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MERN Quick Start Guide

You're reading from MERN Quick Start Guide Build web applications with MongoDB, Express.js, React, and Node

Product type Paperback

Published in May 2018

Publisher Packt

ISBN-13 9781787281080

Length 302 pages

Edition 1st Edition

Languages

JavaScript

Tools

Express.js

Concepts

Full Stack Web Development

Author (1):

Eddy Wilson Iriarte Koroliova

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Table of Contents (12) Chapters

Title Page

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Preface

1. Introduction to the MERN Stack FREE CHAPTER

2. Building a Web server with ExpressJS

3. Building a RESTful API

4. Real-Time Communication with Socket.IO and ExpressJS

5. Managing State with Redux

6. Building Web Applications with React

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Index

Chapter 3. Building a RESTful API

In this chapter, we will cover the following recipes:

CRUD operations using ExpressJS' route methods
CRUD operations with Mongoose
Using Mongoose query builders
Defining document instance methods
Defining static model methods
Writing middleware functions for Mongoose
Writing custom validators for Mongoose's schemas
Building a RESTful API to manage users with ExpressJS and Mongoose

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Authors (1)

Eddy Wilson Iriarte Koroliova

Eddy Wilson Iriarte Koroliova

Eddy Wilson Iriarte Koroliova is a skilled software and full-stack web developer. He is skilled at creating and developing solutions by taking a client-focused approach. He maintains a good attitude under pressure and stress. He has the ability to work independently but is positive and collaborative on a team environment. He always provides on-time feedback and keeps an open mind. He loves learning new human languages and adapts fast to the existing and new technologies. He likes travelling, challenging experiences, drinking coffee and eating Chinese food, and loves to solve puzzles. He seeks new opportunities that allow him to use the skills that he has to develop solutions for simple or complex problems. He is also eager to learn new technologies in order to improve his current skills.

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