Beginning Node.js is your step-by-step guide to learning all the aspects of creating maintainable Node.js applications. You will see how Node.js is focused on creating high-performing, highly scalable websites, and how easy it is to get started. Many front-end developers regularly work with HTML, CSS, PHP, and even WordPress, but haven't yet started with Node.js. This book explains everything from a beginner level, enabling you to start using Node.js in your projects right away. Using this book, you will learn important Node.js concepts for server-side programming. You will begin with an easy-to-follow pure JavaScript primer, which you can skip if you're confident in your JavaScript skills. You'll then delve into Node.js concepts such as streams and events, and the technology involved in building full-stack Node.js applications. You'll also learn how to test your Node.js code and deploy your applications.