Welcome! This repository is designed to take you from zero to building a complete ecommerce backend using Node.js and Express.js.

Start by forking the repository, remember to star the repo if you find this helpful!!!!!!

This course is structured in progressive steps, each building upon the previous one. You'll learn:

1. Node.js Fundamentals - Understanding the basics of Node.js
2. HTTP Servers - Building servers with Node.js core modules
3. Express.js Introduction - Learning the Express.js framework
4. API Development - Creating RESTful APIs
5. Ecommerce Backend - Building a complete ecommerce system

Before starting, make sure you have:

• Node.js installed (v16 or higher) - Download here
• A code editor (VS Code recommended)
• Basic knowledge of JavaScript (ES6+)
• Basic understanding of HTTP and REST APIs

• Step 1: Introduction to Node.js

  • Node.js modules (CommonJS)
  • File system operations
  • Working with paths

• Step 2: Building HTTP Server

  • Creating HTTP servers
  • Handling requests and responses
  • URL routing

• Step 3: Introduction to Express.js

  • Installing Express
  • Creating Express apps
  • Basic routing

• Step 4: Express Routes and Middleware

  • Advanced routing
  • Middleware concepts
  • Request/Response handling

• Step 5: JSON and Data Handling

  • Working with JSON
  • Request body parsing
  • Data validation

• Step 6: Project Structure

  • Organizing your project
  • Setting up the ecommerce structure

• Step 7: Products API

  • CRUD operations for products
  • Product management

• Step 8: Users and Authentication

  • User management
  • Authentication basics

• Step 9: Orders API

  • Creating and managing orders
  • Order processing

• Step 10: Complete Integration

  • Bringing it all together
  • Final ecommerce backend

1. Clone or download this repository

   git clone <repository-url>
   cd node-learn

2. Install dependencies (when you reach Step 3)

   npm install

3. Start with Step 1

   • Navigate to step-01-intro-nodejs/
   • Read the README.md
   • Follow the instructions

1. Work through steps sequentially - Each step builds on the previous one
2. Read the README first - Each step has detailed instructions
3. Try the exercises - Don't just copy code, understand it!
4. Experiment - Modify the code and see what happens
5. Check solutions - Compare your solutions with provided examples

• Don't rush - Take your time with each concept
• Code along - Type the code yourself, don't just copy
• Experiment - Try modifying the examples
• Break things - You learn from fixing errors
• Ask questions - Use the issues section or discussions

node-js-starter/
├── README.md (this file)
├── package.json
├── step-01-intro-nodejs/
├── step-02-http-server/
├── step-03-intro-express/
├── step-04-routes-middleware/
├── step-05-json-data/
├── step-06-project-structure/
├── step-07-products-api/
├── step-08-users-auth/
├── step-09-orders-api/
└── step-10-complete-backend/

• Node.js - Runtime environment
• npm - Package manager (comes with Node.js)
• Postman or Thunder Client - For testing APIs
• VS Code - Recommended code editor
• Git - Version control (optional but recommended)

By the end of this course, you'll have built:

• A complete ecommerce backend API
• Product management system
• User authentication
• Order processing system
• RESTful API endpoints
• Proper project structure

If you encounter issues:

1. Check Node.js version: node --version
2. Make sure you're in the correct directory
3. Verify all dependencies are installed
4. Check the step's README for common issues

• Node.js Official Documentation
• Express.js Guide
• MDN Web Docs

Found an error or want to improve this course? Feel free to:

• Open an issue
• Submit a pull request
• Share feedback

This project is open source and available under the MIT License. n

Ready to start? Navigate to step-01-intro-nodejs/ and begin your Node.js journey!