Node.js, MongoDB and Angular Web Development

Part I: Getting Started



Chapter 1 Introducing the Node.js-to-Angular Stack

Understanding the Basic Web Development Framework

Understanding the Node.js-to-Angular Stack Components



Chapter 2 JavaScript Primer

Defining Variables

Understanding JavaScript Data Types

Using Operators

Implementing Looping

Creating Functions

Understanding Variable Scope

Using JavaScript Objects

Manipulating Strings

Working with Arrays

Adding Error Handling



Part II: Learning Node.js



Chapter 3 Getting Started with Node.js

Understanding Node.js

Installing Node.js

Working with Node Packages

Creating a Node.js Application

Writing Data to the Console



Chapter 4 Using Events, Listeners, Timers, and Callbacks in Node.js

Understanding the Node.js Event Model

Adding Work to the Event Queue

Implementing Callbacks



Chapter 5 Handling Data I/O in Node.js

Working with JSON

Using the Buffer Module to Buffer Data

Using the Stream Module to Stream Data

Compressing and Decompressing Data with Zlib



Chapter 6 Accessing the File System from Node.js

Synchronous Versus Asynchronous File System Calls

Opening and Closing Files

Writing Files

Reading Files

Other File System Tasks



Chapter 7 Implementing HTTP Services in Node.js

Processing URLs

Processing Query Strings and Form Parameters

Understanding Request, Response, and Server Objects

Implementing HTTP Clients and Servers in Node.js

Implementing HTTPS Servers and Clients



Chapter 8 Implementing Socket Services in Node.js

Understanding Network Sockets

Understanding TPC Server and Socket Objects

Implementing TCP Socket Servers and Clients

Implementing TLS Servers and Clients



Chapter 9 Scaling Applications Using Multiple Processors in Node.js

Understanding the Process Module

Implementing Child Processes

Implementing Process Clusters



Chapter 10 Using Additional Node.js Modules

Using the os Module

Using the util Module

Using the dns Module

Using the crypto Module

Other Node Modules and Objects



Part III: Learning MongoDB



Chapter 11 Understanding NoSQL and MongoDB

Why NoSQL?

Understanding MongoDB

MongoDB Data Types

Planning Your Data Model



Chapter 12 Getting Started with MongoDB

Building the MongoDB Environment

Administering User Accounts

Configuring Access Control

Administering Databases

Managing Collections



Chapter 13 Getting Started with MongoDB and Node.js

Adding the MongoDB Driver to Node.js

Connecting to MongoDB from Node.js

Understanding the Objects Used in the MongoDB Node.js Driver

Accessing and Manipulating Databases

Accessing and Manipulating Collections



Chapter 14 Manipulating MongoDB Documents from Node.js

Understanding Database Change Options

Understanding Database Update Operators

Adding Documents to a Collection

Getting Documents from a Collection

Updating Documents in a Collection

Atomically Modifying Documents in a Collection

Saving Documents in a Collection

Upserting Documents in Collection

Deleting Documents from a Collection

Removing a Single Document from a Collection



Chapter 15 Accessing MongoDB from Node.js

Introducing the Data Set

Understanding Query Objects

Understanding Query Options Objects

Finding Specific Sets of Documents

Counting Documents

Limiting Result Sets

Sorting Result Sets

Finding Distinct Field Values

Grouping Results

Applying MapReduce by Aggregating Results



Chapter 16 Using Mongoose for Structured Schema and Validation

Understanding Mongoose

Connecting to a MongoDB Database Using Mongoose

Defining a Schema

Compiling a Model

Understanding the Query Object

Understanding the Document Object

Finding Documents Using Mongoose

Adding Documents Using Mongoose

Updating Documents Using Mongoose

Removing Documents Using Mongoose

Aggregating Documents Using Mongoose

Using the Validation Framework

Implementing Middleware Functions



Chapter 17 Advanced MongoDB Concepts

Adding Indexes

Using Capped Collections

Applying Replication

Implementing Sharding

Repairing a MongoDB Database

Backing Up MongoDB



Part IV: Using Express to Make Life Easier



Chapter 18 Implementing Express in Node.js

Getting Started with Express

Configuring Routes

Using Requests Objects

Using Response Objects

Implementing a Template Engine



Chapter 19 Implementing Express Middleware

Understanding Middleware

Using the query Middleware

Serving Static Files

Handling POST Body Data

Sending and Receiving Cookies

Implementing Sessions

Applying Basic HTTP Authentication

Implementing Session Authentication

Creating Custom Middleware



Part V: Learning Angular



Chapter 20 Jumping into TypeScript

Learning the Different Types

Understanding Interfaces

Implementing Classes

Implementing Modules

Understanding Functions



Chapter 21 Getting Started with Angular

Why Angular?

Understanding Angular

Separation of Responsibilities

Adding Angular to Your Environment

Using the Angular CLI

Creating a Basic Angular Application



Chapter 22 Angular Components

Component Configuration

Building a Template

Using Constructors

Using External Templates

Injecting Directives



Chapter 23 Expressions

Using Expressions

Using Pipes

Building a Custom Pipe



Chapter 24 Data Binding

Understanding Data Binding



Chapter 25 Built-in Directives

Understanding Directives

Using Built-in Directives



Part VI: Advanced Angular



Chapter 26 Custom Directives

Creating a Custom Attribute Directive

Creating a Custom Directive with a Component



Chapter 27 Events and Change Detection

Using Browser Events

Emitting Custom Events

Using Observables



Chapter 28 Implementing Angular Services in Web Applications

Understanding Angular Services

Using the Built-in Services

Sending HTTP GET and PUT Requests with the http Service

Implementing a Simple Mock Server Using the http Service

Changing Views with the router Service

Implementing a Router with a Navigation Bar

Implementing a Router with Parameters



Chapter 29 Creating Your Own Custom Angular Services

Integrating Custom Services into Angular Applications

Implementing a Simple Application that Uses a Constant Data Service

Implementing a Data Transform Service

Implementing a Variable Data Service

Implementing a Service that Returns a Promise

Implementing a Shared Service



Chapter 30 Having Fun with Angular

Implementing an Angular Application that Uses the Animation Service

Implementing an Angular Application that Zooms in on Images

Implementing an Angular Application that Enables Drag and Drop



Implementing a Star Rating Angular Component