Book Description: In this comprehensive guide, you'll learn how to build robust, scalable, and performant server-side applications using Node. js, the popular JavaScript runtime. You'll start by understanding the fundamentals of Node. js and its ecosystem, then dive into building real-world applications that can run on multiple platforms, including Windows, macOS, and Linux. The book covers the latest features and best practices of Node. js, including asynchronous programming, event-driven programming, and RESTful APIs. You'll learn how to create scalable and performant applications using techniques such as load balancing, caching, and database optimization. Additionally, you'll explore the use of modern front-end frameworks like React, Angular, and Vue. js with Node. js to create seamless cross-platform experiences. The book also covers advanced topics such as security, performance optimization, and testing, ensuring that your applications are secure, fast, and reliable. By the end of this book, you'll have a deep understanding of Node. js and be able to build high-quality applications that can run on any platform. Book Outline: 1. Introduction to Node. js and its ecosystem 2. Setting up the development environment 3. Fundamentals of Node. js programming 4.

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