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    Learner Reviews & Feedback for Developing Back-End Apps with Node.js and Express by IBM

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    About the Course

    In a recent Stack Overflow survey, Node.js was used by about 50% of the developers who answered the survey, making it the most used
    server-side technology. Express ranked as the fourth most popular web technology overall, making it the most popular server-side web
    framework. In this course, you will focus on Node.js and Express. Specifically, you will - develop applications using asynchronous callbacks
    and promises - create REST APIs and perform CRUD operations - implement authentication and session management Throughout the course,
    you will complete numerous hands-on labs to gain practical experience. At the end of the course, you will demonstrate your ...
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    Top reviews

    RM

    Nov 29, 2023

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    The most difficult course in the IBM full stack developer specialization, but one of the most valuable. Take your time with it and learn everything, and remember why you started in the first place.

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    Oct 29, 2023

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    It is really best for basic or to clear foundation in backend with node. If someone is learning nodeJS as a beginner you need to have this course!!

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    Feb 23, 2024

    Through clear instruction and hands-on projects, learners gain the essential skills needed to build robust and scalable applications using Node.js and Express. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced developer, this course provides the foundation to excel in back-end development.

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    By Navaneeth G

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    Feb 13, 2025

    Great course. It helped me a lot with understanding the concepts easily and efficiently. The assignments and hands-on labs enhanced my backend skills. It also improved my coding implementation techniques and practices regarding session-level authentication using JWT.

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    Jan 30, 2025

    The course was extremely helpful in strengthening my understanding of Node.js and Express, especially in handling HTTP requests, authentication, and middleware. It provided clear explanations and practical examples, making back-end development easier to grasp

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    By Daniel F E

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    Jun 4, 2023

    Muy bueno el curso, el proyecto final toma poco tiempo y es fácil de entender con estudio . La teoría del curso es bastante decente y las practicas están muy bien orientadas a lo que se quiere enseñar.

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    By Gaëtan M

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    Feb 6, 2024

    Very good course. Labs are excellent. I'm ready to start programming with Node.js and Express. Just one thing: it's taking longer than expected.

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    By MICHIAS H A

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    Aug 12, 2023

    I have gained valuable knowledge and certification that can help my career in software engineering. And for that, I am very grateful to IBM!

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    By Carlos C

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    Sep 9, 2023

    Un curso básico de nodejs, hubiera sido excelente poder haber interactuado con bases de datos u otro sistema de almacenamiento.

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    By Abrham M

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    Dec 17, 2023

    It is short , optimized and delivers good knowledge and approches that is why It is one of the best course. highly recommeded

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    By BRIAN A F G

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    May 7, 2025

    Se podría mejorar la conexión de los servidores y enseñar el manejo de errores durante el desarrollo de proyectos.

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    By Sarah F

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    Sep 1, 2023

    The course completed essential packages of Node.js and Express. I loved learning backend

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    By 黃道隆

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    May 20, 2024

    It has very comprehensive knowledge, and the lab is easy to finish and useful .

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    By bt21104026 S

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    May 13, 2023

    It's a great course.

    But theory is more focused than the practical application.

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    By Srikanth S

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    Nov 1, 2024

    This is a brilliant and excellent course taught by ibm and the skill team

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    By Pedro P

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    May 6, 2023

    Really good course to understand and apply Node.js and Express concepts.

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    By Aswin P T

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    Aug 6, 2023

    Excellent choice for a beginner to start exploring back end technology

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    By uzair h

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    Jan 25, 2024

    This course is amazing & a great way to learn backend technologies.

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    By Elvin S

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    Apr 13, 2025

    Course materials and explanations are great for beginner learners

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    By Fernando N

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    Sep 15, 2023

    Could be great if this course included MVC in addition to RESTful

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    By Vinh H

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    Jul 27, 2024

    This course gave me hands-on experience in Node and Express

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    By sachin k

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    Mar 29, 2025

    learn node js from scratch with the help of this course

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    By K S

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    Mar 13, 2023

    Very useful to learn & practice backend app development

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    By Muhammad S T

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    Jul 20, 2024

    One of the best course to strong your backend skill.

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    By Atik

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    Oct 13, 2024

    Very usefull Course for Nodejs Backend Development

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    By yahya b

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    Aug 8, 2023

    learn a lot from this coures, thanks for the effor

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    By Ali R

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    Oct 16, 2024

    Course was tough as a beginner but informative.

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