The Best New Express Web Framework Books To Read In 2025

About the Book. Are you ready to take your Node.js and Express.js skills to the next level? This book is your comprehensive guide to mastering the world of server-side JavaScript development and building real-world applications from the ground up. Whether you're a beginner just getting started with Node.js, or an experienced developer looking to deepen your understanding, this book has something for you. We skip the fluff and focus on what truly matters—building scalable, production-ready web applications that solve real-world problems.

While many resources focus heavily on basic concepts, you’ll learn how to build, architect, and scale production-ready applications using best practices and modern techniques. You'll start with the essentials and gradually advance to cover everything from microservices architecture, caching, and database optimization to real-time communication, task scheduling, security, and testing. Inside, you'll find hands-on examples, code snippets, and practical projects that help you put everything into practice. Inside, you'll learn about. JavaScript: Core concepts & new features.TypeScript: TypeScript basics, usage.npm: Versioning & package management.Essential Development Skills: Algorithms, version control, networking.Node.js Core Concepts: Basics like modules, event loop.Web Frameworks and Databases: Integrating Express, databases.Caching and Template Engines: Performance optimization techniques.Logging Frameworks: Setting up logging for monitoring.Real-Time Communication: Building real-time features.API Clients and TypeScript Integration: Using API clients with TypeScript.Testing Best Practices: Reliable testing in Node.js.Useful Libraries and Tools: Incorporating essential Node.js libraries.Microservices Architecture: Building scalable, distributed systems.Task Scheduling and Design Patterns: Implementing tasks and design patterns.Security: Implementing security mechanisms.Express.js Deep Dive: Handling requests and responses in Express. Who is this book for? This book is for developers, software engineers, and tech enthusiasts who want to dive deep into Node.js and Express.js for building real-world web applications. Whether you're a beginner looking to strengthen your JavaScript skills or an experienced developer aiming to create scalable, production-ready applications, this guide will help you level up. It’s also suitable for anyone transitioning to full-stack development or looking to master backend technologies. Table of Contents. PART 1: Revisiting the basics. 1. JavaScript. 2. Typescript. 3. NPM. 4. Essential Development Skills. PART 2: Node.js. 5. Node.js Basics. 6. Web Frameworks and Databases. 7. Caching and Template Engines. 8. Log Frameworks. 9. Real-Time Communication. 10. API Clients and Typed Superset. 11. Testing in Node.js. 12. Good to Know Libraries. 13. MicroServices. 14. Task Scheduling and Design Patterns. 15. Security. PART 3: Express. 16. Express Methods and Application. 17. Request, Response, and Router Objects. About the Author. Navanath Jadhav is a Computer Science graduate from Savitribai Phule Pune University and currently serves as a Technical Product Lead at Angular Minds Pvt Ltd. With over 9 years of experience in the tech industry, he has worked across various technology stacks and domains such as Insurance, Cloud Services, E-Commerce, and Banking. Specializing in the MEAN stack, Navanath brings a wealth of expertise to his role. Beyond his professional duties, he is a passionate tech enthusiast, blogger, and open-source contributor, dedicated to sharing knowledge and making technical resources accessible to everyone. He believes in helping others to build better web applications.

Easy API Design Using Express.js and Node.js (TypeScript). Book Description. Embark on a journey to become an expert in backend web development with this essential guide using Node.js v20, Express.js, Redis and TypeScript. The book covers foundational to advanced topics through one comprehensive example: a project management system. It ensures learning and application of skills in API caching with Redis, API testing using Mocha and Chai, and deployment on AWS. This approach simplifies complex concepts and provides a practical learning trajectory.

With expert tips and best practices, you'll create user-friendly features like sign-ups and project trackers. Plus, you'll learn how to make your apps faster with caching and add cool features like notifications. Finally, you'll ace testing and deploying your apps like an expert. Table of Contents. 1. Introduction to Node.js. 2. Introduction to TypeScript. 3. Overview of Express.js. 4. Planning the App. 5. REST API for User Module. 6. REST API for Project and Task Modules. 7. API Caching. 8. Notification Module. 9. Testing API. 10. Building and Deploying Application. 11. The Journey Ahead. Index.

Build your first production-grade web app from scratch using Node.js, Express, MongoDB, authentication, and testing with guidance from a member of the Express Technical Committee as well as a Node.js core collaborator and releaser. Key FeaturesLearn JavaScript, async programming, and event-driven architectures in Node.jsDiscover best practices for secure deployment and testing of Node.js appsBuild a feature-rich web app from scratch using MongoDB, Express.js, and passport.js, including testingPurchase of the print or Kindle book includes a free PDF eBookBook DescriptionNode.

js revolutionizes server-side JavaScript development and empowers developers to build efficient, scalable, and versatile applications across a range of use cases. This book is written by a Node.js core collaborator and releaser and is the only book for beginners on Node.js. It takes you on a progressive learning path that will give you the skills needed to leverage Node.js. You’ll learn Node.js fundamentals and refresh your knowledge of JavaScript before transitioning to the development of modern web applications using Node.js, Express.js, and MongoDB. You’ll get hands-on with complex topics such as asynchronous programming, npm libraries, event-driven patterns for HTTP servers, RESTful API, and JSON Web Tokens. The final chapters will walk you through the deployment process, offering insights into various strategies, including bare metal setups, virtual machines, and containerization with Docker. You’ll also be guided through the use of Process Manager 2 (PM2) for efficient process management. By the end of this Node.js book, you'll have the skills to craft, test, and deploy Node.js web applications confidently and use this powerful stack in your day-to-day projects. What you will learnBuild solid and secure Node.js applications from scratchDiscover how to consume and publish npm packages effectivelyMaster patterns for refactoring and evolving your applications over timeGain a deep understanding of essential web development principles, including HTTP, RESTful API design, JWT, authentication, authorization, and error handlingImplement robust testing strategies to enhance the quality and reliability of your applicationsDeploy your Node.js applications to production environments using Docker and PM2Who this book is forThis book is for developers eager to learn Node.js swiftly and utilize it for web app development. Front-end developers looking to delve into back-end development or become full-stack developers using Node.js will also benefit from this book’s comprehensive coverage of topics. Before you get started with this book, you’ll need to be familiar with the basics of coding (JavaScript programming or another language), Git and/or GitHub, and front-end development, as these topics aren’t covered in the book. Table of ContentsIntroduction to Node.jsSetting Up the Development EnvironmentJavaScript FundamentalsAsynchronous ProgrammingNode.js Core LibrariesExternal Modules and NPMEvent-Driven ArchitectureTesting in Node.jsHandling HTTP and REST APIBuilding Web Applications with Express Building a Web Application Project from ScratchData Persistence with MongoDBUser Authentication and Authorization with Passport.jsError Handling in Node.jsSecuring Web ApplicationsDeploying Node.js ApplicationsDockerizing a Node.js Application.