JavaScript HTX: NPM & Building Web Applications with Express.js

Ready to move beyond basic JavaScript and step into the world of backend development? Join JavaScript HTX for a hands-on workshop where we’ll dive into Node Package Manager (NPM) and build server-side applications using Express.js.

Whether you're looking to solidify your understanding of Node.js ecosystem tools or build your first API, this session will give you practical experience with real-world web development patterns.

What We’ll Cover:

• NPM Essentials: Understanding packages, managing dependencies, and working with package.json.
• Getting Started With Express: Setting up a server from scratch.
• Routing & Middleware: Handling HTTP requests (GET, POST, etc.) and leveraging Express middleware.
• Building Functional APIs: Creating clean, structured backend endpoints for web applications.

🛠️ Prerequisites & What to Bring:

• Knowledge: A basic understanding of modern JavaScript (variables, functions, async/await).
• Set-up: We will be using GitHub Codespaces. An account at github.com is required.

Who Should Attend?
Developers, students, self-taught programmers, and hobbyists looking to expand their JavaScript skills into backend web development. All experience levels are welcome, but familiarity with basic JavaScript syntax will help you get the most out of this session!

Come code, learn, and connect with the Houston JS community. See you there!

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