Node.js: Build fast, scalable and powerful Nodejs RESTful APIs using Express & SQLITE from Development to Deployment
Go from Zero to a Deployed, Live REST API – The #1 Skill Every Web Developer Needs!
What you’ll learn
- Aspiring Backend Developers – looking to add a fundamental skill to their toolkit..
- Frontend Developers – who want to understand the full stack and build their own APIs..
- Bootcamp Students & Self-Taught Programmers – seeking a practical, project-based guide to Node.js and Express..
- Anyone – who wants to learn how to build, structure, and deploy a real-world REST API..
Course Content
- Getting Started –> 11 lectures • 1hr.
- Creating Basic API Routes with Node and Express. –> 5 lectures • 49min.
- Understanding & Using Middleware in Express –> 7 lectures • 1hr.
- Database Setup with SQLite, SQL Commands, & SQL CRUD –> 7 lectures • 1hr 27min.
- MVC, HTTP, Express Router, & Project Refactoring –> 6 lectures • 1hr 14min.
- Handling HTTP Requests (Blog Post API) –> 5 lectures • 38min.
- Development to Deployment: Render Server Deployment –> 6 lectures • 47min.
- Congratulations!!! –> 1 lecture • 3min.
Requirements
Go from Zero to a Deployed, Live REST API – The #1 Skill Every Web Developer Needs!
Are you tired of tutorials that only show you how to code but leave you stranded on your local machine? Have you ever wanted to build the backend that powers modern web and mobile applications?
This project-based, step-by-step course is your complete guide to Building a Professional, Portfolio-Ready RESTful API using Node.js, Express, and SQLite. We won’t just stop at writing code; we will deploy it to a live production server so anyone in the world can use it!
Why is this the perfect course for you?
This course is meticulously designed for efficiency. We focus on the most important concepts without any fluff. You will learn by doing, building a fully functional Blog Post API from the ground up. You will understand not just the “how” but the “why” behind every line of code.
By the end of this course, you will have:
- A deep understanding of REST API principles and HTTP protocols.
- Built a secure Node.js + Express server from scratch.
- Mastered SQLite and raw SQL commands (CREATE, INSERT, SELECT, UPDATE, DELETE) to perform all CRUD operations.
- Structured your backend professionally using the MVC (Model-View-Controller) Design Pattern for scalable, maintainable code.
- Deployed your API to Render, making it publicly accessible with a live URL.
- A complete project for your portfolio that demonstrates full-stack capability to potential employers.
Here’s what we’ll cover:
- Foundations: Understand HTTP, REST, and why Node.js & Express are the top choices for modern backend development.
- Setup: Initialize your Node.js project, install essential packages, and set up your SQLite database.
- Core API Development: Build robust endpoints for handling GET, POST, PUT, and DELETE requests with proper error handling and validation.
- Professional Structuring: Refactor your code into the clean, industry-standard MVC architecture.
- Deployment: The final, crucial step! Learn how to prepare your app, use environment variables, connect to GitHub, and deploy to Render with a free account.
Who is this course for?
- Aspiring Backend Developers who want to master Node.js and Express.
- Frontend Developers looking to understand the complete picture and become Full-Stack Developers.
- Bootcamp Students or Self-Taught Programmers seeking a practical, project-based learning experience.
- Anyone who has been confused by deployment and wants a clear, step-by-step guide to going live.
Prerequisites:
- Basic knowledge of JavaScript (variables, functions, loops, async/await, promises).
- Basic of Node.js & Express
- No prior database experience is required! We start from the absolute beginning.
- I believe in learning by doing. You will have hands-on exercises, clear explanations, and a final product you can be proud of.
Ready to stop just writing code and start shipping it?
Enroll today and start your journey to becoming a backend developer!