Node.js Cookbook: Practical recipes for building server-side web applications with Node.js 22

Master Node.js 22 through expert-led recipes in async programming, app development, Fastify, modules, testing, debugging, and optimization

Key Features
Explore the latest Node.js 22 features to stay at the forefront of modern development
Learn to build, debug, and deploy Node.js applications flawlessly
Gain expertise in Fastify Web Framework, Node.js module creation, and advanced testing techniques
Purchase of the print or Kindle book includes a free PDF eBook
Book Description
Node.js is a game-changing technology for building modern web applications and tooling, bringing the power of JavaScript to the server and enabling full-stack development in a unified language. This updated edition of this Node.js cookbook, featuring Node.js 22, equips you with the latest advancements and enhancements in the Node.js framework ecosystem.

From Bethany Griggs, who has served on the Node.js Technical Steering Committee and participated in the Node.js Release Working Group, and Manuel Spigolon, a core maintainer of Fastify, comes this fifth edition of the Node.js Cookbook to help you master Node.js 22. This book guides you step by step through crafting reusable code with Node.js modules, streamlining development using the Fastify web framework, and implementing data persistence in databases and rigorous testing practices for robust applications. You’ll address security concerns, optimize performance with worker threads, deploy Node.js microservices using containerization and orchestration, and tackle troubleshooting with effective debugging strategies.

Packed with real-world examples, this guide empowers you to harness Node.js 22's full potential for creating secure, performant, and dynamic applications.

What you will learn
Grasp Node.js' async/sync programming to optimize code execution
Build your coding skills from scratch by creating basic Node.js apps
Debug and troubleshoot Node.js apps proficiently, ensuring smooth functionality
Deploy apps confidently to production, reaching a wider user base
Harness Fastify for web development to craft efficient frameworks
Develop Node.js modules and enhance code reusability and project structure
Who this book is for
If you have basic knowledge of JavaScript or another programming language and want to build a solid understanding of Node.js, this book is for you. It provides the foundational knowledge you need to navigate the Node.js and npm ecosystem and start building applications. For readers with some Node.js experience, it offers the opportunity to deepen and expand their skills, while beginners can use practical recipes to quickly acquire a strong foundation in Node.js concepts and features.

Table of Contents
Introducing Node.js 22
Interacting with the File System
Working with Streams
Using Web Protocols
Developing Node.js Modules
Working with Fastify – The Web Framework
Persisting to Databases
Testing with Node.js
Dealing with Security
Optimizing Performance
Deploying Node.js Microservices
Debugging Node.js