Module 1: Introduction to Node.js

• What is Node.js?
• Installing Node.js and npm
• Node.js Modules
• Understanding the Event Loop
• Working with npm Packages
• Asynchronous Programming in Node.js

Module 2: Introduction to Express.js

• What is Express.js?
• Setting up an Express Application
• Express.js Routing
• HTTP Methods: GET, POST, PUT, DELETE
• Handling Requests and Responses
• Middleware in Express.js

Module 3: Working with MongoDB

• Introduction to MongoDB
• Installing MongoDB and MongoDB Compass
• Understanding MongoDB CRUD Operations
• MongoDB Querying and Indexing
• Connecting Node.js with MongoDB
• Using Mongoose for MongoDB Operations

Module 4: Building RESTful APIs with Node.js and Express.js

• What is REST?
• Setting up RESTful Routes in Express.js
• Building CRUD Endpoints
• Handling Request Parameters and Body Data
• Middleware for Request Validation
• Sending Responses and Status Codes

Module 5: Authentication and Authorization

• What is Authentication?
• Using JWT for Authentication
• Secure Routes with JWT Middleware
• User Registration and Login
• Role-Based Authorization
• Securing Sensitive Data

Module 6: Error Handling and Validation

• Error Handling in Node.js
• Custom Error Handling Middleware in Express
• Using Joi for Input Validation
• Validating Query Parameters and Request Body
• Handling Validation Errors

Module 7: File Upload and Cloud Storage

• File Upload in Node.js using Multer
• Uploading Files to Cloud Storage (AWS S3)
• Storing Files in MongoDB GridFS

Module 8: Deploying Node.js Application

• Setting up a Production Environment
• Deploying to Heroku
• Using PM2 for Process Management
• Configuring Environment Variables
• Continuous Deployment with GitHub Actions

Module 9: Project: Building a Full-Stack Application

Create a full-stack application using Node.js, Express.js, MongoDB, and implement authentication and file uploads. This project will demonstrate all the concepts you've learned in the course.