Node.js Backend: Build & Deploy Production APIs with Docker & AWS

Embark on a comprehensive journey to master Node.js backend development, progressing from foundational concepts to building full production-grade applications. This guide will equip you with the skills to design, develop, and deploy scalable APIs, covering essential topics like authentication, database integration, Docker, and AWS deployment. Transform your understanding of Node.js and build robust, secure, and performant backend systems ready for the real world.

Chapters

1. 02 Containerizing with Docker & Docker Compose 17m
2. 03 Building the Foundation: Fastify, Routing, & Middleware 22m
3. 04 Data Persistence: PostgreSQL Integration & Migrations 27m
4. 05 User Management: Authentication & Authorization (JWT) 24m
5. 06 Secure File Uploads & Static Asset Serving 21m
6. 07 Enhancing Performance with Caching (Redis) 22m
7. 08 Handling Long-Running Tasks with Background Jobs (Queues) 25m
8. 09 Advanced Validation, Centralized Error Handling & Logging 25m
9. 10 Comprehensive Testing: Unit, Integration, and E2E 21m
10. 11 Implementing Robust Security: Rate Limiting, CORS, & RBAC 18m
11. 12 Configure Node.js for Production & Build Optimized Docker Images 18m
12. 13 CI/CD Pipeline with GitHub Actions & AWS ECR 13m
13. 14 Deploying to AWS ECS Fargate & Secrets Management 20m
14. 15 Observability: Logging, Monitoring, & Health Checks 17m