When starting with Node.js, it's important to grasp backend logic. A good starting point could be developing REST APIs using frameworks like Express.js, building on your basic JavaScript knowledge. For databases, you can work with MongoDB's NoSQL approach or PostgreSQL's relational structure. You should also solidify your understanding of asynchronous programming (async/await) and middleware concepts. When approaching projects, using a modular structure and paying attention to error handling is essential. It makes sense to start with small projects for coding practice and then scale up. Reviewing examples from different areas can also be beneficial. How do you approach this?
What are the best practices when learning backend with Node.js?
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I started with Node by building a small blog API similar to Flask using Express. First, I played around with JSON files as a "database" and worked with GET/POST endpoints, then gradually moved to MongoDB. The most important part was getting asynchronous code into my head—otherwise, I was constantly complaining about callback hell.
I struggled a bit with auth in the middleware, but once I set up a simple login system with JWT tokens, everything fell into place. My advice is to avoid jumping into big projects right away and instead set small goals like, "Today, I’ll write the API for this feature," and progress step by step.