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Node.js — The Complete Guide (MVC, REST APIs, GraphQL, Deno)

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Intermediate 40 hours English Completion Certificate
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The Node.js course most full-stack developers cite — comprehensive enough to cover both REST and GraphQL, SQL and NoSQL, in one package.

About this course

Node.js is the dominant runtime for server-side JavaScript and the standard back-end layer in full-stack JavaScript applications. This Academind course is the most thorough Node.js reference on Udemy — it covers Express.js and the MVC pattern, RESTful API design, GraphQL, authentication (sessions, JWTs, OAuth), file handling, real-time communication with WebSockets, SQL (with Sequelize) and NoSQL (with Mongoose/MongoDB), deployment to AWS and Heroku, and an introduction to Deno as a comparison.

Most learners use it as both a structured introduction and a long-term reference — returning to specific sections as they encounter new backend challenges in real projects rather than treating it as a single pass-through course.

What you'll learn

Build REST APIs with Node.js and Express.js
Implement authentication with sessions, JWTs, and OAuth
Work with SQL (Sequelize) and NoSQL (MongoDB/Mongoose) databases
Build and consume GraphQL APIs
Deploy Node.js applications to cloud platforms

This course includes

40h
On-demand video
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Certificate
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English
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Instructor

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Maximilian Schwarzmüller
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195K+ learners25 courses4.7 instructor rating

Taught by Maximilian Schwarzmüller (Academind), Udemy's most prolific top-rated instructor across JavaScript, TypeScript, React, Docker, and Angular courses.

Requirements

  • JavaScript fundamentals (functions, async/await, modules) required
  • Basic HTML/CSS familiarity helpful for the front-end integration sections

Who this course is for

  • Front-end developers moving into full-stack or back-end Node.js work
  • Self-taught developers who know client-side JavaScript and want the server side
  • Anyone building APIs, backends, or full-stack JavaScript applications

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Frequently asked questions

Yes — Express.js is the primary framework used throughout the course for routing, middleware, and MVC structure.
Both SQL (with Sequelize ORM, using MySQL) and NoSQL (MongoDB with Mongoose). The course doesn't pick one — it teaches both so you understand the trade-offs.
Maximilian updates his courses regularly — check the 'Last updated' date on the Udemy course page for the current version status.
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