Workshop: Develop, Deploy, Monitor and Scale REST APIs Built in Node.js

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As this is a workshop, it might be helpful to load up some prerequisites on your laptop prior to comming. You can get a list of those at:

http://strongloop.com/node-js/training/prerequisites/

Also, there have been questions about how to enter the Nextspace building. When you get to the door, press the button next to the orange light on the wall. Tell the person inside you are there for the meetup and they will buzz you in.

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Bring your laptops and a current stable version of Node installed. In this workshop you'll learn:

• Jumpstart tips for Rails, .NET, Java and PHP developers new to Node

• Pros and cons of various frameworks for developing Node-powered APIs

• How to develop APIs from scratch with the open source Loopback.io framework

• Connecting Node apps to datasources including MongoDB, Oracle and MySQL

• Creating aggregations, mashups and custom methods on API endpoints

• Creating API-based mobile services like push and geolocation through iOS, JS and Android SDKs

• Enabling offline sync for your devices and apps

• Build and deployment best practices for Node

• How to monitor Node apps using StatsD and your own graphical visualization tool

• Managing logs in single server and multi-server configurations

• Deploying and managing Node clusters

To get the most out of the workshop, attendees should have at least a basic understanding of how Node works in theory, basic JavaScript skills and a current stable version on Node installed.

Bio:

Shubhra Kar, Director - Products, StrongLoop Inc., is an accomplished J2EE and Node technologist with extensive global expertise as an architect, management consultant and product manager. Focused on emerging tech, for over 15 years and across three continents, he has built and delivered successful solutions with Fortune 500 corporations, helping them bridge the gap between business and IT. @ShubhraKar