Node.js in Practice

Marc Harter, Alex Young

ISBN 10: 1617290939 / ISBN 13: 9781617290930

Published by Manning Publications, US, 2014

DESCRIPTION Node.js is a relatively new platform that lets software developers write the server side of web applications in JavaScript. Problem is-solid examples that show how to implement Node.js in production are still few and far between. That's exactly what this book offers. Node.js in Practice assembles nearly 100 practical techniques that can be used when implementing Node in production. All the code is tested, instantly useful, and relevant. It's a random-access collection of fully-worked examples that offers solutions to the common-and not-so-common-issues faced when rolling out Node. It includes the ins and outs of event-based programming, how and why to use closures, how to structure applications to take advantage of end-to-end JavaScript apps, and more. The book arranges techniques into logical clusters like Events, Streams, File System, and Testing. The heavily-annotated code makes the examples easy to follow and handy cross-references show how techniques dovetail with other related examples.   ? RETAIL SELLING POINTS Nearly 100 fully-worked examples Covers basic to advanced topics Logical easy to follow guide   AUDIENCE This book is for software developers who have some understanding of Node.js and intend to use it in their everyday work or want solutions to specific problems.   ABOUT THE TECHNOLOGY Node is a server-side platform for developing network applications. It's built on V8, Google's JavaScript runtime engine. Seller Inventory # LU-9781617290930

Synopsis:

Summary

Node.js in Practice is a collection of fully tested examples that offer solutions to the common and not-so-common issues you face when you roll out Node. You'll dig into important topics like the ins and outs of event-based programming, how and why to use closures, how to structure applications to take advantage of end-to-end JavaScript apps, and more.

Purchase of the print book includes a free eBook in PDF, Kindle, and ePub formats from Manning Publications.

About the Book

You've decided to use Node.js for your next project and you need the skills to implement Node in production. It would be great to have Node experts Alex Young and Marc Harter at your side to help you tackle those day-to-day challenges. With this book, you can!

Node.js in Practice is a collection of 115 thoroughly tested examples and instantly useful techniques guaranteed to make any Node application go more smoothly. Following a common-sense Problem/Solution format, these experience-fueled techniques cover important topics like event-based programming, streams, integrating external applications, and deployment. The abundantly annotated code makes the examples easy to follow, and techniques are organized into logical clusters, so it's a snap to find what you're looking for.

Written for readers who have a practical knowledge of JavaScript and the basics of Node.js.

What's Inside

• Common usage examples, from basic to advanced
• Designing and writing modules
• Testing and debugging Node apps
• Integrating Node into existing systems

About the Authors

Alex Young is a seasoned JavaScript developer who blogs regularly at DailyJS. Marc Harter works daily on large-scale projects including high-availability real-time applications, streaming interfaces, and other data-intensive systems.

Table of Contents

PART 1 NODE FUNDAMENTALS

1. Getting started
2. Globals: Node's environment
3. Buffers: Working with bits, bytes, and encodings
4. Events: Mastering EventEmitter and beyond
5. Streams: Node's most powerful and misunderstood feature
6. File system: Synchronous and asynchronous approaches
7. Networking: Node's true "Hello, World"
8. Child processes: Integrating external applications with Node

PART 2 REAL-WORLD RECIPES

9. The Web: Build leaner and meaner web applications
10. Tests: The key to confident code
11. Debugging: Designing for introspection and resolving issues
12. Node in production: Deploying applications safely

PART 3 WRITING MODULES

13. Writing modules: Mastering what Node is all about

About the Author: Alex R. Young, a writer and web developer, blogs regularly about JavaScript at DailyJS where you'll find several series on Node and client-side JavaScript. Alex speaks at JavaScript events around the UK.

Marc Harter is a passionate JavaScript developer with deep experience in event-style programming. He works daily on large scale projects including high availability real-time applications, streaming interfaces, and other data intensive systems.

Bibliographic Details

Title: Node.js in Practice
Publisher: Manning Publications, US
Publication Date: 2014
Binding: Paperback
Condition: New