Node.js Beginner's Guide

Name: Node.js Beginner's Guide
ISBN: 9787301326176

司明岳Aug 2025

Rating 3.2

Word count: 112K words
Chapters: 78
ISBN: 9787301326176

Summary

Because Node.js uses Google's V8 engine, it delivers high performance and high concurrency, making it especially well suited to real-time applications such as chat. Node.js uses the JavaScript programming language, which makes it easy to get started.

Node.js入门指南 is divided into 10 chapters, logically organized into four parts.

Part 1 covers the basics (Chapters 1–7). This part introduces the fundamentals of Node.js and JavaScript, the Node.js file management module, network development module, MongoDB access module, and distributed module. Through this study, readers will master the fundamentals of Node.js and JavaScript development.

Part 2 covers the Express.js framework (Chapter 8). This part introduces the Express.js framework for Node.js, including the framework's routing, middleware, template engine, error handling, debugging, and static files modules.

Part 3 covers the Koa.js framework (Chapter 9). This part introduces the Koa.js framework for Node.js, including the framework's cascading, settings, error handling, context, middleware, and routing modules.

Part 4 is the practice section (Chapter 10). This part introduces the front-end Vue.js framework and uses the front-end Vue.js framework together with the back-end Express.js framework and MongoDB as the database to build a front-end/back-end separated project.

Editor's review

Taking JavaScript as its entry point, this book threads Node.js fundamentals, common modules, and two mainstream frameworks into a clear learning path, progressing from basics to frameworks to practice in a well-structured way. The first half covers file management, network development, MongoDB access, and distributed modules, helping readers build an overall understanding of server-side programming; the second half introduces the core mechanisms of Express.js and Koa.js—routing, middleware, template engines, error handling, and more—making it easy to compare the design approaches of the two frameworks. Chapter 10 uses Vue.js plus Express.js plus MongoDB to complete a front-end/back-end separated project, grounding scattered knowledge in a runnable, complete case, which is especially valuable for readers lacking project experience. The writing is plain and example-driven, suitable as a systematic introductory read and as a desk reference for looking up common framework usage. When reading, it is recommended to type the code along the way rather than only reading without practicing.

Who it's for

A good fit for

Beginners with basic programming concepts who want to systematically learn Node.js server-side development
Front-end developers familiar with front-end JavaScript who want to connect front end and back end and learn about API development
Students who need a quick understanding of the common mechanisms of Express.js and Koa.js
People preparing to complete a course project or hands-on project with the Vue.js plus Node.js technology stack

Not a good fit for

Readers with no programming background who are not yet familiar with basic concepts such as variables and functions
Senior back-end engineers seeking advanced content such as high-concurrency architecture and performance tuning
Readers who want to study TypeScript or microservice governance systems in depth

Reading tips

First read through Chapters 1–7 while typing along with the example code to gain an intuitive feel for modules and asynchronous mechanisms
After finishing Express.js, read the Koa.js chapter in comparison, focusing on the differences in middleware and error handling
Redo the Chapter 10 project independently, then try replacing the database or adding new APIs
When encountering framework details, use the book as a reference and read selectively; there is no need to finish it in one go

版权信息
前言
第1章 Node.js概述
1.1 Node.js简介
1.2 Node.js的发展历史和特点
1.3 Node.js应用场景
1.4 Node.js与V8引擎
1.5 本章小结
第2章开始Node.js之旅
2.1 搭建开发环境
2.2 Node.js包管理详解
2.3 使用Node.js操作数据库
2.4 本章小结
第3章 Node.js开发起步
3.1 JavaScript语法
3.2 控制台的输入与输出
3.3 JavaScript语言的命名规范和编程规范
3.4 JavaScript语言和Node.js之间的关系
3.5 本章小结
第4章 Node.js文件管理
4.1 Node.js文件管理概述
4.2 异步与同步
4.3 Node.js打开文件与关闭文件
4.4 Node.js获取文件信息
4.5 Node.js写入文件与读取文件
4.6 Node.js截取文件与删除文件
4.7 Node.js目录的创建、删除和读取
4.8 文件管理API手册
4.9 本章小结
第5章 Node.js网络开发
5.1 Node.js网络开发概述
5.2 TCP服务器构建
5.3 TCP客户端构建
5.4 UDP服务构建
5.5 Node.js长连接构建
5.6 Node.js网络开发常用的API手册
5.7 本章小结
第6章 Node.js访问MongoDB
6.1 MongoDB数据库介绍
6.2 MongoDB基本操作
6.3 mongoose基本操作
6.4 本章小结
第7章 Node.js分布式
7.1 Node.js分布式概述
7.2 Node.js负载均衡
7.3 Node.js去状态化
7.4 Node.js远程过程调用（RPC）
7.5 Node.js中间件
7.6 本章小结
第8章 Express.js框架基本使用
8.1 Express.js框架介绍
8.2 Express.js应用程序生成器
8.3 Express.js路由
8.4 Express.js中间件
8.5 Express.js模板引擎
8.6 Express.js错误处理
8.7 Express.js调试
8.8 Express.js静态文件
8.9 Express.js常用的API手册
8.10 本章小结
第9章 Koa.js框架基本使用
9.1 Koa.js框架介绍
9.2 Koa.js应用程序生成器
9.3 Koa.js应用程序
9.4 Koa.js上下文
9.5 Koa.js中间件
9.6 Koa.js路由
9.7 Koa.js常用的API的介绍
9.8 本章小结
第10章个人博客项目实践
10.1 项目需求分析
10.2 项目数据库设计与创建
10.3 项目架构分析
10.4 前端Vue.js部分
10.5 后端Express.js部分
10.6 前后端联调
10.7 项目部署上线
10.8 本章小结

FAQ

I have no back-end experience and have only learned JavaScript. Can I understand it?

Yes. The book starts with Node.js and JavaScript fundamentals and then gradually moves on to modules, frameworks, and project practice. The prerequisite is that readers have mastered basic syntax such as variables, functions, and objects. It is recommended to read the chapters in order and run the examples hands-on; spend more time practicing the asynchronous programming parts and do not skip the basics to go straight to the framework chapters.

Why does the book cover both Express.js and Koa.js?

Both are commonly used web frameworks in the Node.js ecosystem, but their design approaches differ: Express.js has a mature ecosystem and an intuitive middleware model, while Koa.js features cascading processing and a context object. Presenting them together helps readers compare the differences in routing, middleware, and error handling mechanisms and understand the general concepts behind frameworks rather than merely memorizing one set of APIs.

What prior knowledge does the Chapter 10 project require?

The project uses Vue.js as the front end, Express.js as the back end, and MongoDB as the database. Readers need to first master the Node.js modules and MongoDB access content in the basics part and read the Express.js section in Chapter 8. If they have not worked with Vue.js before, it is recommended to first understand the basic usage of its components and data binding, then follow this chapter to complete the full front-end/back-end separated workflow.

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About the author

司明岳 Author

Si Mingyue is a Chinese author of technical books. Public information about the author is currently limited, and the only confirmed representative work is Node.js: A Beginner's Guide, which is catalogued in the library under software learning. Judging from the subject matter, Si Mingyue focuses on the introductory and basic application of Node.js, the server-side JavaScript runtime, addressing beginners who wish to understand this technology stack. The content centers on foundational knowledge and aims to help readers build a basic understanding of Node.js. As for writing style, the word "beginner's guide" in the title indicates a clear introductory positioning, suggesting a step-by-step and accessible approach suitable for readers in the early stages of learning. Since only one work by this author is held in the library, little is known about the author's personal background, professional experience, or the full range of their writing; the above introduction is based solely on the available bibliographic information and classification and awaits further material.