Node.js in Practice by Alex R. Young

by Alex R. Young

Node.js is a relatively new platform that lets software developers write the server side of web applications in JavaScript. Problem is—solid examples that show how to implement Node.js in production are still few and far between. That's exactly what this book offers.

Node.js in Practice assembles nearly 100 practical techniques that can be used when implementing Node in production. All the code is tested, instantly useful, and relevant. It's a random-access collection of fully-worked examples that offers solutions to the common-and not-so-common-issues faced when rolling out Node. It includes the ins and outs of event-based programming, how and why to use closures, how to structure applications to take advantage of end-to-end JavaScript apps, and more. The book arranges techniques into logical clusters like Events, Streams, File System, and Testing. The heavily-annotated code makes the examples easy to follow and handy cross-references show how techniques dovetail with other related examples.

Purchase of the print book comes with an offer of a free PDF eBook from Manning. Also available is all code from the book.

Genres: Coding, Computer Science, Programming

Unknown Binding

First published November 28, 2013

Reviews

[Anton Antonov · Rating 4 out of 5]

Solid NodeJS book that teaches you how to use NodeJS strong points.

Part 1 is definitely a must-read and really well explains NodeJs buffers and streams. No bullshit, only quality stuff. Probably my most favourite NodeJS book part/section I've read.

I really like the "problem, discussion, solution" approach of the book.
It makes reading and understanding the contents much better.

Part 2 is the standard nodejs webapp bullshit that you can skip.

Part 3 is relatively short - only one chapter on writing node modules, but it covers interesting topics such as benchmarking, sem versioning (finally people will learn how to use/understand it).


I would recommend this book for anyone wanting to learn how to properly utilize Node's strong points.

[Majid Hajian · Rating 3 out of 5]

I recommend this book specially first 4 chapters which are principles of Node, However, the book is a bit outdated and need to be updated.

[Hays Hutton · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is a solid, in depth book on using node.

[Frank Palardy · Rating 4 out of 5]

JavaScript was always confusing so books focused on trying to explain it. This is one of the few that shows it in action.

[Qiang Li · Rating 3 out of 5]

a good view of some apis