Back to Catalog

Getting Started with Node.js

BeginnerGuided Project

Have you heard of Node.js before? Node.js is one of the most popular technologies for creating server-side apps. Why? Because if you know JavaScript, you build both the front-end and the back-end using JavaScript. Take this Guided Project to get started with Node.js.

4.4 (1k+ Reviews)

Language

  • English

Topic

  • Javascript

Enrollment Count

  • 5.61K

Skills You Will Learn

  • Node.js, JavaScript, HTML, CSS

Offered By

  • IBM

Estimated Effort

  • 30 minutes

Platform

  • SkillsNetwork

Last Update

  • March 17, 2025
About this Guided Project
A Look at the Project Ahead:
  1. Run a simple Node.js app on your browser.
  2. Learn what the Node Package Manager (NPM) is.
  3. Add some styling to your app using HTML and CSS.
Prerequisites:
  • Any kind of experience with the JavaScript language is beneficial but not required.
What you will need:
  • You only need a computer with internet access to do this project. Everything else is provided to you via the IBM Skills Network Labs environment.
  • Your willingness to learn.

Instructors

Minkyu Song

Software Developer

Hello 👋 I'm Jason, a software engineer with a simple yet profound goal: to find joy in my career. For me, this joy comes from two main sources. First, I love to learn and grow, aiming to look back one day and see how much I've evolved as a person and as an engineer. Second, I strive to make a positive difference in people's lives, whether by being a supportive team member or by contributing to impactful projects that ultimately make the world a better place. I also greatly enjoy connecting with people. So, feel free to shoot me a message or send a connection request—I’d love to chat.

Read more

Contributors

Rohit Arora

Full-Stack Software Engineer

A lifelong learner who develops cool technology. Join me to gain knowledge about the breadth of software development 😎.

Read more