Intro to Node.js
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Learn to write server-side JavaScript with this introduction to Node.js!
Node.js allows you to write the server-side of your application in JavaScript, and if you're interested in learning more about how to make a "full" web application beyond a HTML/CSS/JavaScript front-end, this course is for you!
Topics covered:
• How data moves around on the web, and what is possible using a server
• What Node is, and why you would use it
• How to create a Node web server using Express.js to make developing a server-side app quick and easy (at least easier!)
• How to use npm (Node Package Manager) to install and manage dependencies in your Node project
Prerequisites:
Students should be familiar with JavaScript, with a solid understanding of objects and functions. Some familiarity with the command-line will be helpful.
Tech requirements:
• Your laptop (Mac, PC, or Linux are all okay, however, we will not be offering support for the Windows command line, please be familiar if you are bringing Windows).
• A text editor such as Sublime or TextMate
• Git installed on your laptop (Install here: https://git-scm.com/downloads )
• NVM (Node Version Manager) installed on your laptop (Follow instructions here: https://github.com/creationix/nvm )
Schedule:
• 10am - noon: class / workshop
• noon - 1pm: break for lunch (pizza to be provided, if you have special requests, let us know in the comments)
• 1pm - 3pm: resume class / wrap-up
HUGE thanks to ReturnPath (https://returnpath.com/), our event host!
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ABOUT THE INSTRUCTOR
Jared Stilwell is a bone-fide programming wizard, currently working as a UI Engineer at Retail Me Not, where he's worked for over 5 years in both backend and frontend. Previously, Jared spent 7 years as a programmer at Harding College in Arkansas. Jared has been a teacher for Girl Develop It for 2 years, making him one of our most seasoned instructors!
