Backend Development with Node.js and MySQL

Ready to build the engine that powers modern web applications? This course provides a clear path to understanding backend development by combining the power of JavaScript on the server with a reliable database. You will learn how to set up a development environment, create a web server with Node.js and Express, and design a RESTful API from the ground up. By the end, you'll be able to build applications that can create, read, update, and delete data from a MySQL database, forming a complete foundation for any dynamic web project. What you'll learn: - Build a functional web server using Node.js and the Express.js framework. - Design and implement RESTful API endpoints for handling data requests. - Connect your application to a MySQL database and perform fundamental SQL operations. - Understand core asynchronous programming concepts in JavaScript, including async/await. - Implement basic user authentication patterns to secure your application. - Practice writing clean, organized backend code following modern best practices. The course starts with the fundamentals of Node.js and server-side concepts, then progressively guides you through building a complete API that interacts with a database. Each topic is explained with clear text and practical code examples. This course is designed for absolute beginners. No prior backend development experience is required, though a basic understanding of JavaScript is helpful. Start your journey into backend development today.