Topics Covered

• Duration: 80 minutes

• Learning Objectives:

  • Understand what Node.js is and its core features.

  • Explore the Node.js single-thread architecture.

  • Learn why Node.js is lightweight, fast, and popular for back-end development.

• Topic Outline:

  1. What is Node.js?

  2. Key features of Node.js (non-blocking I/O, event-driven architecture).

  3. Use cases and examples of Node.js in the industry.

  4. The Node.js event loop and its importance.

  5. Node.js versions and semantic versioning (SemVer)​​.

• Student Activity:

  • Research and share examples of real-world applications built with Node.js.

  • Group discussion on how Node.js can be used in various scenarios.

• Homework Assignment:

  • Write a one-page summary explaining the importance of the event loop in Node.js.

  • Prepare to discuss the benefits and drawbacks of Node.js in the next class.