Every developer wants to build modular and scalable web applications. Modern versions of the JavaScript language have made this possible in Node.js, and Koa is a Node.js framework that makes it easy. This book is the ideal introduction for JavaScript developers who want to create scalable serverside applications using Node.js and Koa.js.
Summary Node.js in Action, Second Edition is a thoroughly revised book based on the best-selling first edition. It starts at square one and guides you through all the features, techniques, and concepts you'll need to build production-quality Node applications. Purchase of the print book includes a free eBook in PDF, Kindle, and ePub formats from Manning Publications. About the Technology You already know JavaScript. The trick to mastering Node.js is learning how to build applications that fully exploit its powerful asynchronous event handling and non-blocking I/O features. The Node server radically simplifies event-driven real-time apps like chat, games, and live data analytics, and with its incredibly rich ecosystem of modules, tools, and libraries, it's hard to beat! About the Book Based on the bestselling first edition, Node.js in Action, Second Edition is a completely new book. Packed with practical examples, it teaches you how to create high-performance web servers using JavaScript and Node. You'll master key design concepts such as asynchronous programming, state management, and event-driven programming. And you'll learn to put together MVC servers using Express and Connect, design web APIs, and set up the perfect production environment to build, lint, and test. What's Inside Mastering non-blocking I/O The Node event loop Testing and deploying Web application templating About the Reader Written for web developers with intermediate JavaScript skills. About the Authors The Second Edition author team includes Node masters Alex Young, Bradley Meck, Mike Cantelon, and Tim Oxley, along with original authors Marc Harter, T.J. Holowaychuk, and Nathan Rajlich. Table of contents PART 1 - WELCOME TO NODE Welcome to Node.js Node programming fundamentals What is a Node web application? PART 2 - WEB DEVELOPMENT WITH NODE Front-end build systems Server-side frameworks Connect and Express in depth Web application templating Storing application data Testing Node applications Deploying Node applications and maintaining uptime PART 3 - BEYOND WEB DEVELOPMENT Writing command-line applications Conquering the desktop with Electron
Node.js is a popular, powerful, and efficient JavaScript runtime environment that enables developers to build scalable, high-performance network applications. It has become a standard tool for building server-side web applications, and its popularity has exploded in recent years due to its versatility and ease of use. There are numerous Node.js books available, but they all aim to help developers become proficient in developing Node.js applications. These books typically cover Node.js fundamentals such as asynchronous programming, event-driven architecture, and the Node.js runtime environment. They also cover popular Node.js frameworks, such as Express, and other related technologies, like MongoDB and WebSockets. Node.js books are an excellent resource for anyone who wants to learn how to build scalable and efficient network applications with JavaScript. They provide a comprehensive introduction to Node.js and offer numerous examples and exercises that help readers gain hands-on experience. Whether you are a seasoned developer or just getting started with Node.js, there is a Node.js book that can help you master this powerful technology.
Discover practical recipes to get to grips with Node.js concepts and programming models for delivering a scalable server-side for your applications Key FeaturesImplement practical solutions for scaling, securing, and testing your Node.js web apps effectivelyBuild and deploy scalable microservices architecture with the power of Node.js 14Discover techniques for debugging and testing Node.js applicationsBook Description A key technology for building web applications and tooling, Node.js brings JavaScript to the server enabling full-stack development in a common language. This fourth edition of the Node Cookbook is updated with the latest Node.js features and the evolution of the Node.js framework ecosystems. This practical guide will help you to get started with creating, debugging, and deploying your Node.js applications and cover solutions to common problems, along with tips to avoid pitfalls. You'll become familiar with the Node.js development model by learning how to handle files and build simple web applications and then explore established and emerging Node.js web frameworks such as Express.js and Fastify. As you advance, you'll discover techniques for detecting problems in your applications, handling security concerns, and deploying your applications to the cloud. This recipe-based guide will help you to easily navigate through various core topics of server-side web application development with Node.js. By the end of this Node book, you'll be well-versed with core Node.js concepts and have gained the knowledge to start building performant and scalable Node.js applications. What you will learnUnderstand the Node.js asynchronous programming modelCreate simple Node.js applications using modules and web frameworksDevelop simple web applications using web frameworks such as Fastify and ExpressDiscover tips for testing, optimizing, and securing your web applicationsCreate and deploy Node.js microservicesDebug and diagnose issues in your Node.js applicationsWho this book is for The book is for web developers who have knowledge of JavaScript and want to gain a broad understanding of Node.js concepts for server-side development.
Over 60 high-quality recipes covering debugging, security, performance, microservices, web frameworks, databases, deployment and more; rewritten for Node.js 8, Node.js 6, and Node.js 4 About This Book Actionable recipes across the full spectrum of Node.js development Cutting edge techniques and tools for measuring and improving performance Best practices for creating readily-scalable production systems Who This Book Is For If you have good knowledge of JavaScript and want to build fast, efficient, scalable client-server solutions, then this book is for you. Some experience with Node.js is assumed to get the most out of this book. If working from a beginner level Node Cookbook 2nd Edition is recommended as a primer for Node Cookbook 3rd Edition. What You Will Learn Debug Node.js programs Write and publish your own Node.js modules Detailed coverage of Node.js core API's Use web frameworks such as Express, Hapi and Koa for accelerated web application development Apply Node.js streams for low-footprint data processing Fast-track performance knowledge and optimization abilities Persistence strategies, including database integrations with MongoDB, MySQL/MariaDB, Postgres, Redis, and LevelDB Apply critical, essential security concepts Use Node with best-of-breed deployment technologies: Docker, Kubernetes and AWS In Detail Today's web demands efficient real-time applications and scalability. Asynchronous event-driven programming is ideal for this, and this is where Node.js comes in. Server-side JavaScript has been here since the 90s, but Node got it right. With Node for tooling and server-side logic, and a browser-based client-side UI, everything is JavaScript. This leads to rapid, fluid development cycles. The full-stack, single language experience means less context-switching between languages for developers, architects and whole teams. This book shows you how to build fast, efficient, and scalable client-server solutions using the latest versions of Node. The book begins with debugging tips and tricks of the trade, and how to write your own modules. Then you'll learn the fundamentals of streams in Node.js, discover I/O control, and how to implement the different web protocols. You'll find recipes for integrating databases such as MongoDB, MySQL/MariaDB, Postgres, Redis, and LevelDB. We also cover the options for building web application with Express, Hapi and Koa. You will then learn about security essentials in Node.js and advanced optimization tools and techniques. By the end of the book you will have acquired the level of expertise to build production-ready and scalable Node.js systems. The techniques and skills you will learn in this book are based on the best practices developed by nearForm, one of the leaders in Node implementations, who supported the work of the authors on this book. Style and approach This recipe-based practical guide presents each topic with step-by-step instructions on how you can create fast and efficient server side applications using the latest features and capabilities in Node 8 whilst also supporting usage with Node 4 and 6.
Create and publish your own interactive and compelling data visualizations with D3.js 4.x About This Book Build interactive and rich graphics and visualization using JavaScript`s powerful library D3.js Learn D3 from the ground up, using the all-new version 4 of the library Gain insight into producing high-quality, extensible charts and visualizations using best practices such as writing testable, extensible code and strong typing Who This Book Is For This book is for web developers, interactive news developers, data scientists, and anyone interested in representing data through interactive visualizations on the Web with D3. Some basic knowledge of JavaScript is expected, but no prior experience with data visualization or D3 is required to follow this book. What You Will Learn Map data to visual elements using D3's scales Draw SVG elements using D3's shape generators Transform data using D3's collection methods Use D3's various layout patterns to quickly generate various common types of chart Write modern JavaScript using ES2017 and Babel Explore the basics of unit testing D3 visualizations using Mocha and Chai Write and deploy a simple Node.js web service to render charts via HTML Canvas Understand what makes a good data visualization and how to use the tools at your disposal to create accurate charts In Detail Want to get started with impressive interactive visualizations and implement them in your daily tasks? This book offers the perfect solution-D3.js. It has emerged as the most popular tool for data visualization. This book will teach you how to implement the features of the latest version of D3 while writing JavaScript using the newest tools and technique You will start by setting up the D3 environment and making your first basic bar chart. You will then build stunning SVG and Canvas-based data visualizations while writing testable, extensible code,as accurate and informative as it is visually stimulating. Step-by-step examples walk you through creating, integrating, and debugging different types of visualization and will have you building basic visualizations (such as bar, line, and scatter graphs) in no time. By the end of this book, you will have mastered the techniques necessary to successfully visualize data and will be ready to use D3 to transform any data into an engaging and sophisticated visualization. Style and approach This book follows a tutorial-based approach in teaching the world's most powerful data visualization library, D3.
Summary React in Action introduces front-end developers to the React framework and related tools. This clearly written, example-rich book begins by introducing you to React, diving into some of the fundamental ideas in React, and working with components. In the second section, you'll explore the different ways that data works in React as well as learning more about components. You'll also find several useful appendixes covering related topics like React tooling and the React ecosystem. Purchase of the print book includes a free eBook in PDF, Kindle, and ePub formats from Manning Publications. About the Technology Facebook created React to help deliver amazing user experiences on a website with thousands of components and an incomprehensible amount of traffic. The same powerful tools are available to you too! The key is a clever design for managing state, data flow, and rendering, so your application is easy to think about and runs smoothly. Add an incredibly rich ecosystem of components and libraries, and you've got a recipe for building web apps that will delight both developers and users. About the Book React in Action teaches you to think like a pro about user interfaces and building them with React. This practical book gets you up and running quickly with hands-on examples in every chapter. You'll master core topics like rendering, lifecycle methods, JSX, data flow, forms, routing, integrating with third-party libraries, and testing. And the included application design ideas will help make your apps pop. As you learn to integrate React into full-stack applications, you'll explore state management with Redux and server-side rendering, and even dabble in React Native for mobile UIs. What's Inside React from the ground up Implementing a routing system with components Server-side rendering in Node.js Working with third-party libraries Testing React components About the Reader Written for developers familiar with HTML, CSS, and JavaScript. About the Author Mark Thomas is an experienced software engineer who works daily with React, JavaScript, and Node.js. He loves clean code, beautiful systems, and good coffee. Table of Contents PART 1 - MEET REACT Meet React Our first component PART 2 - COMPONENTS AND DATA IN REACT Data and data flow in React Rendering and lifecycle methods in React Working with forms in React Integrating third-party libraries with React Routing in React More routing and integrating Firebase Testing React components PART 3 - REACT APPLICATION ARCHITECTURE Redux application architecture More Redux and integrating Redux with React React on the server and integrating React Router An introduction to React Native
Build slim SSR and SSG Nuxt applications with Composition API, remote Node.js applications, and PHP applications for projects that scale and require better maintenance. KEY FEATURES ● Develop full-stack Nuxt applications with Composition APIs, Pinia, Socket.IO, and LocalStorage. ● Separate Nuxt apps for frontend and data management APIs for streamlined maintenance. ● Build data APIs with Node.js, MongoDB, MariaDB, RethinkDB, Redis, GraphQL, and WordPress. DESCRIPTION Unlock the true potential of Nuxt.js with this comprehensive guide. The book explores the intricacies of Nuxt.js, with a primary focus on addressing scalability challenges inherent in web applications. Readers will acquire the expertise to efficiently separate APIs and data management from Nuxt projects, thereby significantly enhancing maintainability. This journey is complemented by harnessing the potent Nitro Server Engine, enabling the seamless construction of full-stack web applications using Nuxt alone, ensuring a harmonious blend of efficiency and scalability. The book will help navigate the complexities of large-scale Nuxt projects, uncovering the integration of remote Node.js and PHP applications to streamline API and data management processes. Practical insights abound, offering a deep understanding of effective data handling and API management using prominent technologies such as MongoDB, MariaDB, RethinkDB, and GraphQL tailored specifically for Nuxt applications. By the end of the book you will create static site generation (SSG) Nuxt applications paired with WordPress to optimize production performance. WHAT WILL YOU LEARN ● Master SSR and SSG Vue.js applications using Nuxt and the Composition API. ● Build dynamic pages, manage HTTP errors in Nuxt, Node.js, PHP applications, and enhance functionality with composables, plugins, utils, and middleware. ● Create responsive layouts using Windi CSS and Less, and optimize SEO and Open Graph by managing static and dynamic assets with composables. ● Create a client-server shopping cart system with Pinia, Redis, and cookies. ● Implement real-time features using Socket.IO and RethinkDB. ● Build a headless CMS using WordPress for Nuxt applications. WHO IS THIS BOOK FOR? This book is tailored for learners looking for full-stack web development with Nuxt.js using the advanced Composition API. Familiarity and prior knowledge of Vue.js is beneficial, it's not mandatory, as the book provides comprehensive guidance. Furthermore, readers are expected to have proficiency in utilizing WordPress CMS and familiarity with WordPress development. TABLE OF CONTENTS 1. Introducing Advanced Nuxt Web Development 2. Creating Pages, Layouts, Composables, Plugins, Utilities, and Middleware 3. Managing Assets and Adding UI Frameworks 4. Fetching Data and Handling Errors 5. Managing States and Stores 6. Managing Data with Nitro Server Engine in Nuxt 7. Managing Data with Node.js Apps for Nuxt 8. Managing Database with PHP Apps for Nuxt 9. Building GraphQL Layers with MongoDB, WordPress, and GraphQL Tools for Nuxt 10. Creating SSG Sites with Nuxt and WordPress and Going Further Index
Learn Nuxt.js for building server-side rendered, static-generated, and production-ready Vue.js web applications with the help of practical examples Key FeaturesExplore techniques for authentication, testing, and deployment to build your first complete Nuxt.js web appWrite cleaner, maintainable, and scalable isomorphic JavaScript web applicationsTransform your Vue.js application into universal and static-generated web appsBook Description Nuxt.js is a progressive web framework built on top of Vue.js for server-side rendering (SSR). With Nuxt.js and Vue.js, building universal and static-generated applications from scratch is now easier than ever before. This book starts with an introduction to Nuxt.js and its constituents as a universal SSR framework. You'll learn the fundamentals of Nuxt.js and find out how you can integrate it with the latest version of Vue.js. You'll then explore the Nuxt.js directory structure and set up your first Nuxt.js project using pages, views, routing, and Vue components. With the help of practical examples, you'll learn how to connect your Nuxt.js application with the backend API by exploring your Nuxt.js application’s configuration, plugins, modules, middleware, and the Vuex store. The book shows you how you can turn your Nuxt.js application into a universal or static-generated application by working with REST and GraphQL APIs over HTTP requests. Finally, you'll get to grips with security techniques using authorization, package your Nuxt.js application for testing, and deploy it to production. By the end of this web development book, you'll have developed a solid understanding of using Nuxt.js for your projects and be able to build secure, end-to-end tested, and scalable web applications with SSR, data handling, and SEO capabilities. What you will learnIntegrate Nuxt.js with the latest version of Vue.jsExtend your Vue.js applications using Nuxt.js pages, components, routing, middleware, plugins, and modulesCreate a basic real-time web application using Nuxt.js, Node.js, Koa.js and RethinkDBDevelop universal and static-generated web applications with Nuxt.js, headless CMS and GraphQLBuild Node.js and PHP APIs from scratch with Koa.js, PSRs, GraphQL, MongoDB and MySQLSecure your Nuxt.js applications with the JWT authenticationDiscover best practices for testing and deploying your Nuxt.js applicationsWho this book is for The book is for any JavaScript or full-stack developer who wants to build server-side rendered Vue.js apps. A basic understanding of the Vue.js framework will assist with understanding key concepts covered in the book.