Description
Build Scalable, Secure REST APIs with Node.js – The Right Way
Anyone can spin up a basic API—but can you build one that’s secure, maintainable, and production-ready? This Academind course takes you beyond tutorials and into real-world Node.js API development. You’ll learn industry-standard patterns used by startups and Fortune 500 companies alike.
Go Beyond CRUD: Build Like a Pro
- Authentication & Authorization with JWT, cookies, and role-based access
- Error handling middleware that doesn’t leak internal details
- Input validation using express-validator to prevent injection attacks
- File uploads and storage strategies (local + cloud-ready)
- Environment configuration with dotenv for dev/staging/prod
- API documentation using Swagger/OpenAPI
Real Projects, Real Skills
You’ll build a full-featured backend for a social app, including:
- User signup/login with password hashing
- Protected routes for authenticated users
- Post creation with image uploads
- Like and comment functionality
- Pagination and search endpoints
Who Should Take This?
- Frontend devs expanding to full-stack
- Bootcamp grads preparing for backend interviews
- Freelancers building client APIs
- Software engineers modernizing legacy systems
Why Academind?
Academind teaches professional-grade development, not just syntax. You’ll write clean, modular, testable code that employers and clients trust.
REST APIs power 90% of modern web apps—from mobile backends to microservices. Master this foundational skill and unlock endless opportunities.
