If the phrase scalability sounds alien to you, then this is an ideal book for you. You will not need much Node.js experience as each framework is demonstrated in a way that requires no previous knowledge of the framework. You will be building scalable Node.js applications in no time! Knowledge of JavaScript is required.
What you will learn
Build and implement your custom middleware for Express
Integrate Socket.IO with Express and use the same authentication
Create a secure local store for passwords
Use message queues to break down your application into manageable pieces
Leverage the power of Redis to create a shared state across many different servers
Implement Backbone, Socket.IO, and React together for a fast, dynamic, and realtime frontend
Automate your build process with the use of the Grunt.js task runner
Build deployment scripts to get servers running your application in the cloud
Who this book is for
Table of Contents
Backend Development with Express
Extending your application with Socket.io
Authenticating Users
RabbitMQ for Message Queuing
Using Redis to store application data
Using Redis to store application data
Using Backbone for the DOM and events
Javascript Best Practices for application development