This course offers a comprehensive exploration into advanced API development using Node.js, Express, and MongoDB, all within the context of building a fully functional Twitter Clone. Starting with an introduction to the Twitter API, you'll learn how to set up your environment, manage dependencies with NPM, and create a robust Express server. Early lessons focus on establishing the backbone of your application, including setting up MongoDB with Mongoose, creating user models, and implementing secure authentication processes.
Full Stack Twitter Clone – API Development
This course is part of SwiftUI & Node.JS FullStack - Build Twitter - iOS 16 Specialization
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What you'll learn
Set up and manage a Node.js environment for API development, ensuring proper configuration and maintenance
Develop and secure RESTful APIs using Express and MongoDB, applying best practices in API security
Implement user authentication and manage session data effectively with JWTs to enhance application security
Design and build advanced features, including tweet handling, image uploads, and real-time notifications, to create a dynamic user experience
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In this module, we will guide you through the backend development of a full-stack Twitter Clone application. You'll learn how to set up and manage a Node.js server, create robust user models, implement secure authentication, and develop API endpoints for core features such as tweeting, following, and notifications.
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