Getting the Most out of Node.js Frameworks: The Essential Tools and Libraries

Length: 136 pages
Edition: 1
Language: English
Publisher: CRC Press
Publication Date: 2022-03-21
ISBN-10: 103206756X
ISBN-13: 9781032067568
Sales Rank: #0 (See Top 100 Books)

Gain the knowledge you need to navigate your way confidently through the ever-expanding landscape of modern JavaScript technologies. With over one hundred Node.js frameworks available and the number rising every month, it is becoming increasingly difficult to avoid JavaScript fatigue and keep abreast of the developments that are most useful and relevant to your own projects. In such a saturated environment, the knowledge of exactly which tools will best fit your goals is invaluable.

This book will guide you through the quagmire by clearly and comprehensively outlining the most practically useful Node frameworks, libraries and tools, and how they might be employed in your own projects. You will learn about JavaScript frameworks such as Polymer, Webix, Aurelia, Svelte, Meteor, and many, many more.

This book will empower you to cut through the noise and learn how to achieve your career goals with the right tools meant especially for you.

What Will You Learn:

The what, why and how behind a variety of JavaScript Node frameworks, including Polymer, Aurelia, Svelte, and more.
How to choose the right Node framework for different types of project
How to ensure server-side optimization is done correctly, even if you are not a server admin
Guide to JS tools such as Gulp, Grunt and npm

Who Is This Book For:

Web developers of all levels of ability; particularly relevant for front-end developers, server-side coders, and developers interested in learning JavaScript.

Cover
Half Title
Title Page
Copyright Page
Dedication
Contents
Acknowledgments
About the Author
CHAPTER 1: Introduction to JavaScript Frameworks
	WHAT ARE JS FRAMEWORKS?
	HOW ARE JS FRAMEWORKS DIFFERENT FROM LIBRARIES?
	PROS AND CONS OF JS FRAMEWORKS
	JS FRAMEWORKS VS VANILLA JS
		But How Do You Do This?
	WHY AND WHEN SHOULD YOU USE A JS FRAMEWORK?
	CONCLUSION
CHAPTER 2: Getting Started with Node.js
	WHAT IS NODE.JS?
	WHAT IS JAVASCRIPT?
	A BRIEF HISTORY
	WHY SHOULD WE LEARN NODE.JS?
	NODE.JS BECOMES MAINSTREAM
	WHAT WAS NODE.JS CREATED FOR?
	MAIN FEATURES OF NODE.JS
		Speed
		Simplicity
		JavaScript
		V8 Engine
		Asynchrony
		Libraries
	BEST USE CASES
		API Above the Object Database
		Chat
		Input Queues
		Data Streaming
		Proxy
		Dashboard for App Monitoring
		Informational Panel for System Tracking
		Stock Trader Dashboard
	WHAT JAVASCRIPT KNOWLEDGE YOU NEED TO HAVE TO START LEARNING NODE.JS?
	WHICH FAMOUS COMPANIES USE NODE.JS?
		NASA
		Trello
		LinkedIn
		Twitter
	INSTALLATION AND SET UP
		Installing Node.js on Windows
		Installing Node.js on OS X
		Installing Node.js Via the Package Manager
			Android
			nvm
			MacOS
			Arch Linux
		I/O Files With Node.js
			example_log.txt
			my_parser.js
			my_parser.js
		Asynchronous Calls in Node.js
	NODE.JS FOR SERVER APPLICATION DEVELOPMENT
	CREATING A WEB SERVER USING NODE.JS
		mywebserver.js
CHAPTER 3: Doing More with Node.js
	MODULES
		HTTP Module
		Streams
		Simple File Server
		Error Handling
	WHAT IS SERVER-SIDE PROGRAMMING?
	V8 AND OTHER ENGINES
	DIFFERENCES BETWEEN THE NODE.JS AND BROWSER
	HOSTING FOR NODE.JS APPLICATIONS
		The Simplest Hosting Option: Local Tunnel
		Environments for Node.js Projects Deployment That Do Not Require Configuration
			Glitch
			Codepen
			Serverless Environments
			Google Cloud Platform
			VPS hosting
			PaaS Solutions
			Zeit Now
			Nanobox
			Heroku
			Microsoft Azure
			Standard Server
	NODE.JS FRAMEWORKS
		The Main Advantages of the Node.js Frameworks
		Express.js
			Installing and Using Express
			Routing
		Hapi.js
			Features of Hapi.js
		Koa.js
			Routing
		Total.js
			Routing
			Template Engine
		Derby.js
		Mojito.js
		Adonis.js
			Features of Adonis.js
			Installing the Adonis CLI
		Keystone.js
			Database
			Template Engine
			Key Features
			Use Cases
		Socket.IO
			Working with Socket.IO
		ActionHero.js
	ASYNCHRONOUS PROGRAMMING
		Asynchrony in JavaScript
		Callbacks
		Error Handling in Callbacks
		What Is “Promises”?
		What Is Async/Await Construction?
		Generating Events in Node.js
CHAPTER 4: Polymer
	INTRODUCTION TO POLYMER
		What Is Polymer?
		What Makes Polymer Special?
		Major Pros and Cons of Polymer
			Advantages
			Disadvantages
	HOW TO USE POLYMER?
		Installing Polymer
		Serving a Polymer App
		Building Progressive Web Apps Using Polymer
	CONCLUSION
		The Polymer Ecosystem
		Further Steps
		Suggested Resources
CHAPTER 5: Meteor
	INTRODUCTION
		What Is Meteor?
		What Makes Meteor Special?
		Pros
		Cons
	HOW TO USE?
		Installing Meteor.js
		Serving an App in Meteor.js
		Building Apps for the Web in Meteor
	CONCLUSION
		The Meteor Ecosystem
		Further Steps
		Suggested Resources
CHAPTER 6: Aurelia
	INTRODUCTION
		What Is Aurelia?
		What Makes It Special?
		Pros
		Cons
	HOW TO USE AURELIA?
		Installing Aurelia
		Creating and Localizing Apps with Aurelia
	CONCLUSION
		The Aurelia Ecosystem
		Further Steps
		Suggested Resources
CHAPTER 7: Svelte
	INTRODUCTION
		What Is Svelte?
		Now What Would That Mean?
		What Makes Svelte Special?
		Pros
		Cons
	HOW TO USE SVELTE?
		Installing Svelte
		Building Apps with Svelte
		Understanding Svelte Components
		Additional Info: Using degit to Scaffold the Svelte Template
	CONCLUSION
		The Svelte Ecosystem
		Further Steps
		Suggested Resources
CHAPTER 8: Conditioner.js
	INTRODUCTION
		What Is Conditioner.js?
		What Makes Conditioner.js Special?
		Pros
		Cons
	HOW TO USE CONDITIONER.JS?
		Installing Conditioner.js
		Using Conditioner.js
		Adding Plugins to Conditioner.js
	CONCLUSION
		Conditioner.js Ecosystem
		Further Steps and Suggested Resources
CHAPTER 9: Webix
	WHAT IS WEBIX?
		Introducing Webix
		What Makes Webix Special?
		Features of Webix
	INSTALLATION AND USAGE
		Installing Webix
	CONCLUSION
CHAPTER 10: Useful JavaScript Libraries and Tools
	WHAT IS A TASK MANAGER?
	NPM
		How npm Works?
		Installation
		Node Packaged Modules
		package.json File
		devDependencies
		Downloading Packages
		Publishing a Package
		Using a Package as an Executable File
		Deleting Packages
		Semantic Versioning
	GULP
		Installation
		Creating a Gulp Project
		Gulp SASS
		Substitutions in Node
	GRUNT
		Why Should We Use Grunt?
		Installation
		Let’s Make Grunt to Merge a Couple of Files
		What Is the Difference between Gulp and Grunt?
		Grunt and Gulp Similarities
		Differences between Grunt and Gulp
			Entry Limit
			Difference in Task Configuration
			Performing Tasks
			Development Activity
			Github Gulp
			GitHub Grunt
			Summing Up…
	CHART.JS
		Installation
	CHOREOGRAPHER.JS
		Installation
	GLIMMER.JS
		Installation
	GRANIM.JS
	ANIME.JS
	AOS—ANIMATION ON SCROLL.JS
	BIDEO.JS
	CLEAVE.JS
	THREE.JS
	VOCA.JS
	TWEEN.JS
	SLICK.JS
	CONCLUSION
INDEX