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Gain a deeper understanding of JavaScript and apply it to build small applications in backend, frontend, and mobile frameworks. Key Features Explore the new ES6 syntax, the event loop, and asynchronous programming Learn the test-driven development approach when building apps Master advanced JavaScript concepts to enhance your web developments skill Book Description If you are looking for a programming language to develop flexible and efficient applications, JavaScript is an obvious choice. Advanced JavaScript is a hands-on guide that takes you through JavaScript and its many features, one step at a time. You'll begin by learning how to use the new JavaScript syntax in ES6, and then work through the many other features that modern JavaScript has to offer. As you progress through the chapters, you'll use asynchronous programming with callbacks and promises, handle browser events, and perform Document Object Model (DOM) manipulation. You'll also explore various methods of testing JavaScript projects. In the concluding chapters, you'll discover functional programming and learn to use it to build your apps. With this book as your guide, you'll also be able to develop APIs using Node.js and Express, create front-ends using React/Redux, and build mobile apps using React/Expo. By the end of Advanced JavaScript, you will have explored the features and benefits of JavaScript to build small applications. What you will learn Examine major features in ES6 and implement those features to build applications Create promise and callback handlers to work with asynchronous processes Develop asynchronous flows using Promise chaining and async/await syntax Manipulate the DOM with JavaScript Handle JavaScript browser events Explore Test Driven Development and build code tests with JavaScript code testing frameworks. List the benefits and drawbacks of functional programming compared to other styles Construct applications with the Node.js backend framework and the React frontend framework Who this book is for This book is designed to target anyone who wants to write JavaScript in a professional environment. We expect the audience to have used JavaScript in some capacity and be familiar with the basic syntax. This book would be good for a tech enthusiast wondering when to use generators or how to use Promises and Callbacks effectively, or a novice developer who wants to deepen their knowledge on JavaScript and understand TDD.
Leverage ASP.NET core 2.0 web API and the power of Vue.js at the client side to create modern applications from scratch Key Features Create fast, rich and reactive client side applications with Vue.js and ASP.NET Core. Leverage Vue components efficiently to build state of the art user interfaces. Work with Vuex and Nuxt.js to build ASP.NET Core based applications that are powerful, consistent, and maintainable Book Description This book will walk you through the process of developing an e-commerce application from start to finish, utilizing an ASP.NET Core web API and Vue.js Single-Page Application (SPA) frontend. We will build the application using a featureslice approach, whereby in each chapter we will add the required frontend and backend changes to complete an entire feature. In the early chapters, we'll keep things fairly simple to get you started, but by the end of the book, you'll be utilizing some advanced concepts, such as server-side rendering and continuous integration and deployment. You will learn how to set up and configure a modern development environment for building ASP.NET Core web APIs and Vue.js SPA frontends.You will also learn about how ASP.NET Core differs from its predecessors, and how we can utilize those changes to our benefit. Finally, you will learn the fundamentals of building modern frontend applications using Vue.js, as well as some of the more advanced concepts, which can help make you more productive in your own applications in the future. What you will learn Setup a modern development environment for building both client-side and server-side code Use Vue CLI to scaffold front-end applications Build and compose a set of Vue.js components Setup and configure client-side routing to introduce multiple pages into a SPA Integrate popular CSS frameworks with Vue.js to build a product catalogue Build a functioning shopping cart that persists its contents across browser sessions Build client-side forms with immediate validation feedback using an open-source library dedicated to Vue.js form validation Refactor backend application to use the OpenIddict library Who this book is for This book is aimed at ASP.NET developers who are looking for an entry point in learning how to build a modern client-side SPA with Vue.js, or those with a basic understanding of Vue.js who are looking to build on their knowledge and apply it to a real-world application. Knowledge of JavaScript is not necessary, but would be an advantage.
Imagine the boost in business if you can build large, rich web applications with little code and built-in Windows authentication. With this book, you can gain skills to develop real-world applications with ASP.NET Core 2. Key Features Adopts the application-centric approach to explain core concepts Covers industry-best practices to build flexible, robust applications Shows how to enhance your applications by adding more functionalities Book Description The book sets the stage with an introduction to web applications and helps you build an understanding of the tried-and-true MVC architecture. You learn all about views, from what is the Razor view engine to tagging helpers. You gain insight into what models are, how to bind them, and how to migrate database using the correct model. As you get comfortable with the world of ASP.NET, you learn about validation and routing. You also learn the advanced concepts, such as designing Rest Buy (a RESTful shopping cart application), creating entities for it, and creating EF context and migrations. By the time you are done reading the book, you will be able to optimally use ASP.NET to develop, unit test, and deploy applications like a pro. What you will learn Work with basic programming constructs using the Razor view engine Use flexibility and data compartmentalization of ViewModel Build a custom route for ASP.NET MVC applications for SEO Optimize applications with performance analysis and improvement steps Improve application performance, security, and data access to optimize the overall development process Deploy an ASP.NET MVC application in a non-Windows environment Who this book is for If you are looking to build web applications using ASP.NET Core or you want to become a pro in building web applications using the Microsoft technology, this is the ideal book for you. Prior exposure and understanding of C#, JavaScript, HTML, and CSS syntax is assumed.
Learn everything you need to get up and running with cutting-edge API development using JavaScript and Node.js; ideal for data-intensive real-time applications that run across multiple platforms. Key Features Build web APIs from start to finish using JavaScript across the development stack Explore advanced concepts such as authentication with JWT, and running tests against your APIs Implement over 20 practical activities and exercises across 9 topics to reinforce your learning Book Description Using the same framework to build both server and client-side applications saves you time and money. This book teaches you how you can use JavaScript and Node.js to build highly scalable APIs that work well with lightweight cross-platform client applications. It begins with the basics of Node.js in the context of backend development, and quickly leads you through the creation of an example client that pairs up with a fully authenticated API implementation. By the end of the book, you'll have the skills and exposure required to get hands-on with your own API development project. What you will learn Understand how Node.js works, its trends, and where it is being used now Learn about application modularization and built-in Node.js modules Use the npm third-party module registry to extend your application Gain an understanding of asynchronous programming with Node.js Develop scalable and high-performing APIs using hapi.js and Knex.js Write unit tests for your APIs to ensure reliability and maintainability Who this book is for This book is ideal for developers who already understand JavaScript and are looking for a quick no-frills introduction to API development with Node.js. Though prior experience with other server-side technologies such as Python, PHP, ASP.NET, Ruby will help, it's not essential to have a background in backend development before getting started.
Learn all the fundamentals of PHP with a book that blends theory with practice to build up the skills you need for modern web development. Key Features Brush up on basic PHP 7 syntax and work with variables, data types, arrays, and loops Master advanced concepts like building your own frameworks and creating your own applications Apply your newly learned PHP skills to a variety of real-life business scenarios Book Description PHP is the preferred server-side scripting language for tech giants such as Facebook, Wikipedia, and Tumblr despite full-stack JavaScript gaining popularity with upcoming developers. This is because PHP performs better when dealing with heavy computations on the back end. In this book, you'll learn everything you need to get up and running with the latest version of PHP, including package management with tools such as composer, secure database operations, and a whole host of other best practices that will help you stay a step ahead of traditional programmers. What you will learn Understand the fundamentals of PHP and work with classes and inheritance Learn about database operations and package management with composer Tackle common security concerns and pitfalls using authentication and validation Build effective PHP applications and frameworks for your business needs Who this book is for If you're already familiar with another programming language and want to learn about the fundamentals of PHP programming, you'll find the flow of this book to be an ideal fit. Having a prior understanding of HTML, MySQL, CSS, and JavaScript will be beneficial, but is not mandatory.
Learn how to build dynamic schema-driven forms with Vue from scratch Key Features Understand the basics of form component composition Scale and integrate your forms with libraries such as Vuex and Vuelidate Convert any form into a self-generated schema-driven app Book Description Almost every web application and site out there handles user input in one way or another, from registration forms and log-in handling to registration and landing pages. Building Forms with Vue.js follows a step-by-step approach to help you create an efficient user interface (UI) and seamless user experience (UX) by building quick and easy-to-use forms. You'll get off to a steady start by setting up the demo project. Next, you'll get to grips with component composition from creating reusable form components through to implementing the custom input components. To further help you develop a convenient user input experience, the book will show you how to enhance custom inputs with v-mask. As you progress, you'll get up to speed with using Vuelidate and Vuex to effectively integrate your forms. You'll learn how to create forms that use global state, reactive instant user input validation and input masking, along with ensuring that they are completely schema-driven and connected to your application's API. Every chapter builds on the concepts learned in the previous chapter, while also allowing you to skip ahead to the topics you're most interested in. By the end of this book, you will have gained the skills you need to transform even the simplest form into a crafted user and developer experience with Vue. What you will learn Learn all about the basics of creating reusable form components with the Vue framework Understand v-model and how it plays a role in form creation Create forms that are completely powered and generated by a schema, either locally or from an API endpoint Understand how Vuelidate allows for easy declarative validation of all your form's inputs with Vue's reactivity system Connect your application with a Vuex-powered global state management Use the v-mask library to enhance your inputs and improve user experience (UX) Who this book is for If you are a developer with basic Vue experience who wants to enhance your forms, then this book is for you. No previous experience with any of the libraries used in the book is required.
Explore microservices by developing with Express, deploying with Docker, and scaling with Swarm and Kubernetes. Key Features Build cloud-native microservices using only Node and Express Write clean and maintainable code with JavaScript for improved microservices development Learn ways to monitor and manage your services in a production environment Book Description Microservices are a popular way to build distributed systems that power modern web and mobile apps. With the help of this Learning Path, you'll learn how to develop your applications as a suite of independently deployable and scalable services. Using an example-driven approach, this Learning Path will uncover how you can dismantle your monolithic application and embrace microservice architecture, right from architecting your services and modeling them to integrating them into your application. You'll also explore ways to overcome challenges in testing and deploying these services by setting up deployment pipelines that break down the application development process into several stages. You'll study serverless architecture for microservices and understand its benefits. Furthermore, this Learning Path delves into the patterns used for organizing services, helping you optimize request handling and processing. You'll then move on to learn the fault-tolerance and reliability patterns that help you use microservices to isolate failures in your applications. By the end of this Learning Path, you'll have the skills necessary to build enterprise-ready applications using microservices. This Learning Path includes content from the following Packt products: Hands-On Microservices with Node.js by Diogo Resende Microservices Development Cookbook by Paul Osman What you will learn Use Docker and Swarm for continuous deployment and scaling Build and deploy cloud-native microservices and avoid vendor lock-in Explore different service architectures such as Hydra and Seneca Create services that don't impact users upon failure Monitor your services to perform debugging and create observable systems Develop fast and reliable deployment pipelines Manage multiple environments for your services Simplify the local development of microservice-based systems Who this book is for If you're a JavaScript developer looking to put your skills to work by building microservices and moving away from the monolithic architecture, this book is for you. To understand the concepts explained in this Learning Path, you must have knowledge of Node.js and be familiar with the microservices architecture.
Learn web application development through design thinking and illustrated use-cases. Key Features - Learn from Node.js community leader to design production-ready applications. - Numerous examples and use-cases demonstrate how to create web components of your choice. - Covers best practices on writing error-free and high-performant codes for scaling Node.js apps. Description 'Building Production-ready Web Apps with Node.js' teaches you how a web application works from the inside out with detailed illustrations of the various components. You should be able to use the knowledge to develop new web applications, enhance existing applications, or re-architect applications to meet new workload characteristics or deployment scenarios. This book, written by a Node.js community leader, walks you through the various aspects of a web application, beginning with platform selection and ending with production problem determination. It offers unique Node.js features that make it a high-performer in IO workloads. The book then walks you through the components of a web application, such as the front-end, back-end, middleware functions, database, and third-party services. There are several real-world case studies and illustrative examples to help you internalize the knowledge easily. If you read this book, you should be able to apply what you've learned in your current job situation. This book will provide you with the ability to appreciate and rationalize the design considerations of modern web technologies. What you will learn - Learn how to create web app components from zero. - Receive expert guidance on optimizing backend components' performance. - Develop the ability to convert monolithic applications to microservices. - Utilize cutting-edge techniques to reinvent web components for maximum production strength. Who this book is for This book is intended for students, mobile developers, application developers, and architects who want to create and redesign web applications. Prior experience with JavaScript programming is preferred but not required. Table of Contents 1. Getting Started with the Fundamentals 2. Setting up the Environment 3. Introduction to Web Server 4. Our First program: Time of the Day Server 5. Common Networking Interfaces of Node.js 6. Major Web Server Components 7. Interacting with Backend Components 8. Implementing Common Website Features 9. Making our Website Production Grade 10. Best Practices for High Performant Code 11. Debugging Program Anomalies
Do you need a website to support your freelance business or entrepreneurial venture? Or are you considering a career in web design? Maybe you're looking for your next career pivot, or you're simply seeking skills to give your CV that competitive edge?Wherever you are in your career, Confident Web Design can help. The ultimate beginner's guide to designing, building and publishing basic websites, this book features exclusive online exercises to help you practice your new skills in context. Covering the basics of HTML, CSS and JavaScript, as well as giving you a thorough grounding in the real-life application of these principles, this book provides helpful examples, explanations of technical terms, and clear, easy-to-understand language - meaning your first website is only a few chapters away.Taking you on a practical journey to publish a basic website from scratch, the book's structure is designed to break down each skill into manageable chunks. Wherever you are in your career, let Confident Web Design give you that cutting edge with vital programming and design skills.About the Confident series...From coding and web design to data, digital content and cyber security, the Confident books are the perfect beginner's resource for enhancing your professional life, whatever your career path.
Create unbelievably fast, robust and secure web apps with Django Web Framework and Python 3.6 Key Features Discover solutions to a variety of web application scenarios, leveraging the power of the Django framework Understand URL routing, models, forms, templates, and RESTful services with Django 2.14 Test, deploy, and scale your web applications efficiently with Amazon Web Services Book Description Django is a framework designed to balance rapid web development with high performance. It handles high levels of user traffic and interaction, integrates with a variety of databases, and collects and processes data in real time. This book follows a task-based approach to guide you through developing with the Django 2.1 framework, starting with setting up and configuring Docker containers and a virtual environment for your project. You'll learn how to write reusable pieces of code for your models and manage database changes. You'll work with forms and views to enter and list data, applying practical examples using templates and JavaScript together for the optimum user experience. This cookbook helps you to adjust the built-in Django administration to fit your needs and sharpen security and performance to make your web applications as robust, scalable, and dependable as possible. You'll also explore integration with Django CMS, the popular content management suite. In the final chapters, you'll learn programming and debugging tricks and discover how collecting data from different sources and providing it to others in various formats can be a breeze. By the end of the book, you'll learn how to test and deploy projects to a remote dedicated server and scale your application to meet user demands. What you will learn Get started with the basic configuration necessary to start any Django project Build a database structure out of reusable model mixins Secure web applications against malicious usage and address common performance bottlenecks Integrate with, and extend, the Django CMS Construct and manage complex and deep hierarchies Import data from local sources and external web services and export it to third parties Who this book is for This book is designed for Python developers working on fast and secure web apps that can scale over time. You'll also find this book useful if you want to upgrade to latest Django framework. A background in Python 3 along with basic knowledge of the Django framework will be useful.