node-for-beginners

A list of resources for Node.js Newbies!

|Title|URL|Description|Level of Difficulty*| | ------ | ------ | ------ | ------ | ------ | |NodeSchool Learn You Node|http://nodeschool.io|A command line workshopper course for learning Node.js at your own pace|1|| |Express.js Fundamentals|http://flippinawesome.org/2013/11/11/express-js-fundamentals/|Covers the basics of getting started and core concepts|1|| |The Art of Node|http://github.com/maxogden/art-of-node|An introduction to Node.js that includes the command line workshopper Learn You Node and Stream Adventure courses from nodeschool.io|1|| |Learn to Code|http://ifoundthemeaningoflife.com/learntocode|Not so much a tutorial as a guide through available tutorials. Path from beginner > JS & Node > intermediate|1|| |Node.js Fundamentals|http://strongloop.com/developers/videos/#a-video-intro-to-nodejs-fundamentals|Video explaining Node.js fundamentals|1|| |Intro to Express.js Parameters, Error Handling and Other Middleware |http://flippinawesome.org/2013/05/28/intro-to-express-js-parameters-error-handling-and-other-middleware/|Discusses some of the core Express features in the form of middleware|2|| |Emailing in Node.js with Nodemailer |http://blog.ijasoneverett.com/2013/07/emailing-in-node-js-with-nodemailer/|Walks through the process of using nodemailer to send email|2|| |The Dead-Simple Step-by-Step Guide for Front-End Developers to Getting Up and Running with Node.JS, Express, Jade, and MongoDB |http://cwbuecheler.com/web/tutorials/2013/node-express-mongo/|Set up the full stack and have a webpage running in 30 minutes. Make it talk to your DB in another 30. |2|| |Understanding JavaScript Callbacks |http://cwbuecheler.com/web/tutorials/2013/javascript-callbacks/|Unlocking the Asynchronous Powers of JavaScript|2|| |Understanding Express.js|http://evanhahn.com/understanding-express-js/|Overview of Connect and Express concepts like middlewares, request handling, routing, etc.|2|| |Creating a Simple RESTful Web App with Node.js, Express, and MongoDB |http://cwbuecheler.com/web/tutorials/2014/restful-web-app-node-express-mongodb/|Learn the basics of REST and use them to build an easy, fast, single-page web app. - 3|3|| |Writing a Command Line Utility using Node|http://flippinawesome.org/2013/07/29/writing-a-command-line-utility-using-node/|Steps through building a simple command-line calculator program that accepts two parameters and adds them together|4|| |Node Sass Boilerplate|https://github.com/anotheruiguy/node-sass-boilerplate|A bare bones Node project using the C version of Sass called libsass using the Node.js bindings to libsass. There is a full readme of instructions to build your own project from scratch using npm and Grunt. Use the full example project as a measure with the instructions. |4|| |A Sample App with Node.js, Express and MongoDB – Part 1|http://blog.ijasoneverett.com/2013/03/a-sample-app-with-node-js-express-and-mongodb-part-1/|Walks through the process of creating a CRUD app|4|| |A Sample App with Node.js, Express and MongoDB – Part 2 |http://blog.ijasoneverett.com/2013/04/a-sample-app-with-node-js-express-and-mongodb-part-2/|Continuation of part 1. Covers editing and deleting from MongoDB|4|| |Building Multiplayer Games with Node.js and Socket.IO|http://flippinawesome.org/2013/09/30/building-multiplayer-games-with-node-js-and-socket-io/|Walks through the basics of building a simple multi-screen, multiplayer word game using the Socket.IO library within Node|5|| |Teach Yourself Node.js in 10 Steps|http://blog.ponyfoo.com/2013/07/12/teach-yourself-nodejs-in-10-steps|An introductory overivew of Node.js, npm, callback conventions, events, and HTTP server basics|2|| |Bevry's introduction to Node.js|http://bevry.me/node/preface|This class was originally run for General Assembly in Sydney, and has been recorded and made available online.|3|| |Node Angular Mongo & Express Mean stack articles + many good things|http://flip.it/OxXyB|Magazine about the MEAN stack (MongoDB, ExpressJS, AngularJS and Node.js)||| |Learn All The Nodes|http://learnallthenodes.com|Weekly screencasts on Node.js. The current episodes are all beginners.|2|| |Node: Up and Running|http://chimera.labs.oreilly.com/books/1234000001808/index.html|Book by Tom Hughes-Croucher, a bit older, but explains the fundamentals|2|| |Hackathon Starter|https://github.com/sahat/hackathon-starter|Boilerplate app to get Noding in no time!|4|| |Full Streams Ahead|http://dry.ly/full-streams-ahead|Introduction to streams in Node|4|| |Node.js Picture VOting App Tutorial|http://tutorialzine.com/2014/01/nodejs-picture-voting-game-part-1/|Step by step on how to create a voting app in node.js|3|| |Real-time collaborative drawing with Node.JS|http://12devsofxmas.co.uk/2012/12/day-3-realtime-collaborative-drawing-with-node-js/|Step by step on how to create a real-time collaborative drawing tool with the Express framework for node.js, socket.io & paper.js|2|| |Javascript Weekly|http://javascriptweekly.com/|Javascript weekly mailing list||| |Introduction to Node.js|http://hectorcorrea.com/#/blog/introduction-to-node-js/51|How to get started with Node.js for web development for people coming from other platforms. From console "hello world" to web page with basic HTTP GET/POST.|2|| |Node.js Stream Handbook|https://github.com/substack/stream-handbook|A handbook covering the basics of how to write node.js programs with streams.|3|| |Node Tuts|http://nodetuts.com/|Video tutorials for Node.js|2|| |Node.js Tutorial for Beginners|http://www.tutorialindustry.com/node-js-tutorial-for-beginners|If you are a beginner looking for a quick way to learn node.js then BINGO! you have come to the right place.|2|| |Node.js Express: Definition, Installation, Project structure, Example|http://www.tutorialindustry.com/node-js-express-tutorial|Learn how to use node.js express framework to build web applications. express framework provides all the low level services for you so that you can focus on more important things.|2|| |Node.js Mongodb: Express, Mongoose Installation, Examples|http://www.tutorialindustry.com/node-js-mongodb-tutorial-for-beginners|Learn node.js interaction with mongodb, perform CRUD operations, serve static and dynamic contents using example.|2|| |Node.js Mysql: Express, Mysql Module Installation, Examples|http://www.tutorialindustry.com/node-js-mysql-tutorial-for-beginners|Learn node.js interaction with MySql database, perform CRUD operations, serve static and dynamic content using example.|2|| |Node.js Mail Tutorial: Send Emails Using Nodemailer Module|http://www.tutorialindustry.com/nodejs-mail-tutorial-using-nodemailer-module|Node.js Mail Tutorial: If you are a beginner and looking for an easy way to send mails in node.js, try nodemailer module.|2|| |How to Upload Files to Node.js Server Using Express Framework|http://www.tutorialindustry.com/how-to-upload-files-to-nodejs-server|Learn how to upload files to node.js server, learn what modules are required and the uploading process along with the source code.|2|| |How to Read/Write Files in Node.js using File System (fs) Module|http://www.tutorialindustry.com/how-to-read-write-files-in-node-js-using-file-system-fs-module|Learn how to write a file, read files in node.js. I have explained through an example how to read/write files using the inbuilt node.js file system (fs) module.|2|| |Node.js CouchDB Tutorial: Using Nano, Express Modules, Examples, CRUD Operations|http://www.tutorialindustry.com/node-js-couchdb-tutorial-for-beginners|Learn how to install nano, express modules, node.js couchdb examples. How to interact with couchdb and perform CRUD Operations.|3|| |Node.js Redis Tutorial: Express, Redis Modules, Examples with Explanation|http://www.tutorialindustry.com/nodejs-redis-tutorial-for-beginners|Learn how to integrate redis into your node.js application in a step by step procedure along with examples, Interaction with Redis Sever.|3|| |5 Best Node.js Books for Beginners- Javascript Basic, Nodejs Starter Books|http://www.tutorialindustry.com/5-best-nodejs-books-for-beginners|There are many great books available for node.js, here are few books from the best publishers on javascript, nodejs beginners, advanced.|1|| |Node.js Developer Roadmap: How to Be a Node.js Developer?|http://www.tutorialindustry.com/how-to-be-a-nodejs-developer|Why should I learn Node.js? What are the prerequisites? What are the steps involved in becoming a good nodejs programmer?|1|| |Node.js Infographic|http://www.tutorialindustry.com/nodejs-infographic|This Node.js Infographic explains why you should learn node.js (in a different approach.) Also checkout the google trends showing node.js, indeed.com showing node.js job trends.|1||

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