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Node.js for RestAPI & Microservice Development
Build APIs that are ready for real teams.
Develop backend services with Node.js, REST APIs, microservice thinking, testing, and documentation.
Duration
1-6 weeks
Level
Intermediate
Audience
Backend learners
Format
4 weeks / 24 guided hours
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What should this endpoint own?
What you will learn
Practical outcomes you can explain with confidence
Develop backend services with Node.js, REST APIs, microservice thinking, testing, and documentation. The programme is structured around guided practice, confidence-building feedback, and a clear practical outcome rather than passive watching.
REST endpoint design
Service structure
API documentation
Testing and quality checks
How it starts
How the training course starts
A cohort opens after at least 5 learners have booked.
The actual start date is set approximately 2 weeks after the minimum cohort is reached.
You receive onboarding notes, setup instructions, and a simple pre-course confidence checklist.
Week 1 begins with foundations, tool setup, and guided practice before moving into project work.
Programme plan
Each week or session has a clear practical target
Week 1
API foundations
Understand API design and Node.js service structure.
Topics
- Node runtime
- Express or service framework
- REST verbs
- Routes and controllers
Hands-on
- Create a basic API
- Test endpoints locally
Week 2
Data and validation
Connect APIs to data and protect input quality.
Topics
- Request validation
- Database connection
- Error handling
- Environment variables
Hands-on
- Build CRUD endpoints
- Add validation rules
Week 3
Microservice thinking
Structure services for maintainability and clear boundaries.
Topics
- Service boundaries
- DTOs
- Logging
- API documentation
Hands-on
- Split logic into service layers
- Generate API docs
Week 4
Testing and readiness
Add quality checks and prepare the service for deployment.
Topics
- Jest basics
- Postman collections
- Health checks
- Deployment preparation
Hands-on
- Write API tests
- Prepare a demo-ready service
Project and assessment
What proves your progress
Project outcome
A guided node.js for restapi & microservice development mini-project with notes, review, and next-step practice plan.
Progress checks
- Practice tasks
- Mini-project review
- Confidence checklist
Skills you gain
Useful skills, not just watched videos
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Requirements
Who this programme fits
Basic computer confidence and willingness to practise between sessions.
Some previous exposure to coding, tools, or the topic area is helpful.
Bring a laptop and one practical goal you want to work toward.
Why zero2hero
Built around the flyer promise
London-based training centre near Underground, bus, and train connections
Real-world tools: Scrum, Agile, Git, Jira, CI/CD, Slack, code review, and release management
AI-first approach from design to production with vibe coding workflows
Free consultation available before choosing a path
Support included
Instructor guidance during live sessions
Practical exercises and confidence checks
Setup notes and follow-up recommendations
Certificate of completion after required participation
After booking
What happens next
- 1Secure your place with a 10% deposit for Node.js for RestAPI & Microservice Development.
- 2zero2hero admissions confirms your preferred schedule and remaining balance.
- 3You receive onboarding details, preparation notes, and the first-session checklist by email.
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