intermediate
Web Development
Node.js API Development Masterclass
Abdul Ghani
2 weeks
231 enrolled
4.5
APIs are the backbone of modern software. Whether you are building a mobile app, a SaaS platform, or a microservices architecture, knowing how to design, secure, and ship a robust API is an essential skill. Node.js API Development Masterclass gives you a structured, project-driven path from initial scaffolding to production deployment.
Across seven lessons you will build a real API from scratch — complete with role-based access control, image uploads with Sharp, automated test suites with Jest, and a CI/CD pipeline that deploys to a Linux VPS. Every lesson ends with a working checkpoint so you always have a runnable project.
What You'll Learn
Architect an Express project with controllers, services, and middleware layers
Design MongoDB schemas with Mongoose including virtuals, hooks, and indexes
Implement JWT-based authentication with refresh tokens and role guards
Add rate limiting, request validation, and error handling middleware
Handle file uploads with Multer and process images with Sharp
Write integration tests with Jest and Supertest
Prerequisites
- Solid JavaScript fundamentals (ES6+, async/await, Promises)
- Basic familiarity with Express and npm
- MongoDB installed locally or a free Atlas cluster
- A terminal and code editor (VS Code recommended)