
Node.js Crash Course: Learn by Building Real Open Source Projects
Lesson Pack Details
Lessons should generally be booked chronologically, meaning that the second lesson should be booked after the first, and so on.
Description
Are you ready to go beyond tutorials and actually build something real?
This 10-lesson course introduces you to Node.js from the ground up and then guides you step by step into the world of open-source development.
By the end of the course, you won’t just “know Node.js” — you’ll have contributed to real NPM packages used by developers worldwide. This is an incredible way to boost your skills, confidence, and portfolio.
🔑 What makes this course different?
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Hands-on learning: Every class has coding practice, not just theory.
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Real project contributions: Work on libraries like fast-xml-parser and strnum.
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Portfolio-ready: You’ll finish the course with proof of your work on GitHub.
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Guided English learning: The course is taught in simple English, perfect for Japanese learners who want to improve tech + English skills together.
🗂 Course Outline (10 Lessons)
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Introduction to Node.js – Setup, npm basics, running your first script.
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Modules & Packages – Import/export, creating and using npm packages.
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File System & JSON – Reading/writing files, parsing data.
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Testing Made Simple – Unit tests with Jest/Mocha/Jasmine an test coverage.
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Publishing Your First Library – How npm publishing works.
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Exploring fast-xml-parser – Understanding project structure.
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Exploring strnum – Practical usage in data conversion.
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GitHub for Collaboration – Fork, branch, commit, pull request.
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Making Your First Contribution – Small fixes, tests, or docs improvement.
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Final Project Showcase – Students contribute meaningful code and present their work.
🎓 Who is this for?
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Beginner to intermediate programmers (basic JavaScript knowledge is enough).
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Students who want to learn Node.js in a practical way.
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Anyone who wants to add real-world open-source contributions to their resume.
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