowledge of server-side and client-side tools to develop applications with Electron. What you will learnUse the latest features of ES8 and learn new ways to code with JavaScriptDevelop server-side services and microservices with Node.jsLearn to do unit testing and to debug your codeBuild client-side web applications using React and ReduxCreate native mobile applications for Android and iOS with React NativeWrite desktop applications with ElectronWho this book is for This book is for developers who want to explore the latest JavaScript features, frameworks, and tools for building complete mobile, desktop and web apps, including server and client-side code. You are expected to have working knowledge of JavaScript to get the most out of this book.




Node for Front-End Developers


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If you know how to use JavaScript in the browser, you already have the skills you need to put JavaScript to work on back-end servers with Node. This hands-on book shows you how to use this popular JavaScript platform to create simple server applications, communicate with the client, build dynamic pages, work with data, and tackle other tasks. Although Node has a complete library of developer-contributed modules to automate server-side development, this book will show you how to program with Node on your own, so you truly understand the platform. Discover firsthand how well Node works as a web server, and how easy it is to learn and use. Set up Node and learn how to build scaffolding for a web application Work with Node natively to see how it functions as a web server Understand how Node receives client data from GET and POST requests Use the Socket.IO module to facilitate realtime client-server communication Choose from among several Node templates to create dynamic pages Learn how to connect to a database, and store data in files Implement the Model-View-Controller pattern, and share Node modules with server and client




Node: Up and Running


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"Node: Up and Running" shows users how Node scales up to support large numbers of simultaneous connections across multiple servers, and scales down to create one-off applications with minimal infrastructure.