The Complete Node.js Developer Course (3rd Edition) (Udemy.com)
Learn Node.js by building real-world applications with Node JS, Express, MongoDB, Jest, and more!
Created by: Andrew Mead
Last updated March 2021
Our take
Based on the ratings of 74,257 students, a sample of their written reviews and the syllabus, as the course stood in March 2021. No course pays to be reviewed.
Andrew Mead's course is a project-based walk through Node from a blank terminal to a deployed app. It runs about 35 hours across 177 lectures, and everything hangs off four builds: a notes app, a weather app that calls outside APIs, a task manager REST API with authentication and tests, and a real-time chat app on Socket.io. It has more than 314,000 students, over 74,000 reviews, and a 4.6 rating. It suits people who already know basic JavaScript and want a back end they can actually ship.
Students praise Mead's teaching almost without exception. Reviews call him clear and enthusiastic, and say he explains things step by step; one reviewer likes that he expects students to try things themselves before he shows the answer. The complaints are nearly all about age. The last update was March 2021, and low-star reviews say npm package versions are old, some code has to be rewritten before it runs, and the external APIs used in the examples are no longer free. The Q&A has workarounds for most of it, but expect to spend time debugging setup rather than learning Node.
Value depends on tolerance for that. The teaching holds up, and the concepts (modules, async, Express, Mongoose, authentication, Jest) have not changed much. The neighboring NodeJS - The Complete Guide goes wider, adding GraphQL and Deno, and the Node, Express and MongoDB bootcamp is another option in the same category. If you want a clear explanation of Node fundamentals and don't mind pinning versions, this is still a good pick. If you want code that runs as filmed, choose a newer course.
Pros
- Four real builds: notes CLI, weather app, task manager REST API with authentication, real-time chat with Socket.io
- Mead sets challenges so students write code before seeing his solution; one reviewer singles this out as a plus
- Covers deployment, testing with Jest, file uploads, and sending email, not just routes and models
- 74,000 reviews with 93 percent at four or five stars, even with the age complaints
Cons
- Last updated March 2021; npm package versions are old and some code needs changes to run
- External APIs used in the examples are no longer free, so those projects need substitutes
- No quizzes or coding exercises, and 35 hours of video is a long haul
One of the best NodeJS course till now, Instructor is really good at explaining things. Only one thing is wrong with it, it's not updated.
Listed as all levels, but it assumes basic JavaScript (functions, objects, arrays); total beginners should learn JS first.
What you will learn
- Completely refilmed for 3rd edition
- Build, test, and launch Node apps
- Create Express web servers and APIs
- Store data with Mongoose and MongoDB
- Use cutting-edge ES6/ES7 JavaScript
- Deploy your Node apps to production
- Create real-time web apps with SocketIO
Course content
18 sections · 177 lectures · 35 hours of video
- 1Welcome 1 free preview2 lectures · 8 min
- 2Installing and Exploring Node.js 5 free previews5 lectures · 48 min
- 3Node.js Module System (Notes App) 4 free previews6 lectures · 1.2 hours
- 4File System and Command Line Args (Notes App)11 lectures · 2.3 hours
- 5Debugging Node.js (Notes Apps)3 lectures · 24 min
- 6Asynchronous Node.js (Weather App)14 lectures · 3.6 hours
- 7Web Servers (Weather App)11 lectures · 2.4 hours
- 8Accessing API from Browser (Weather App)7 lectures · 1.4 hours
- 9Application Deployment (Weather App)10 lectures · 1.8 hours
- 10MongoDB and Promises (Task App)12 lectures · 2.4 hours
- 11REST APIs and Mongoose (Task App)20 lectures · 4.1 hours
- 12API Authentication and Security (Task App)15 lectures · 3.3 hours
- 13Sorting, Pagination, and Filtering (Task App)5 lectures · 42 min
- 14File Uploads (Task App)8 lectures · 1.4 hours
- 15Sending Emails (Task App)6 lectures · 1.5 hours
- 16Testing Node.js (Task App)15 lectures · 2.9 hours
- 17Real-Time Web Applications with Socket.io (Chat App)24 lectures · 4.8 hours
- 18Wrapping Up3 lectures · 7 min
Who it is for
The instructor says it suits
- Anyone looking to launch their own Node applications, switch careers, or freelance as a Node developer
What you need before you start
- A computer on which you can install software (Windows, MacOS, or Linux)
- A basic understanding of JavaScript (variables, functions, objects, arrays, if statements)
Quality Score
Overall Score : 92 / 100
Course Description
Node.js Awards Sponsored
Have you tried to learn Node before? You start a new course, and the instructor has you installing a bunch of libraries before you even know what Node is or how it works. You eventually get stuck and reach out to the instructor, but you get no reply. You then close the course and never open it again.
Sound familiar?
I created this course to be what I wanted when I was learning Node.
The Complete Node.js Developer Course covers the fundamentals of Node before diving deep into great tools like Express, Mongoose, and MongoDB.
The entire course is based around a single goal: Turning you into a professional Node developer capable of developing, testing, and deploying real-world production applications.
The best way to learn Node is by building Node apps.
From the very start you’ll be programming every project and working through challenges that I’ve designed to reinforce what you’ve learned. This will give you the hands-on experience necessary to be able to create and launch your own project once you’re done.
You’ll be building four projects:
1. A note-taking app to get your feet wet
2. A weather application that interacts with the MapBox and Dark Sky APIs
3. A task manager REST API complete with user accounts and authentication
4. A real-time chat app with a client-side companion
By the end, you’ll be able to take what you’ve learned and launch your own Node application.
When learning, learn the latest.
I work to keep this course full of the most up-to-date Node material out there. This course is compatible with the latest Node.js version.
You’re getting access to hot-off-the-press features.
Everything you need comes in one easy-to-use package.
You can stop worrying if you're learning the right skills to build an app or land a new job. I've curated all the tech that's essential to building real-world apps. I've mapped out everything in a comprehensive, easy-to-follow package designed to get you up and running in a few weeks.
There’s no better time to learn Node.
According to the 2016 Stack Overflow Survey, Node is in the top ten for back-end popularity and back-end salary, with an average salary of $85k. This means more jobs and more opportunities for you.
You might get stuck. But I’m here to help.
There’s nothing worse than getting five hours into a course, getting stuck, and not getting the help you need to continue.
I’m in the Q&A everyday to help you get unstuck. I reply to every question to get you back on track.
Don’t take my word for it. Check the reviews and see what other students are saying.
“Any questions people seem to have are answered swiftly, clearly, and often with examples posted on GitHub. Even when the questions asked are out of the scope of the course Andrew seems to come up trumps." - Adam Tait
"This is amazing. What's even better is the instructor answered all the questions I asked." - Pak Chu
"The real value in this course is Andrew; he is not just a great teacher, but also he's quick to answer questions and provide feedback." - Nick Hester
I guarantee this is the most up-to-date and engaging Node course available, and it comes with a 30-day money-back guarantee.
During eight chapters you'll learn:
1. Node.js
2. Npm
3. Asynchronous programming
4. ES6/ES7
5. MongoDB
6. Express
7. Socket.IO
8. JWT Authentication
9. Mongoose
10. File and image uploads
11. Email sending
12. Application deployment with Heroku
13. Version control with Git
14. GitHub
15. REST API Design
16. Code testing
17. Debugging
18. Jest
19. Many more tools
I can’t wait to see you on the inside!
- Andrew
Instructor Details
- 4.6 Rating
74,257 Reviews
Andrew Mead
I'm Andrew, a full-stack developer living in beautiful Philadelphia!
I launched my first Udemy course in 2014 and had a blast teaching and helping others. Since then, I've launched 3 courses with over 110,000 students and over 18,000 5-star reviews.
I currently teach JavaScript, React, and Node.
Before I ever heard about Udemy or thought about teaching, I created a web app development company. I've helped companies of all sizes launch production web applications to their customers. I've had the honor of working with awesome companies like Siemens, Mixergy, and Parkloco.
I have a Computer Science degree from Temple University, and I've been programming for just over a decade. I love creating, programming, launching, learning, teaching, and biking.
I can't wait to see you inside one of my courses!
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Reviews
By Franz Carlo C. Palacio on 7/28/2026
I thought learning Node.js would be hard, but this course made it much easier and also gave me more ideas on what apps I could do as side projects/portfolio.
By Mayowa Jacob on 6/24/2026
The best step by step guide tutor especially for beginners of nodejs and gradually dived into details broke down for even a dummy assimilation to feel like an expert already. Highly recommended.
By Karan Pawar on 1/22/2026
One of the best NodeJS course till now, Instructor is really good at explaining things. Only one thing is wrong with it, it's not updated. Most of the libraries used are old and we face issues while working with it. We have Q&A section where we can find answers to the error or issues. But instructor really needs to update the course with new videos and latest updates to NodeJS.
By Prafull Sakpal on 10/28/2025
This was a great course! I got to know how to create Restful APIs from scratch with this course alongwith some important basic concepts of node.js
By Cm_qa on 8/9/2020
It's great course, really well done. The only reason it gets 4 stars and not 5 is because there are deprecated parts in the course that need update, and the questions haven't been answered for a long time now.
By Student 104 on 2/2/2020
The reason I only gave 4 stars and not 5 is because there was no "play environment" where code could be written for exercises - and instead, I had to download the project again and again along with all the installs of libraries and all the mess that it entails...
By Stu David on 7/8/2019
I find that the course is really helpful and has helped me with little side projects. I just finished and I am entirely satisfied. Thanks so much Andrew!
By Training Ritech on 3/23/2018
It's a good tutorial on Node, would love more complicated examples to be honest. It however introduces a lot of the stuff you need to get started on NodeJS.
By DiLytics Inc on 11/7/2017
Hi Andrew!! First of all i want to tell that you are most experienced instructor but you should explain clearly that the reason we are unable to sink with you Thank you
By Bruno Wozniak on 9/4/2017
Excellent! Highly energetic teacher, very fluid structure, very relevant content and applications, always going to the bottom of issues without shortcut - And new content is added from time to time - Perfect!









