Node.js for javascript developers

Introduction to Node.js:

• Node.js fundamentals and philosophy
• Comparing RAM vs. I/O latency
• Blocking vs. Non-Blocking paradigms
• Introduction to Event-driven Programming & the Event Loop
• Potential pitfalls: Blocking The Event Loop

Setting Up Node.js:

• Downloading and Installing Node.js
• Using Node REPL
• Crafting your first 'Hello World' in Node.js

Modules and npm:

• Delve into the anatomy of a module
• Writing private code in modules
• Accessing and leveraging modules
• Handy npm commands and understanding package.json

The Art of Callbacks:

• Introducing callbacks
• The Callback-last pattern
• The significance of Error-first in callbacks

Event-Driven Paradigms:

• When and how to utilize Event Emitters
• Binding functions to events effectively
• Understanding Event Requests and Listening

Error Handling in Node.js:

• Callbacks and the Error-first approach
• Dealing with errors in Event Emitters
• Addressing uncaught exceptions
• Leveraging domains for efficient error handling