Tech for Development-T4D would like to invite you to a high impact Training Course in NodeJS, Express and MongoDB Training Courseto be held in Nairobi, Kenya from 3rd to 14th February 2020.

Why T4D?

We are an international training, capacity building and tech solutions organization that offers tech solutions, scheduled and tailor made training and capacity building solutions to individuals and development agencies in Africa and around the world.

We provide our training programs with a capacity-building goal, so as to ensure that, our training programs contribute to sustainable change.

Introduction

Node.js, or Node, is a runtime environment for executing JavaScript code outside of a browser. It is ideal for building highly-scalable, data-intensive backend services (APIs) that power your client’s apps (web or mobile apps).

Do you want to build fast and powerful back-end applications with JavaScript? Would you like to become a more complete and in-demand developer? Then Node.js is the hot technology for you to learn right now, and you came to the right place to do it. This course is the perfect all-in-one package that will take you from a complete beginner to an advanced, highly-skilled Node.js developer.

Who should attend?

Beginner or advanced web developers who want to dive into backend (server-side) development.
Back-end developers familiar with other frameworks like ASPNET, Rails, Django, etc and want to add Node to their toolbox.

Requirements

Any computer and OS will work — Windows, macOS or Linux
Absolutely NO understanding of NodeJS or back-end development is required
Basic understanding of JavaScript is required

Duration

10 days

Course Objectives

What you will learn:

Fundamentals of Node.js, core modules and NPM (Node Package Manager)
Event loop, blocking vs non-blocking code, event-driven architecture, streams, modules etc
Fundamentals of Express (Node.js framework): routing, middleware, sending responses
RESTful API design and development with advanced features: filtering, sorting, aliasing, pagination
Server-side website rendering (HTML) with Pug templates
CRUD operations with MongoDB database
Advanced MongoDB: geospatial queries, aggregation pipeline, and operators
Fundamentals of Mongoose (MongoDB JS driver): Data models, CRUD operations, data validation, and middleware
Advanced Mongoose features: modeling geospatial data, populates, virtual populates, indexes
Using the MVC (Model-View-Controller) architecture
Advanced data modelling: relationships between data, embedding, referencing
Modern authentication with JWT
Security: best practices, encryption, sanitization, rate limiting
Deploying Node.js applications

Course Content

Module IGetting Started

What is Node and how it works?
Node Architecture
Intsalling NodeJS and Creating the first Application

Quick JavaScript Refresher

JavaScript in a Nutshell
Refreshing the Core Syntax
let & const
Understanding Arrow Functions
Working with Objects, Properties & Methods
Arrays & Array Methods
Arrays, Objects & Reference Types
Understanding Spread & Rest Operators
Destructuring
Async Code & Promises
Template Literals

Understanding the Basics

How The Web Works
Creating a Node Server
The Node Lifecycle & Event Loop
Controlling the Node.js Process
Understanding Requests
Sending Responses
Request & Response Headers
Routing Requests
Redirecting Requests
Parsing Request Bodies
Understanding Event Driven Code Execution
Blocking and Non-Blocking Code
Node.js - Looking Behind the Scenes
Global Object
Modules
Creating a Module
Loading a Module
Module Wrapper Function
Path Module
OS Module
File System Module
Events Module
Event Arguments
Extending Event Emitter
HTTP Module

Module IINode Module System

Node Package Manager

Package.json
Installing a Node Package
Package Dependencies
NPM Packages and Source Control
Semantic Versioning
Listing the Installed Packages
Viewing Registry Info for a Package
Installing a Specific Version of a Package
Global and Local npm Packages
DevDependencies

Module III

Building RESTful API's Using Express.js

What is Express.js?
Installing Express.js
RESTful Services
Introducing Express
Building Your First Web Server
Nodemon
Environment Variables
Route Parameters
Handling HTTP GET Requests
Handling HTTP POST Requests
Calling Endpoints Using Postman
Input Validation
Handling HTTP PUT Requests
Handling HTTP Delete Requests

Advanced Express.js

Middleware
Creating Custom Middleware
Built-In Middleware
Third-party Middleware
Environments
Configuration
Debugging
Templating Engines
Database Integration
Authentication
Structuring Express Applications

Module IV

Working with NOSQL and using MongoDB

What is MongoDB?
Installing MongoDB on macOS
Installing MongoDB on Windows
Connecting to MongoDB
Schemas and Models
CRUD: Creating Documents
CRUD: Querying (Reading) Documents
CRUD: Updating Documents
CRUD: Deleting Documents
Using Compass App for CRUD Operations
Creating a Hosted Database with Atlas
Connecting to Our Hosted Database
Pagination

MongoDB with Mongoose

What is Mongoose?
Connecting to the MongoDB Server with Mongoose
Saving Data Through Mongoose
Modelling Relationships
Referencing Documents
Population
Embedding Documents
Validation
Built-In Validators
Custom Validators
Async Validators
Validation Errors
SchemaType Options

Module V

Error Handling with Express

Debugging Node.js with ndb
Handling Unhandled Routes
An Overview of Error Handling
Implementing a Global Error Handling Middleware
Better Errors and Refactoring
Catching Errors in Async Functions
Adding 404 Not Found Errors
Errors During Development vs Production
Handling Invalid Database IDs
Handling Duplicate Database Fields
Handling Mongoose Validation Errors
Errors Outside Express: Unhandled Rejections

Authentication and Authorization

What is Authentication?
How Authentication is Implemented
Using Lodash
Hashing Passwords
CSRF Token
JSON Web Tokens
Generating Authentication Tokens
Storing Secrets in Environment Variables
Setting Response Headers
Encapsulating Logic in Mongoose Models
Authorization Middleware
Protecting Routes
Role Based Authorization

Module VI

Testing

Unit Testing
Integration Testing

Deployment

Preparing the App for Production and Deployment
Joining Heroku and GitHub
Version Control with Git
Exploring and Integrating Git
Setting up SSH Keys
Pushing Code to GitHub
Deploying Node.js to Heroku
New Feature Deployment Workflow
Avoiding Global Modules
Viewing Logs
Setting Environment Variables
MongoDB in the Cloud

Methodology

The instructor led trainings are delivered using a blended learning approach and comprise of presentations, guided sessions of practical exercise, web based tutorials and group work. Our facilitators are seasoned industry experts with years of experience, working as professionals and trainers in these fields.

All facilitation and course materials will be offered in English. The participants should be reasonably proficient in English.

Accreditation

Upon successful completion of this training, participants will be issued with a certificate of participation.

Training venue

The training is residential and will be held at T4D Training Centre in Westlands Nairobi, Kenya. The course fees cover the course tuition, training materials, two break refreshments, lunch, and study visits.

All participants will additionally cater for their, travel expenses, visa application, insurance, and other personal expenses.

Tailor- made

We can also tailor-make our courses for you. This way, you/your organization will benefit by:

Using own tools during the training
Being able to choose areas of interest you wish the trainer to put more emphasis on
Taking the course in-house or at a venue of choice
Cutting on the cost of transport and accommodation

For further inquiries, please contact us on details below:

Email: [email protected]

Mobile: +254 (0) 729166479

Accommodation

Accommodation is arranged upon request. For reservations contact the Training Officer.

Email: [email protected]

Mobile Number: +254 706909947

Training fee

The course fee is KES 150,000.00 or USD 2,000.00 exclusive of VAT. The course fees covers the course tuition, training materials, two (2) break refreshments, lunch and study visits. Participants will cater for their travel and accommodation costs.

Payment

Payment should be transferred to Tech for Development - T4D account through bank on or before the course starting date.

Send proof of payment to [email protected]

Action plan

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Cancellation policy

Payment for the all courses includes a registration fee, which is non-refundable, and equals 15% of the total sum of the course fee.

Participants may cancel attendance 14 days or more prior to the training commencement date.
No refunds will be made 14 days or less to the training commencement date. However, participants who are unable to attend may opt to attend a similar training at a later date, or send a substitute participant provided the participation criteria have been met.

Contact information

Tel: +254 706909947
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.t4d.co.ke

Kind regards.

Kelvin K. Mwangi
Customer Relationship Officer,
Tech For Development.
Innovation for impact

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