Web Development REST APIs & MongoDB Integration

Duration: 1 Month
Level: Advanced
Prerequisite: Module 1 (Node.js & Express Fundamentals)

What you'll learn

• Understand REST API architecture and principles
• Design clean and scalable API endpoints
• Work with HTTP methods and status codes
• Use MongoDB as a NoSQL database
• Perform CRUD operations in MongoDB
• Connect Node.js applications to MongoDB
• Use Mongoose for schema and data modeling
• Build full-stack applications with API + frontend (EJS)
• Test APIs using tools like Postman

This course includes:

• 1 Full API-Based Mini Project
• 12–16 Hours Live Classes
• Online / Onsite (Physical)
• Practice Code (Node.js + MongoDB)
• API Testing Exercises
• Certificate of Completion

Course Content

REST API Design

• What is REST?
• HTTP Methods:

• GET 
• POST 
• PUT 
• DELETE
  • Status Codes (200, 201, 400, 404, 500)
  • API Endpoint Structure
  • JSON vs XML
  • Building REST APIs with Express
  • Testing APIs: 
• Postman 
• Browser / fetch() 

MongoDB Basics

• What is MongoDB (NoSQL Database)
• Installing MongoDB (Local) or Using MongoDB Atlas (Cloud)
• Database Concepts:

• Documents 
• Collections
  • CRUD Operations in MongoDB: 
• insert 
• find 
• update 
• delete 

Mongoose ODM

• Connecting Node.js to MongoDB
• What is Mongoose?
• Creating Schemas and Models
• CRUD Operations with Mongoose:

• create() 
• find() 
• findByIdAndUpdate() 
• findByIdAndDelete()
  • Data Validation with Schemas 

Integrating API with EJS

• Connecting Backend API with Frontend
• Rendering Data with EJS Templates
• Building CRUD UI with Server Data
• Handling Form Submissions

Mini Project (Real-World Practice)

Choose one:

• Task Manager Application
OR
• Product Catalog System

Features:
• Create, Read, Update, Delete items
• RESTful routes
• MongoDB database integration
• EJS frontend rendering
• Clean MVC-like structure

Requirements

• Completion of Module 1 (Node.js & Express)
• Basic understanding of JavaScript and backend concepts
• Laptop/PC with Node.js and MongoDB (local or cloud)

Description

This module focuses on building modern backend systems using REST APIs and MongoDB. Students will learn how to design APIs, connect databases, and create full-stack applications using Node.js.

By the end of the module, learners will be able to build scalable, database-driven applications using industry-standard tools.

Why Choose This Course?

• Industry-Relevant Stack (Node.js + MongoDB)
• API Development Skills
• Real Database Integration
• Hands-On Full-Stack Project
• Strong Foundation for MERN Stack

Activities During Class

• Designing REST APIs
• Working with MongoDB
• Writing backend logic with Mongoose
• Testing APIs with tools
• Building full-stack applications

Who Is This Course For?

• Students who completed Node.js basics
• Learners moving into full-stack development
• Students preparing for MERN stack

Course Highlights

• REST API Development
• MongoDB & Mongoose
• Full CRUD Applications
• API Testing Skills
• Certificate of Completion