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Design Patterns & Fundamentals in Node.js

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Design Patterns & Fundamentals in Node.js

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Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.
Intermediate level

Recommended experience

1 week to complete
at 10 hours a week
Flexible schedule
Learn at your own pace

What you'll learn

  • Implement creational, structural, and behavioral design patterns in Node.js.

  • Manage asynchronous operations efficiently using promises, async/await, and patterns.

  • Build scalable systems using advanced design techniques for handling concurrency.

  • Gain insight into real-world software development challenges and how to address them with design patterns.

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February 2026

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9 assignments

Taught in English

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This course is part of the Node.js Mastery: Streams, Patterns & High-Performance Apps Specialization
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There are 8 modules in this course

In this module, we will guide you through the technical requirements needed to get started with the course and ensure you have everything set up correctly. You'll also receive an overview of the course structure to understand the learning journey ahead. This section lays the foundation for a smooth and effective learning experience.

What's included

2 videos2 readings

In this module, we will dive into creational design patterns such as Singleton, Factory, Builder, and Dependency Injection. You will learn how these patterns help manage object creation logic, ensuring more efficient and maintainable code. By the end of this section, you will be able to apply these patterns in real-world scenarios.

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16 videos1 assignment

In this module, we will explore structural design patterns that help in organizing and enhancing system structures. You will learn how to use patterns like Adapter, Proxy, Composite, and Decorator to solve real-world integration and object management challenges. By the end of this section, you will understand how to create flexible and scalable systems using these patterns.

What's included

8 videos1 assignment

In this module, we will explore behavioral design patterns that manage the interaction and flow of control between objects. You will learn to apply patterns like Command, Observer, Strategy, and State to enhance the flexibility and maintainability of your application’s logic. This section equips you with the tools to handle complex workflows and behaviors with ease.

What's included

14 videos1 assignment

In this module, we will tackle the complexities of asynchronous initialization and explore how to handle delayed application startup effectively. You will learn patterns that ensure your app is ready before it starts processing, as well as how to enhance your async logic using the Command and State patterns. This section is designed to improve your understanding and handling of asynchronous processes in Node.js.

What's included

5 videos1 assignment

In this module, we will focus on managing asynchronous tasks, particularly the challenges of canceling tasks when needed. You’ll learn how to implement basic and advanced patterns for task cancellation and leverage generator functions for better control over asynchronous flow. This section will help you handle real-world complexities in managing async operations.

What's included

5 videos1 assignment

In this module, we will uncover the inner workings of the event loop and how it drives asynchronous behavior in Node.js. You will gain an understanding of the call stack, task queue, and the scheduling mechanisms that manage tasks. This section equips you with the knowledge to optimize your code and improve application performance.

What's included

6 videos1 assignment

In this module, we will dive deep into asynchronous patterns like callbacks, promises, and async/await, which are fundamental to modern JavaScript development. You will learn best practices for managing asynchronous tasks, handle errors effectively, and explore hybrid approaches using both callbacks and events. This section will provide you with the tools to master asynchronous programming in Node.js.

What's included

18 videos1 reading3 assignments

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