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Node.js API Masterclass with Express and MongoDB

Create a real-world backend for a Bootcamp directory app

Brad Traversy

Created by Brad Traversy

Learn how to build a robust backend API for a Bootcamp directory app using Node.js, Express, and MongoDB. Explore everything from HTTP fundamentals to advanced database queries and API security. By the end, you will have hands-on experience creating and deploying a real-world RESTful API.

Packt | Jun 2020 | 723 min

What You Will Learn

You will follow a project-based path, starting with HTTP basics and moving step by step through building routes, controllers, and authentication. Each concept is applied directly to a real Bootcamp directory app, helping you see how backend features come together in a practical project.

Key Features

  • Build and manage RESTful API endpoints using Express and MongoDB
  • Implement authentication, user permissions, and advanced Mongoose queries
  • Apply API security best practices and deploy your backend with documentation

Target Audience

Ideal for developers with some JavaScript experience who want to advance their backend skills. If you are a frontend developer aiming to become full stack or want to create professional APIs for real-world apps, you will benefit from this practical, hands-on approach.

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