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From Node Newbie to Dangerous: A Fast Intro to Node.js for Developers

From Node Newbie to Dangerous: A Fast Intro to Node.js for Developers

Level: 
Intermediate
Location: 
Grand Ballroom - Salon I
Prerequisites: 
This tutorial is for all intermediate and advanced developers with experience in other platforms and would like to dive into Node.js for the first time and learn what it's all about. This is a hands on workshop, so you'll need to bring a laptop. You'll benefit greatly from having OSX or a common linux distro like Ubuntu. Many of the tools we'll be using also work on Windows, but some may not. If in doubt, load up an Ubuntu VM using VirtualBox and vagrant!
Abstract: 

In this get-coding-quick tutorial, you'll:

  • Get up and running with nvm, npm, Node.js and Express.
  • Learn fundamental Node and JavaScript concepts like callbacks, events, and promises.
  • Become familiar with some of Node's most popular modules and learn their benefits.
  • Bootstrap a site and API with the latest tools like yeoman, bower, and others.
  • Deploy your site to heroku or a cloud of your choice.