WebDev·48wI built an API for my darkest moments (and yours too)
A developer created StayStrong, a simple Express.js REST API that serves over 500 motivational messages in English and Italian to help people during difficult times. The API features rate limiting, uses JSON files for data storage, and was born from personal experience with mental health struggles. The project aims to provide virtual support and encouragement to anyone who needs it.
freeCodeCamp·1yA Brief Introduction to React
This tutorial introduces the basics of using React to build user interfaces, focusing on creating interactive, reusable components. Using code playbacks, learners can follow along with building a React app, integrating Vite for simplified project setup, and connecting to a backend using Express. The lessons cover React component creation, JSX usage, managing dynamic data with hooks, and developing a full-stack web application.
Vercel·37wZero-configuration Express backends
Vercel now supports Express.js applications with zero configuration, eliminating the need for manual setup through vercel.json redirects or using the /api folder. The platform's framework-defined infrastructure automatically recognizes and deploys Express backends, simplifying the deployment process for Node.js web applications.
freeCodeCamp·1yLearn REST API Principles by Building an Express App
Learn the core principles of REST architecture by building a simple Express app. The guide covers setting up an Express server, defining RESTful routes for CRUD operations, using middleware for input validation, and best practices to avoid when designing APIs. By the end, you will understand how to make APIs that are scalable, predictable, and easy to work with.
As a Programmer·47wBuild a Twitter Clone with React Native - Full React Native Tutorial
A comprehensive 7-hour tutorial for building a fully functional Twitter/X clone using React Native and Expo for the frontend, with a complete Node.js/Express backend API connected to MongoDB. The tutorial covers authentication with Clerk (Google/Apple sign-in), image uploads with Cloudinary, security features with ArcJet, and includes features like posting, commenting, liking, notifications, messaging, and user profiles. The course also teaches proper Git workflow with branches and pull requests, simulating real-world development practices.
RUBYLAND·36wHow to Choose a Node.js Framework
A comprehensive guide comparing popular Node.js frameworks including Express, Fastify, Koa, NestJS, and Next.js. Covers each framework's strengths, performance characteristics, learning curves, and ideal use cases. Express offers flexibility and ease of use, Fastify prioritizes performance, Koa provides modern minimalism, NestJS delivers enterprise-grade structure, and Next.js enables full-stack React development. Includes practical decision-making criteria based on project requirements like performance needs, team size, and application complexity.
Reinier·37wLet's build a Full Stack Bike Rental App with REACT NATIVE using Mongo Db (MERN STACK)
A comprehensive video tutorial demonstrating how to build a complete bike rental application using React Native for the frontend and MongoDB, Express, and Node.js for the backend. The tutorial covers both UI development and backend integration, focusing on creating a production-ready MERN stack mobile application.
Mohd Shamoon·40wBuilding My Own Enigma Machine Simulator
A developer built a full-stack Enigma machine simulator using React, TypeScript, and Express.js with MongoDB. The project recreates the historic WWII encryption device with features like symmetric encryption/decryption, custom machine generation via seed and email, and an interactive UI with rotor and plugboard simulation. The implementation includes both frontend visualization and backend API handling, demonstrating cryptographic principles while serving as an educational tool.
As a Programmer·21wPERN Stack Course: Build a Full Stack Product Store with React and Postgres
A comprehensive tutorial for building a full-stack product store application using the PERN stack (PostgreSQL, Express, React, Node.js). The course covers backend API development with TypeScript, Drizzle ORM for database management, authentication with Clerk, and frontend development with React, Tailwind CSS, and TanStack Query. Includes complete setup instructions, database schema design with relations, environment configuration, and deployment guidance. Features user authentication, product CRUD operations, commenting system, and 30+ theme options with responsive design.
freeCodeCamp·32wHow to Containerize and Deploy Your Node.js Applications
Learn how to containerize a Node.js application using Docker and deploy it to the cloud. The guide covers writing a Dockerfile, building and testing container images locally, pushing images to Docker Hub, and deploying to a cloud platform. It explains how containers solve environment inconsistencies, make applications portable, and simplify scaling and updates in production environments.
freeCodeCamp·48wAn Animated Introduction to Web Development from Back to Front
An interactive tutorial introduces web development fundamentals through animated code playbacks covering both frontend and backend technologies. The resource covers JavaScript, Node.js, Express, databases (SQLite, MongoDB), HTML, CSS, React, and GraphQL using step-by-step code demonstrations with built-in AI tutoring support.
InfoWorld·25wThe complete guide to Node.js frameworks
A comprehensive overview of Node.js web frameworks, categorized into three groups: minimalist frameworks (Express, Koa, Fastify, Hono, Nitro), batteries-included frameworks (Nest, Adonis, Sails), and full-stack meta-frameworks (Next, Nuxt, SvelteKit). Each framework is demonstrated through code examples showing how to implement a simple API endpoint with route parameters. The guide covers the architectural differences, design philosophies, and use cases for each framework, from Express's simplicity and extensibility to Nest's dependency injection and full-stack frameworks' integrated front-end and back-end development.
Reinier·40wBuild a Complete Babymart E-commerce Website | Part 1: Server Setup & API Development
A comprehensive tutorial series for building a complete e-commerce backend server using Node.js, Express.js, and MongoDB. Covers essential features like user authentication, product management, shopping cart functionality, order processing, file uploads with Cloudinary, and API documentation with Swagger. Part of a multi-part series that will include admin dashboard, client frontend, and mobile app development.
As a Programmer·29wMERN Stack Project: Video Calling Interview Platform with React & Node.js
Build a complete interview platform featuring video calling, real-time chat, and a code editor supporting JavaScript, Python, and Java. The platform includes session management, screen sharing, message reactions, and code execution in isolated environments. Uses the MERN stack (MongoDB, Express, React, Node.js) with additional tools like Tailwind CSS, Clerk for authentication, Stream for video/chat, and deployment on Savala. Covers proper Git workflow with branches and pull requests, code reviews with Code Rabbit AI, and production deployment configuration including serving both API and React app from a single domain.