Node Js

What will you learn

• Install Node.js if not installed

• Install MongoDB Server

• Connect to MongoDB server

• Create database on MongoDB server and get database object

• Get the collection object in the created database

Node.js as a File Server

The Node.js file system module allows you to work with the file system on your computer.

To include the File System module, use the require() method:

var fs = require('fs');

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The Built-in HTTP Module

Node.js has a built-in module called HTTP, which allows Node.js to transfer data over the Hyper Text Transfer Protocol (HTTP).

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What is a Module in Node.js?

Consider modules to be the same as JavaScript libraries.

A set of functions you want to include in your application.

Built-in Modules

Node.js has a set of built-in modules which you can use without any further installation.

Look at our Built-in Modules Reference for a complete list of modules.