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

4.7(31,000) on Udemy·195K enrolled
Intermediate 40 hours English Course Certificate
Our recommendation
Maximilian Schwarzmüller's thorough Node.js course, covering back-end development with Express, REST APIs, GraphQL and more. It is well structured and kept reasonably current, and a strong choice once you know some JavaScript. Comprehensive rather than quick.

Good for: JavaScript developers who want to learn back-end development with Node.js properly.

Less suitable if: You are new to JavaScript, or you want a short introduction.

Skills you'll gain

Node.jsExpressREST APIsGraphQLMongoDBAuthentication

Is this course right for you?

A good fit if you…

You know some JavaScript
You want thorough back-end skills
You like building real projects

Consider something else if you…

You are new to JavaScript
You want a quick intro
You only need front-end

Requirements: Some JavaScript knowledge; intermediate.

Realistic time: About 40 hours; a few weeks to a couple of months part-time.

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.

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
Yes
Certificate
Yes
Mobile access
English
Language

What it costs

A paid Udemy course, though it is very often on sale for around $10 to $15. Once bought, you keep lifetime access, and Udemy offers a refund window.

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Is the certificate recognised?

Udemy issues a certificate of completion. It is not an accredited qualification — the projects you build are what matter.

Instructor

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Maximilian Schwarzmüller
Udemy instructor
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.

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Frequently asked questions

Yes for a thorough grounding in back-end development, if you already know some JavaScript. It is comprehensive and well taught.
Yes. It assumes JavaScript basics and builds back-end skills on top.
It is maintained reasonably well; as with any fast-moving stack, check recent sections and the docs for the latest.
Not really — it is aimed at people who already know some JavaScript. Learn the basics first.
A paid Udemy course, usually on sale for around $10 to $15, with lifetime access and a refund window.
Paid
One-time purchase, frequent discounts
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