Advance your Node.js expertise by learning to create reusable modules, develop high-performance web applications with Fastify, and integrate with popular databases. Discover best practices for scalable and maintainable application development.

This course focuses on modular development in Node.js, guiding you through the process of creating, publishing, and using modules. You will dive deep into the Fastify web framework, learning how to structure applications, implement authentication, validate input, and optimize performance. The course also covers connecting to MySQL, PostgreSQL, MongoDB, Redis, and using GraphQL, equipping you to build data-driven applications with confidence. The course combines step-by-step guidance with practical examples, helping you apply modern development patterns and database integrations in Node.js. Emphasis is placed on writing clean, maintainable code and leveraging the strengths of the Fastify framework for real-world applications. This course is part two of a three-course Specialization designed to build a complete and cohesive understanding of the subject. While it offers valuable skills on its own, you'll gain the most benefit by progressing through all three courses as a structured learning journey. This course is based on Node.js Cookbook, by Bethany Griggs and Manuel Spigolon. Packt is one of the world's most prolific publishers of cutting-edge technical content. For over two decades we've made it our mission to curate and publish the knowledge of only the very best technical experts. We focus on real-world courses that help our customers get the job done, with coverage that extends across a wide range of established and cutting-edge technical topics. If you're an individual or an organisation that embraces learning by doing, Packt is the perfect fit for you.