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Foundations of HTTP and Web Servers

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Overview

This course uses a practical example of building an Express.js server with user authentication, database connectivity, and a frontend served from a static directory. You will learn to set up and configure a Node.js server using Express, handle various HTTP routes, apply middleware, implement error handling, and serve files or data from a backend.

Syllabus

  • Unit 1: Handling Routes and HTTP Methods in Express.js
    • Add a Welcome Route
    • User Authentication Endpoint
    • Modular Routing in Express.js
    • Post New Snippet Route
    • Fetch All Snippets Route
  • Unit 2: Using Middleware in Express.js
    • Add JSON Body Parsing Middleware
    • Implement Request Logging Middleware
    • Implement Robust Error Handling
    • Protect Snippet Routes with Middleware
  • Unit 3: Security Risks of HTTP
    • Eavesdropping Log-in Information
    • Creating a New File
    • Experiencing Data Tampering
    • Creating a new User Account

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