Treehouse - Express Basics (2016)

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Express is a "Fast, unopinionated, minimalist web framework for node." In this course you'll learn how to build an Express site from scratch!

Getting Started with Express

Express is the most popular web server for Node.js. Self described as a “Fast, un-opinionated, minimalist web framework for node.js.”, Express is open and flexible, allowing you to write only the code that you need, and nothing more.

An Intro: Express.js is amazing

2:06

Review - An Intro: Express.js is amazing

3 questions

Install Express.js

8:34

Review: Installing Express

4 questions

Review Installing Express

1 objective

Your First Express App

6:18

Review - Your First Express App

5 questions

Improving your first app, some final touches

2:51

Setting Up an Express Server

2 objectives

Developing Express Apps Like a Boss

As a developer “how” you work is just as important as “what” you are working on. Having the right tools and strategies at your disposable can make the difference in a successful and on time project.

Adding Routes to the App

4:04

Add a new route to the app.

2 objectives

Easily Debug Express (and other node apps)

3:54

Review - Nodemon

4 questions

Interactive Debugging and Exploratory Programming

8:41

Review - Interactive Debugging

5 questions

The Request and Response Objects in Express

The request an response object house all of the complex information that goes into HTTP requests made to Express, and the HTTP responses that it delivers. The request and response objects themselves can appear complex at first. And they are! The reality is that they save you, the developer, tons of time. In this stage you'll learn how to use the HTTP request and response objects.

Requests and the request object

8:25

Review - The Request and Response Objects

4 questions

Responses and the Response Object

7:40

Review - Responses

5 questions

Using Templates with Express

Templates are common across all web frameworks and are commonly used in many different kinds of web applications. In this stage, you will learn about the Jade template engine and its syntax.

What is Template Rendering?

1:57

Review - What is Template Rendering?

5 questions

What is Jade?

4:35

Using Jade in your Express App

5:21

Review - Jade Basics

5 questions

The “response.render” Method

6:22

Review the res.render method

2 objectives

Scaffolding Your Project’s Templates

6:41

Scaffolding Your Project’s Templates - adding “partials”

4:49

Review - Scaffolding your Project's Templates

5 questions

Serving Static Files in Express

Static files, like JavaScript, CSS, and images, are a central part of any any website. Express comes with a built in middleware to serve static files, suitable for use in development and for sites with smaller amounts of traffic.

Setting Up the Express Static Server in Development

4:49

Review Static Middleware

2 objectives

Add Static to the Layout Template

5:59

Review - The Static Server

5 questions

Doing more with Express

In this stage you will learn some ways you can use Jade syntax to make development easier. Additionally, you'll learn how to use the Express generator to quickly set up a new express project.

Making Lists in Jade Templates

10:27

Review - Adding Lists to Jade Templates

5 questions

Using Logic in Jade Templates

4:56

Review - Logic in Jade Templates

5 questions

Using “express-generator” to Start an Express Project

7:02

Review - Using the Express Generator

5 questions

Where do I go from here?

5:02

Review - Where do I go from here?

5 questions

Huston Hedinger

is a JavaScript teacher at Treehouse. He's passionate about building scalable, data driven web apps, especially ones that address old problems with new tech! For instance, how the Internet of Things is disrupting very old businesses/biz models, and how data visualization is helping humans interface with more and more complex information.

Before Treehouse he Cofounded and led GraphAlchemist, a Portland based firm providing full stack web development, analytics, and data visualization to high potential startups, medical researchers, and Fortune 500s.

Huston has lived and worked in the Middle East and he completed a Master's Degree in International Policy at the Monterey Institute of International Studies. He has a background in Private Equity Finance and Commercial Real Estate. He is a speaker of Arabic, an Ultra-marathoner, and a Crossfit certified trainer.