Node.js is a JavaScript runtime that uses a non-blocking I/O model that makes it lightweight, efficient and very popular among JavaScript developers who also need to write server-side code.

What is REST API ?

A RESTful API is an application program interface (API) that uses HTTP requests to GET, PUT, POST and DELETE data.

• This Course is for all those who see the promise of the JavaScript technology stack. Perhaps you are a front-end engineer looking to extend your experience into back-end development.

• Perhaps you’re an experienced back-end developer who is looking to JavaScript as a viable alternative to entrenched server-side languages.

• Knowing Node JS well will get you a job or improve your current one by enabling you to build high quality, robust web applications.

• The best way to learn Node is by building Node apps.

According to the 2018 Stack Overflow Survey, Node is in the top ten for back-end popularity and back-end salary