Learners will apply Node.js fundamentals to build a complete, server-rendered User Management System, implement data entry workflows, and persist user data using JSON files. By the end of this course, learners will be able to configure an Express server, design reusable views with Pug templates, process and validate form submissions, and manage file-based data storage within a real-world application.
Apply Node.js Skills Through a User Management Case Study
Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.
Beginner level
Recommended experience
5 hours to complete
Flexible schedule
Learn at your own pace
What you'll learn
Build a server-rendered user management system using Node.js, Express, and Pug.
Process, validate, and store user data using forms and JSON file-based storage.
Structure backend workflows to handle requests, views, and data persistence.
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February 2026
Assessments
8 assignments
Taught in English
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There are 2 modules in this course
This module introduces learners to the overall User Management System project and establishes the foundational Node.js application structure. Learners explore server setup using Express, configure project dependencies, design views with Pug templates, apply styling, run the application locally, and understand how user data is structured and prepared for use within the system.
What's included
7 videos4 assignments
This module focuses on implementing user data entry functionality and enabling persistent storage using JSON files. Learners design and process form submissions, validate user input, write data safely to JSON storage, and retrieve stored records to display updated user information within the application.
What's included
7 videos4 assignments
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