Learn Node.js for beginners and build your first server step by step using JavaScript, Express, routes, APIs, and backend fundamentals.
Node.js for Beginners: Build Your First Server
Node.js is one of the most popular technologies for backend development today. It allows developers to build fast, scalable, and efficient server-side applications using JavaScript , the same language used in the browser. If you already know some basic JavaScript and want to move into backend development, Node.js is the perfect starting point. In this guide, you will learn what Node.js is , how it works , and how to build your very first server from scratch . We will move step by step, keeping everything beginner-friendly and practical. What Is Node.js? Node.js is a JavaScript runtime environment that allows you to run JavaScript outside the browser. Traditionally, JavaScript was only used for frontend development—things like buttons, forms, and animations in a web page. Node.js changed that by allowing JavaScript to run on servers. Key Points About Node.js Built on Google’s V8 JavaScript engine Uses non-blocking, event-driven architecture Ideal for building fast and scalable backend application…
About the author
Prasun Barua is a graduate engineer in Electrical and Electronic Engineering with a passion for simplifying complex technical concepts for learners and professionals alike. He has authored numerous highly regarded books covering a wide range of elec…
