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Node.js Design Patterns: Master a series of patterns and techniques to create modular, scalable, and efficient applications
Get the best out of Node.js by mastering a series of patterns and techniques to create modular, scalable, and efficient applicationsKey FeaturesDive into the core patterns and components of Node.js in order to master your application's designLearn tricks, techniques, and best practices to solve common design and coding challengesTake a code-centric approach to using Node.js without frictionBook DescriptionNode.js is a massively popular software platform that lets you use JavaScript to easily create scalable server-side applications. It allows you to create efficient code, enabling a more sustainable way of writing software made of only one language across the full stack, along with extreme levels of reusability, pragmatism, simplicity, and collaboration. Node.js is revolutionizing the web and the way people and companies create their software.
In this book, we will take you on a journey across various ideas and components, and the challenges you would commonly encounter while designing and developing software using the Node.js platform. You will also discover the "Node.js way" of dealing with design and coding decisions.
The book kicks off by exploring the fundamental principles and components that define the platform. It then shows you how to master asynchronous programming and how to design elegant and reusable components using well-known patterns and techniques. The book rounds off by teaching you the various approaches to scale, distribute, and integrate your Node.js application.
What you will learnDesign and implement a series of server-side JavaScript patterns so you understand why and when to apply them in different use case scenariosUnderstand the fundamental Node.js components and use them to their full potentialUntangle your modules by organizing and connecting them coherentlyReuse well-known solutions to circumvent common design and coding issuesDeal with asynchronous code with comfort and easeIdentify and prevent common problems, programming errors, and anti-patternsWho This Book Is ForIf you're a JavaScript developer interested in a deeper understanding of how to create and design Node.js applications, this is the book for you.
Table of ContentsNode.js Design FundamentalsAsynchronous Control Flow PatternsCoding with StreamsDesign PatternsWiring ModulesRecipesScalability and Architectural PatternsMessaging and Integration Patterns
In this book, we will take you on a journey across various ideas and components, and the challenges you would commonly encounter while designing and developing software using the Node.js platform. You will also discover the "Node.js way" of dealing with design and coding decisions.
The book kicks off by exploring the fundamental principles and components that define the platform. It then shows you how to master asynchronous programming and how to design elegant and reusable components using well-known patterns and techniques. The book rounds off by teaching you the various approaches to scale, distribute, and integrate your Node.js application.
What you will learnDesign and implement a series of server-side JavaScript patterns so you understand why and when to apply them in different use case scenariosUnderstand the fundamental Node.js components and use them to their full potentialUntangle your modules by organizing and connecting them coherentlyReuse well-known solutions to circumvent common design and coding issuesDeal with asynchronous code with comfort and easeIdentify and prevent common problems, programming errors, and anti-patternsWho This Book Is ForIf you're a JavaScript developer interested in a deeper understanding of how to create and design Node.js applications, this is the book for you.
Table of ContentsNode.js Design FundamentalsAsynchronous Control Flow PatternsCoding with StreamsDesign PatternsWiring ModulesRecipesScalability and Architectural PatternsMessaging and Integration Patterns
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First published December 30, 2014
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July 1, 2021
This book shook my arrogance and ignorance. I thought I knew It all but instead, I found myself being dumb, jaw-dropping,... If you really want to get NodeJS working as NodeJS way this book is meant for you. Instead of showing off all kinds of patterns theoretically, this book has them all in real-world examples.
One small thing I didn't like about this book is that it uses JavaScript, not TypeScript. TypeScript helps to code in patterns more easily with new features.
One small thing I didn't like about this book is that it uses JavaScript, not TypeScript. TypeScript helps to code in patterns more easily with new features.
June 4, 2018
A must read book for every node developer.
May 5, 2018
Nicely structured, covers many aspects of development of distributed systems, even beyond just Node.js.
May 5, 2024
Took me a year to read. I initially found the book to be way over my head and for this reason struggled to progress in reading it. Now, having finished it, I can definitely recommend it to any NodeJS developer who has grasped the basics.
This is not a beginners book, but beginners would benefit from it too if not for learning anyting immediately applicable then for seeing what NodeJS has to offer.
Chapters that stood out to me: "Chapter 2: The Module System" and "Chapter 6: Coding with Streams".
This is not a beginners book, but beginners would benefit from it too if not for learning anyting immediately applicable then for seeing what NodeJS has to offer.
Chapters that stood out to me: "Chapter 2: The Module System" and "Chapter 6: Coding with Streams".
October 16, 2017
It's really one of the best at my book shelf.
This book describes the good practices used in large projects and how to solve them using node.js to create great applications.
This book describes the good practices used in large projects and how to solve them using node.js to create great applications.
April 6, 2017
Very interesting book, I just felt a lack of content about singletons and structural patterns, but in other hand this book has one of the most complete explanation about stream in Node that I ever read.
March 1, 2015
I have been working with node.js for almost 2 years, and read several books on the subject, but this one is by far the best!
The author takes a bottoms-up approach to teaching node.js, and does an outstanding job covering everything from beginner topics like the event loop and callback patterns to advanced topics like scaling. In fact, of every published work on node.js I’ve read, this is the first that covers scaling, an essential part of real-world applications.
The code examples in this book are also uniquely easy to follow, as the author uses footnotes to explain the important or confusing concepts. In addition, the examples explain the use case and construction of useful functions before revealing the node_module that already implements it, giving the reader an incredible depth of knowledge shared amongst few in the node community.
I will be purchasing multiple copies of this book () for our office and recommend it to anyone looking to learn more about node.js, from beginners to experienced developers.
The author takes a bottoms-up approach to teaching node.js, and does an outstanding job covering everything from beginner topics like the event loop and callback patterns to advanced topics like scaling. In fact, of every published work on node.js I’ve read, this is the first that covers scaling, an essential part of real-world applications.
The code examples in this book are also uniquely easy to follow, as the author uses footnotes to explain the important or confusing concepts. In addition, the examples explain the use case and construction of useful functions before revealing the node_module that already implements it, giving the reader an incredible depth of knowledge shared amongst few in the node community.
I will be purchasing multiple copies of this book () for our office and recommend it to anyone looking to learn more about node.js, from beginners to experienced developers.
August 13, 2023
As a CS student who just wants to get into backend development with node.js, all the time a hear terms like microservices, messaging, streams, containers, event loop, and caching, and I just get overwhelmed by the many terms I hear, until someone recommended this book to me, and it just guided me where everything falls in place, it's not comprehensive it helps you explore and do small examples on how to do these stuff with node.js.
trust me, it's not just another "Design Patterns" book :)
trust me, it's not just another "Design Patterns" book :)
February 28, 2017
This book contains great examples. It's not just a book about NodeJS, but you learn really practical stuff.
I highly recommend it, although it may not be for complete beginners.
I highly recommend it, although it may not be for complete beginners.
December 2, 2022
This is probably a great book for advanced users, but as a beginner hoping to understand fundamental design best practice at the beginning of my Node.js journey, this book offered nothing - the concepts discussed are pitched at a level that is simply impossible for a beginner to follow. Which seems odd - it implies that you need to spend multiple years not following best-practice in order to conceptually understand enough to then change your approach and start following best-practice. That seems very back-to-front to me and I wonder whether the book, or another version of it more targetted at beginners, could bear this in mind...
Personally, I returned this to Amazon as it's a lot of money to sit on a shelf becoming gradually more and more out of date, but I'll probably consider buying it again, or the latest edition at that point in time, once I have 2 or 3 years experience in Node.
Personally, I returned this to Amazon as it's a lot of money to sit on a shelf becoming gradually more and more out of date, but I'll probably consider buying it again, or the latest edition at that point in time, once I have 2 or 3 years experience in Node.
February 25, 2022
Very detailed and informative book. The book goes deeply into node.js and you'll gain some insight about node.js's architectural design. I like the way the authors presented design pattern's theory first and then provide real-life use cases implemented with native node.js features without using additional libraries. The books also covered a lot aspects of distributed system, microservices even beyond just node.js.
One small thing i didn't like about this book is that it spent half of a chapter to talk about react but gave you a very quick glance at docker, kubernetes or databases, which, IMHO, are much more important to a backend developer.
But this book is highly recommend, even if you are experienced node.js developer. You'll learn a ton out of this book.
One small thing i didn't like about this book is that it spent half of a chapter to talk about react but gave you a very quick glance at docker, kubernetes or databases, which, IMHO, are much more important to a backend developer.
But this book is highly recommend, even if you are experienced node.js developer. You'll learn a ton out of this book.
September 21, 2024
I learned a ton from this book. There were some great explanations for most of the concepts. I feel like the book succeeded at doing what the authors set out to do.
The book was somewhat scattered in focus. There was a great depth on some topics, while others had multiple explanations and surface-level explorations at various parts of the book.
But they make up for this by covering a lot of ground. I simply skipped what felt redundant or uninteresting to me.
In some regards it felt somewhat dated (3rd edition, release 2020), but I've noticed that the Github repository for the 4th edition is actively being worked on.
I hope that, in the new edition, they switch to TypeScript and properly annotate the code examples.
The book was somewhat scattered in focus. There was a great depth on some topics, while others had multiple explanations and surface-level explorations at various parts of the book.
But they make up for this by covering a lot of ground. I simply skipped what felt redundant or uninteresting to me.
In some regards it felt somewhat dated (3rd edition, release 2020), but I've noticed that the Github repository for the 4th edition is actively being worked on.
I hope that, in the new edition, they switch to TypeScript and properly annotate the code examples.
November 25, 2016
Solid NodeJS book that goes through all the why and hows in NodeJS.
Starting from how NodeJS works, why it’s fast and popular. How to write NodeJS-like code using callbacks and what are the styles. What makes a callback sync or async - common misconception is to think that callbacks make anything async while neglecting the internal implementation.
The book does justice in any design patterns. It does not go into huge lengths explaining every design pattern, instead it has a great balance between explanation, appliance and a practical example.
It's definitely in my top 3 NodeJS book. I highly recommend to anyone that has learnt the NodeJS foundations.
Starting from how NodeJS works, why it’s fast and popular. How to write NodeJS-like code using callbacks and what are the styles. What makes a callback sync or async - common misconception is to think that callbacks make anything async while neglecting the internal implementation.
The book does justice in any design patterns. It does not go into huge lengths explaining every design pattern, instead it has a great balance between explanation, appliance and a practical example.
It's definitely in my top 3 NodeJS book. I highly recommend to anyone that has learnt the NodeJS foundations.
July 18, 2021
It's a rare thing when a programming book punches above its weight; that is, when the book is so insightful that it teaches you beyond the core subject matter. Node.js Design Patterns accomplishes that, comprehensively covering all areas of backend Node development, as well as a slew of useful insights into the different programming paradigms Node.Js uses: callback-style and the "FP-inspired-JS" among them.
This should be required reading not only for Node.js developers, but any JS developers who seek to stay ahead of the curve.
This should be required reading not only for Node.js developers, but any JS developers who seek to stay ahead of the curve.
June 15, 2022
They totally nailed it.
We usually are going from this new framework or thing to the other, and almost never get some time to learn how things actually work, and how can we compose our craft in a more understandable, efficient and maintainable way. Sometimes we can’t even visualize the clear way to solve the problem, or to manage the complexity in an approachable way. Well this is the right track, Node.js from the ground up, how it works, how it’s made, and least but not less, why.
And then, a delightful tour on the Gang of Four land with a Js developer lens, code examples and much more.
We usually are going from this new framework or thing to the other, and almost never get some time to learn how things actually work, and how can we compose our craft in a more understandable, efficient and maintainable way. Sometimes we can’t even visualize the clear way to solve the problem, or to manage the complexity in an approachable way. Well this is the right track, Node.js from the ground up, how it works, how it’s made, and least but not less, why.
And then, a delightful tour on the Gang of Four land with a Js developer lens, code examples and much more.
March 28, 2019
it is one of the best books about node js with a good step to step explanations.
What you get from this book,
- how to apply design patterns in node js
- how to design your backend architecture
- how to use some npm packages easily.
- understand the complex javascript paradigms
this is a definitely suggested book if you think a career as js developer.
What you get from this book,
- how to apply design patterns in node js
- how to design your backend architecture
- how to use some npm packages easily.
- understand the complex javascript paradigms
this is a definitely suggested book if you think a career as js developer.
March 31, 2022
One of the most challenging technical book for this year for me. I didn't understand quite well about the later part of the book, especially the last chapter. But I think it's cool book because of it's one of a kind, mostly concentrated on how to build x than how to use x in the most part with barebone implementations.
August 28, 2023
The book offers a high-level overview of Node.js behavior, diving deep into design patterns and architectural nuances.
The practical approach is further solidified with homework assignments at the end of each chapter, ensuring that readers cement their knowledge and truly understand the concepts presented. Highly recommended for those who wish to elevate their Node.js expertise.
The practical approach is further solidified with homework assignments at the end of each chapter, ensuring that readers cement their knowledge and truly understand the concepts presented. Highly recommended for those who wish to elevate their Node.js expertise.
January 1, 2022
The book explains several aspects of Js and Node.js in particular like callbacks and promises, modules, common patterns and universal js apps.
The last part is focused on different types of integrations with examples with Redis, ZeroMQ and AMQP.
I got a lot of useful information.
The last part is focused on different types of integrations with examples with Redis, ZeroMQ and AMQP.
I got a lot of useful information.
April 3, 2022
Deep dive into Node.js, JavaScript style
An excellent book that covers many topics, including design patterns, with every example in JavaScript. The author does a great job of explaining each subject with multiple examples refactoring each into the optimal solution.
An excellent book that covers many topics, including design patterns, with every example in JavaScript. The author does a great job of explaining each subject with multiple examples refactoring each into the optimal solution.
October 23, 2017
The best book on node out there
March 22, 2018
Excellent!
November 4, 2018
Great book should be read by every Node.js developer.
November 5, 2019
Quite nice. Gave it a 4 because it is starting to show it's age.
December 26, 2019
A great book about the node.js ecosystem. It covers many essential topics to a node.js developer, since asynchronous programming to streams. It's a very good option for a overall introduction.
February 26, 2020
A must read for any developer that works with Node.js every day!
April 4, 2020
Really fantastic
You need to read the book before develop anything with NodeJS. Really handfull with clear examples
You need to read the book before develop anything with NodeJS. Really handfull with clear examples
July 13, 2020
Easy to read, examples are on point to explain the topic.
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September 7, 2020Great Book, really enjoyed it
October 31, 2020
Thorough.
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