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Modern Frontend Development with Node.js

by Florian Rappl

November 2022

Intermediate to advanced

208 pages

4h 23m

English

Packt Publishing

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Technical requirementsLooking at the Node.js architecture in detailUnderstanding the event loopUsing Node.js from the command lineCommonJSSummary
Technical requirementsUsing the ESM standardLearning the AMD specificationBeing universal with UMDUnderstanding SystemJS and import mapsKnowing package.json fundamentalsSummary
Technical RequirementsUsing npmUsing YarnUsing pnpmMore alternativesSummary
Technical requirementsIntegrating BabelUsing FlowUsing TypeScriptSummary
Technical requirementsUnderstanding auxiliary toolingUsing ESLint and alternativesIntroducing StylelintSetting up Prettier and EditorConfigSummary
Technical requirementsUnderstanding bundlersComparing available bundlersUsing WebpackUsing esbuildUsing ParcelUsing ViteSummary

Technical requirementsConsidering the testing pyramidComparing test runners versus frameworksUsing the Jest frameworkUsing the Mocha frameworkUsing the AVA test runnerUsing Playwright for visual testsUsing Cypress for end-to-end testingSummary
Technical requirementsPublishing to the official registrySelecting another npm registry via .npmrcSetting up VerdaccioWriting isomorphic librariesPublishing a cross-platform toolSummary
Technical requirementsUnderstanding monoreposUsing workspaces to implement monoreposWorking with Lerna to manage monoreposWorking with Rush for larger repositoriesIntegrating Turborepo instead of or with LernaManaging a monorepo with Nx to enhance LernaSummary
Technical requirementsAdvantages of using WebAssemblyRunning WASM in Node.jsWriting WASM with AssemblyScriptSummary
Technical requirementsExploring the Deno runtimeUsing Bun for bundling web appsSummaryEpilogue
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Overview

Modern Frontend Development with Node.js offers an in-depth exploration of using Node.js tools for modern web development. You will learn foundational concepts such as modules, package management, TypeScript integration, and code bundling. Through focused examples, you'll gain skills in code structuring, testing, and publishing libraries that foster collaboration and streamline your workflow.

What this Book will help me do

Develop frontend applications utilizing the capabilities of Node.js tools and libraries.
Effectively use bundlers like webpack and Vite for creating optimized web applications.
Implement automated testing with tools like Jest to ensure software reliability.
Organize your codebase in modular structures, including adopting the monorepo strategy.
Gain proficiency in publishing npm packages to simplify code sharing and reuse.

Author(s)

With years of experience in the software development field, author Florian Rappl brings practical insights and a comprehensive approach to frontend development. An advocate for leveraging advanced tools and processes, Florian excels in translating complex technical concepts into actionable knowledge. This book embodies his expertise in Node.js-based development for modern web applications.

Who is it for?

This book is tailored for early to mid-career frontend developers seeking to enhance their skills with Node.js technologies. If you are familiar with JavaScript, HTML, and CSS and want to learn effective tooling for modern web solutions, this book is ideal. Additionally, basic proficiency in shell usage will complement your learning experience.