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Node.js Blueprints - Practical Projects to Help You Unlock the Full Potential of Node.js Kindle Edition

by Krasimir Tsonev (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.5 out of 5 stars 12 ratings

Key Features

  • Utilize libraries and frameworks to develop real-world applications using Node.js
  • Explore Node.js compatibility with AngularJS, Socket.io, BackboneJS, EmberJS, and GruntJS
  • Step-by-step tutorials that will help you to utilize the enormous capabilities of Node.js

Book Description

Node.js has emerged as a strong alternative to PHP, and has taken the world of web development by storm. Node.js is a platform that's used to build fast, scalable network applications using JavaScript as a server-side scripting language. Starting with an overview of the most popular programming paradigms, you will venture out on a journey to the depths of Node.js, utilizing its capabilities to conceptualize and develop applications using AngularJS, Socket.IO, Backbone.js, Ember.js, and Grunt.

Packed with real-world examples and trade secrets gained from years of experience in the web development domain,
this book takes you to the next level and teaches you everything you need to know to utilize the astronomical potential of Node.js. As a JavaScript platform, Node.js can also be used for desktop application development, which you will learn about in the final chapter of this book.

What You Will Learn

  • Explore design patterns in Node.js
  • Build solid architectures by following test-driven development
  • Look beyond web applications and create your own desktop app with Node.js
  • Develop single page applications using Node.js with AngularJS, Ember.js, and Backbone.js
  • Master the Express framework and build a complete site with a real database
  • Create a real-time and fully functional online chat application with Socket.IO
  • Utilize the enormous range of Grunt and Gulp plugins

About the Author

Krasimir Tsonev is a coder with over 10 years of experience in web development. The author of Node.js Blueprints, Packt Publishing, he works with a strong focus on quality and usability. Krasimir is interested in delivering cutting-edge applications. He enjoys working in the software industry and has a passion for creating and discovering new and effective digital experiences.

Table of Contents

  1. Common Programming Paradigms
  2. Developing a Basic Site with Node.js and Express
  3. Writing a Blog Application with Node.js and Angularjs
  4. Developing a Chat with Socket.io
  5. Creating a To-Do Application with Backbone.js
  6. Using Node.js as a Command-Line Tool
  7. Showing a Social Feed with Ember.js
  8. Developing a Web App Workflow with Grunt and Gulp
  9. Automate your Testing with Node.js
  10. Writing Flexible and Modular CSS
  11. Writing a REST API
  12. Developing Desktop Apps with Node.js
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  1. ISBN-13
    978-1783287345
  2. Publisher
    Packt Publishing
  3. Publication date
    June 16, 2014
  4. Language
    English
  5. File size
    5.4 MB
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About the Author

Krasimir Tsonev

Krasimir Tsonev is a coder with over 10 years of experience in web development. With a strong focus on quality and usability, his interests lie in delivering cuttingedge applications. He enjoys working in the industry and has a passion for creating and discovering new and effective digital experiences. Currently, Krasimir works with technologies such as HTML5 or CSS3, JavaScript, PHP, and Node.js, although he started off as a graphic designer. Later, he spent several years as a flash developer using ActionScript3 and frameworks such as RobotLegs. After that, he continued delivering, as a freelancer, full-stack web services for his clients' graphic design as well as frontend and backend programming. With the present surge in mobile development, Krasimir is enthusiastic to work on responsive applications targeted at various devices. Having lived and worked in Bulgaria, he graduated from The Technical University of Varna with a Bachelor's and Master's degree in Computer Science.

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B00L2AP6O2
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Packt Publishing (June 16, 2014)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ June 16, 2014
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 5.4 MB
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
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  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 270 pages
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  • Oguntunde Toyin
    4.0 out of 5 stars I love the way Node
    Reviewed in the United States on October 14, 2015
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    I love the way Node.js Blueprints approached the concepts of Nodejs, ExpressJs and others modules for building apps. It's concise, step-by-step for a beginner and easy to comprehend. It's a great book for Node.js technology.
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  • Duc T.
    5.0 out of 5 stars Five Stars
    Reviewed in the United States on June 7, 2016
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    Great examples of tools and techniques I gathered by reading this book.
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  • W Boudville
    4.0 out of 5 stars explicit dependency listings
    Reviewed in the United States on August 31, 2014
    Node.js tackles well a persistent problem in code development. People often link to packages developed by others outside their firm. Simply because it is faster than re-inventing the wheel. Of necessity, you have to add value by making new things. But the downside is a rat's nest of package dependencies. The book starts by explaining how you can explicitly record the dependencies using Node Package Manager. An example is given in JSON format, which is intuitively readable. That is the point about JSON. Perhaps more than any other single feature of Node.js, this handling of dependencies could save you immense time in debugging and maintaining your code base.

    Granted, a novice programmer might not appreciate this. Not having endured in the trenches with a large code base or with having to maintain it. But experienced developers understand the significance.

    The text goes on to show how Node can be combined with another popular package, Angular.js. Where the example also demonstrates the use of a backend MySQL database. Important because many applications are more than just a user interface. Persistence to a database is typically needed.

    Another expansion in functionality is the use of WebSockets. Turns on a 2 way interaction between a browser and the web server. This can greatly expand the user's appreciation of what a browser can do. While Backbone.js is explained in its own chapter, for improved handling of jQuery. All of these are useful packages that you are likely to need.
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  • Si Dunn
    4.0 out of 5 stars Covers a lot of information that I have found very useful and very helpful.
    Reviewed in the United States on July 17, 2014
    I would give this book four and a half stars, if I could. Yes, it has not kept pace with an Express software change mentioned in one review and some comments. And Ember.js recently has moved to 1.6.x, but the book calls for 1.3.x. However, it is a long, difficult process to get a book into print (and in digital format, as well). And, in a book that relies on several different software packages, changes will happen, and those changes seldom will be convenient to the publication deadline. Plus, changes will keep occuring after the book is published, as well. You have to view a book as a snapshot of the best the author was able to achieve before he or she had to turn in the manuscript to begin the long and complicated editing, review and publication process.

    I am no Node.js expert, but I use it and have taken some classes in it, too. "Node.js Blueprints" covers a lot of ground that interests me, including Express, AngularJS, Backbone.js, and using Node.js with Ember.js. I have been wanting to try out Grunt and Gulp, and this book shows me how. I have almost no experience with Jasmine, but this book shows me how to put it to work. I also like the fact that I get to use Node.js along with MongoDB and MySQL. And I am looking forward to learning more about developing desktop applications with Node.js.

    So, all in all, this book is proving very helpful for me as I try to become more adept at using Node.js and using some of the many other software packages that can work with it.
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  • Amazon Customer
    5.0 out of 5 stars Great Blueprints to start developing with Nodejs
    Reviewed in the United States on July 29, 2014
    The book, Nodejs-Blueprints is divided up well into 12 chapters. Each of these chapters demonstrates a practical project showing the developer how to utilize todays Javascript language and frameworks in conjunction with node.js to develop modern web based applications.

    From the Preface of the book, "The book is for intermediate developers. It teaches you how to use popular Node.js libraries and frameworks. So, good JavaScript knowledge is required."

    This is certainly true, you need to have an awareness and understanding of javascript before tackling the examples. For example in Chapter 3, "Writing a Blog Application with Node.js and AngularJS" the author introduces the fundamentals of AngularJS but only within the confines of the space of this book and context of this example. A previous understanding of AngularJS would be of great benefit here.

    The publishers do provide a separate code sample file for download, as most programming books do these days. Although the code samples should be downloaded, it is preferable to type the code into your editor to become more experienced at writing error free code.

    Chapter 1 introduces Node.js, a javascript technology, and a number of programming paradigms specifically applicable to node.js.

    Of specific relevance is the architectural discussion and the very clear demonstration of developing modular code. This becomes important in the later chapters of testing and building your application.

    Chapter 2 introduces the first of the example applications, a basic web site using nodejs and ExpressJS.

    As other reviewers, and the author, have noted there are differences between the book and the current technology implementation of Express.js and Node.js. The author will provide an updated chapter highlighting the differences.

    Chapters 3 & 4 introduce the fundamentals of real world applications developed using Node.js. A blogging application and a Live Chat application. In particular the live chat application highlights the "real time" capabilities of Node.js and socket.io.

    Chapters 5 through 7 continue to introduce and develop various types of applications, from Social Network feeds to Command Line tools.

    However, for me personally, Chapters 8 & 9 in particular delivered the most value in the book.

    Complexity in modern web application development has increased significantly due to the newer programming technologies available, modern architectural styles (ie modular code, even in CSS with LESS and SASS), dependency management during the build process, automated build, test driven development and so forth. Each of these aspects is critical to a successful deployment of your application.

    Reading the chapters on 'build' and 'test' was like lifting a dark cloud of confusion. The introduction to build tools Grunt & Gulp in Chapter 8 and incremental additions to the base code made it very clear and easy to follow what was happening, right down to triggering the build by watching for changes to the code files. By simply following the code samples in the book I was able to set up automated testing using Grunt without errors.

    Introduction of the test suites Jasmine and Mocha in Chapter 9 was equally as clear and concise, incrementally building on a basic script. The introduction of testing using a "headless browser" in the form of PhantomJS, allows the developer to test page visits, button clicks and sending of forms.

    Chapter 9 closes out by introducing DalekJS, a Nodejs module which allows developers to test real world browsers, such as Chrome, Firefox and Internet Explorer. As the user has choice of their web browser today, it is important to be able to test your code in as many environments as possible.

    Gaining a thorough understanding of the build and test processes as described by these 2 chapters will provide a solid foundation for writing great web applications.

    Chapter 10 explores the world of modular CSS by firstly explaining and then introducing CSS Pre-Processors. There are a number available today and the most popular are introduced.

    REST stands for Representational State Transfer and it is an architectural principle of the Web. In most of the cases, the server has resources that need to be created, fetched, updated, or deleted. The REST APIs provide mechanisms to perform all these operations.

    Chapter 11 introduces and develops a restful API to manage an online library. As with all previous chapters, an incremental approach to developing the scripts and databases leads to a working sample of REST based web application.

    The last chapter, chapter 12, highlights the development of a desktop program. Nodejs is typically known for its web based applications, but in this chapter a more traditional desktop program to read files on the local computer is developed using node-webkit.

    Overall I would rate the book 5 stars. I found the incremental approach to the code samples very easy to follow and although I did not build all the sample applications, those I did develop, I did so without errors.

    As noted above the chapters on build and test, such a critical part of todays web development world, were very clearly explained and demonstrated. This made this book a very valuable resource in my development tool set and one I shall keep close by.

    Publisher Link : http://www.packtpub.com/nodejs-blueprints/book
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  • Another Amazon Customer
    4.0 out of 5 stars Good book. Not for beginners
    Reviewed in India on November 29, 2016
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    Good book. Not for beginners.
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