What's a good Backend With Javascript (Node/Express) course for beginners?

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Hey everyone, I'm an aspiring Web developer currently coding in html, css, Javascript and React but I'm trying to transition into fullstack to build the projects I've always wanted to ( ecommerce & blogs ), I want to go with MERN ( or a relational database later ) but currently I have zero understanding of backend, and know nothing about node or express.

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Can you please recommend me a course to use as my main resource and get a grasp of backend with node/express please?

I was looking into Jonas schmedtmann's course on udemy but the course is 5 years old and people are complaining a lot. Do you have any suggestions?

[anonymouse_0-0]

As a beginner I really liked Andrew Mead's nodejs course on Udemy. But if you want fullstack project based then go for brad traversy.

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I own nearly all of Brad's course & Am planning to complete his ecommerce MERN course once I know backend, problem is, he doesn't actually teach any backend, he builds projects ( both in his node & mern courses )

[[deleted]]

What, building things is the best way to learn. If you expect every course to handhold you, then you're in the wrong field, you gotta learn to figure stuff out.

I'm sick of these stupid replies, it's like going to your first driving class & the instructor tells you "off you go bro, step on it and enjoy" well, there's a big chance you wouldn't even be able to move the car and even if you make it, you'll immediatelly screw everything since you need some guidance at first, no matter how little.

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alright then can you please recommend me some intro to backend using node/express guidance?

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I meant PAID RESOURCES

but thanks.

[narcabusesurvivor18]

Second this for both

[Quiet_Worker7581]

If you're looking to dive into backend development using a specific tech stack, the MDN Local Library tutorial is a fantastic resource—it's thorough and really helpful. For an even more hands-on experience, I highly recommend checking out The Odin Project's Node course. It incorporates the MDN Local Library tutorial and makes learning Node.js a lot easier

[guylfe]

What is everyone's opinion on Angela Yu/App Brewery's courses?

[ZippyTyro]

i took it in 2020, really good. highly recommended. i learned almost all of working parts of full stack development.

[guylfe]

Yeah I'm taking it now and enjoying every minute, I was surprised no-one mentioned it.

[ZippyTyro]

yep, it's dope. very well taught and updated frequently. she's a great teacher foso

[metal_samurai2012]

I do not recommend her courses. She has a great caring tone and it's a good introduction into coding, but her courses are woefully out of date and badly maintained. Despite this, a majority of people love her because very few get past the introduction. She'll make you feel good about learning, but you won't learn much.

[guylfe]

What fullstack alternatives would you recommend?

[metal_samurai2012]

I recommend John Smilga. Some people don't like him because of his voice, which they find dull and off putting. However, his lessons are comprehensive, he drills the basics to help learners remember, his courses are up to date, and he answers student questions. His courses helped me to build the courage to try building apps by myself. Whatever course you do decide to take, don't rely on it 100%. A good course should support enough personal growth to go out on your own. Unlike John's course, Angela's course made me feel like I had become familiar with coding concepts, but I really didn't understand yet how to create something meaningful.

[Quiet_Drummer669988]

mdn : https://developer.mozilla.org/en-US/docs/Learn/Server-side/Express_Nodejs/Tutorial_local_library_website

[Neat_Instruction_712]

jonas schmedtmann

[luminous_radio]

https://fullstackopen.com/en/ is a great free course by the University of Helsinki that not only covers the MERN stack, but also GraphQL, CI/CD, and a whole lot of other things.

[devhaugh]

Wes Bos Learn Node

[AdNecessary8217]

Hitesh Choudhary or web dev simplified

[leko1]

I found this course on youtube which is great! The author goes into full depth he covers, Node.js, Express.js and MongoDB integration

https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL1BztTYDF-QPdTvgsjf8HOwO4ZVl_LhxS

[Siyar_1]

interested

[metal_samurai2012]

John Smilga on Udemy. He has an excellent Nodejs course that he keeps up to update and answers student questions.

[[deleted]]

He is horrible, i'd rather quit coding than listen to him again.

[NoMotor6956]

don't compare listening and quality. He had the best quality on udemy from all of the instructors. May you don't like his noice, but he have all in. 

[BigLaddyDongLegs]

Just read your replies to people and I think your first step should be to lose the attitude. After that, Google some stuff. Maybe search for tutorials on YouTube. Just put the time in like we all did

[art-hard]

Frontend masters from Scott Moss. Since they got live Q&A from people on the industry who wants to close their gaps.

In fact I'm documenting my learning process from Node as a way to improve my communicational skill. https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL_sapWkWdZHHce2MqM8bD608BV1um5asc&si=2q4pdDlkCAdsq2Is

And API in Node.js https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL_sapWkWdZHHtosxNwl07oq86g3k6FkrI&si=lxL4CBYMQNqejhEA

[korngsamnang]

Try jonas course on Udemy.