Building APIs with Node and Express: A Project-Based Guide to RESTful Services

By Thompson Carter

Building APIs with Node and Express is your step-by-step guide to mastering back-end development using two of the most widely adopted technologies in the JavaScript ecosystem-Node.js and Express.js.

Through real-world, project-based learning, this book helps you build RESTful APIs that power everything from web apps to mobile backends-all while writing clean, modular, and scalable code.

What You'll Learn:

The fundamentals of Node.js and why it's ideal for API development

Set up Express.js for robust routing and middleware handling

Create RESTful endpoints using best practices

Handle CRUD operations with MongoDB and Mongoose

Secure APIs with JWT authentication and environment variables

Implement input validation, error handling, and logging

Use Postman to test and document your API endpoints

Build features like pagination, file uploads, and user authentication

Structure scalable projects using MVC architecture

Deploy your API to platforms like Heroku, Vercel, or Render

Whether you're a front-end developer breaking into full-stack, or a coding bootcamp grad seeking real-world experience, this guide gives you the hands-on skills to build production-ready APIs-fast.

By the end, you'll have fully functional projects, production insights, and the confidence to build APIs for any platform.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0FK9X1GGK
• ISBN13: 9798292670711
• Release Date: July 2025
• Publisher: Independently Published
• Length: 282 Pages
• Weight: 0.84 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.0" x 9.0"