Node.js Cookbook Practical recipes for building server–side web applications with Node.js 22

Key FeaturesExplore the latest Node.js 22 features to stay at the forefront of modern developmentLearn to build, debug, and deploy Node.js applications flawlesslyGain expertise in Fastify Web Framework, Node.js module creation, and advanced testing techniquesPurchase of the print or Kindle book includes a free PDF eBookBook Description
Node.js is a game-changing technology for building modern web applications and tooling, bringing the power of jаvascript to the server and enabling full-stack development in a unified language. This updated edition of this Node.js cookbook, featuring Node.js 22, equips you with the latest advancements and enhancements in the Node.js framework ecosystem.
From Bethany Griggs, who has served on the Node.js Technical Steering Committee and participated in the Node.js Release Working Group, and Manuel Spigolon, a core maintainer of Fastify, comes this fifth edition of the Node.js Cookbook to help you master Node.js 22. This book guides you step by step through crafting reusable code with Node.js modules, streamlining development using the Fastify web framework, and implementing data persistence in databases and rigorous testing practices for robust applications. You'll address security concerns, optimize performance with worker threads, deploy Node.js microservices using containerization and orchestration, and tackle troubleshooting with effective debugging strategies.
Packed with real-world examples, this guide empowers you to harness Node.js 22's full potential for creating secure, performant, and dynamic applications.
What you will learnGrasp Node.js' async/sync programming to optimize code executionBuild your coding skills from scratch by creating basic Node.js appsDebug and troubleshoot Node.js apps proficiently, ensuring smooth functionalityDeploy apps confidently to production, reaching a wider user baseHarness Fastify for web development to craft efficient frameworksDevelop Node.js modules and enhance code reusability and project structureWho this book is for
If you have basic knowledge of jаvascript or another programming language and want to build a solid understanding of Node.js, this book is for you. It provides the foundational knowledge you need to navigate the Node.js and npm ecosystem and start building applications. For readers with some Node.js experience, it offers the opportunity to deepen and expand their skills, while beginners can use practical recipes to quickly acquire a strong foundation in Node.js concepts and features.
Table of ContentsIntroducing Node.js 22Interacting with the File SystemWorking with StreamsUsing Web ProtocolsDeveloping Node.js ModulesWorking with Fastify - The Web FrameworkPersisting to DatabasesTesting with Node.jsDealing with SecurityOptimizing PerformanceDeploying Node.js MicroservicesDebugging Node.js