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Securing, Optimizing, and Deploying Node.js Applications

Packt

Securing, Optimizing, and Deploying Node.js Applications

This course is part of Node.js Cookbook Specialization

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Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.
Intermediate level

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6 hours to complete
Flexible schedule
Learn at your own pace
Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.
Intermediate level

Recommended experience

6 hours to complete
Flexible schedule
Learn at your own pace

What you'll learn

  • Optimize code execution using Node.js' async/sync programming model

  • Create and structure reusable Node.js modules for efficient development

  • Debug and troubleshoot Node.js applications effectively

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September 2026

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Taught in English

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There are 5 modules in this course

This module provides a comprehensive overview of testing practices in Node.js, covering unit testing, test case design, and tools like Jest, Puppeteer, and CI/CD integration. Learners will gain hands-on skills in writing effective tests and managing external dependencies during testing.

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1 video5 readings1 assignment

This module covers essential security practices for Node.js applications, including authentication, header hardening, and protection against common vulnerabilities like XSS, CSRF, SQL injection, and JSON pollution. Learners will gain the skills to implement secure coding techniques and defend against malicious attacks in real-world scenarios.

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1 video7 readings1 assignment

This module covers techniques for identifying and resolving performance issues in applications, including baseline benchmarking, interpreting flame graphs, detecting memory leaks, and optimizing both synchronous and asynchronous functions. Learners will gain practical skills to improve application efficiency and stability.

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1 video6 readings1 assignment

This module covers the fundamentals of deploying Node.js microservices using Docker and Kubernetes. Learners will gain hands-on experience with containerization, image publishing, and cloud orchestration. It focuses on practical implementation of microservice architectures and DevOps practices.

What's included

1 video5 readings1 assignment

This module equips learners with essential debugging techniques for Node.js applications, covering logging strategies, core debug logs, and diagnostic reports. It helps developers efficiently troubleshoot and understand the internal behavior of their code, especially in asynchronous environments. Learners will gain practical skills to improve debugging workflows and application reliability.

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1 video6 readings2 assignments

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