Node.js Async/Await for Cleaner Code

Leveling up the backend game! 🚀 I’ve been diving deep into Node.js and Express.js lately, focusing on how to build scalable and efficient server-side applications. I decided to compile my learning into a structured set of notes covering: Middleware Architecture: Streamlining request/response cycles. RESTful API Design: Best practices for clean endpoints. Asynchronous Patterns: Mastering the Event Loop and Promises. Sharing these in case they help anyone else on their web dev journey. Feedback is always welcome! 💻✨ #NodeJS #ExpressJS #BackendDevelopment #MERNStack #WebDev #LearningInPublic #SoftwareEngineering

Day 2 of my backend development journey 🚀 Today I went deeper into Node.js and built a basic HTTP server from scratch (without using any frameworks). Here’s what I worked on: * Created multiple routes (/home, /about, /contact) * Built my first API endpoint (/api/users) returning JSON * Learned the difference between request (req) and response (res) * Understood why res.end() is essential in sending responses * Debugged issues like incorrect function usage (toLowerCase vs toLowerCase()) One thing I’m starting to appreciate is how backend development is more about logic, flow, and structure than visuals. It’s challenging, but also very rewarding when things finally work. Next step: moving into Express.js and understanding how it simplifies all of this. #BackendDevelopment #NodeJS #LearnInPublic #WebDevelopment

Diving deeper into backend development with Express.js 🚀 What stands out is how effortlessly it simplifies building server-side applications on top of Node.js. Its minimal and flexible structure makes handling routes, middleware, and APIs clean and efficient. Working with Express has been a great way to understand how requests flow through an application — from routing to middleware execution and finally to response handling. It brings clarity to structuring scalable and maintainable backend systems. Also fascinating to explore concepts like RESTful APIs, error handling, and middleware chaining, which are essential for building production-ready applications. Excited to keep building and refining backend architecture with better patterns and practices. #ExpressJS #NodeJS #BackendDevelopment #WebDevelopment #JavaScript

Building with NestJS has been one of the best decisions in my backend journey. Over the last few months, I’ve been focused on creating clean, scalable APIs with: TypeScript first architecture modular feature-based structure robust auth flows (JWT, guards, middleware) reusable services and repository patterns cleaner error handling and API logging What I like most about NestJS is how it brings structure to fast-moving backend development without slowing delivery. Still learning, still shipping, and enjoying the process. If you're building serious backend systems in Node, NestJS is definitely worth exploring. #NestJS #NodeJS #TypeScript #BackendDevelopment #SoftwareEngineering #API #WebDevelopment #CodingJourney

🚀 Built something small but actually useful yesterday. Published an npm package called localmockdb. Honestly, I built it because I was tired of waiting for APIs just to test frontend work. So this lets you spin up a mock REST API using localStorage and just keep building. Install it → use it → done. "npm install localmockdb" You can: ✅ create, update, delete data like a real API ✅ test full CRUD flows ✅ keep data even after refresh ✅ build UI without backend dependency To make it practical, I also built a small mobile-first Todo tool using it. Not just a demo screen, but something you can actually play with. Demo: https://lnkd.in/dPY6Q_h8 Package: https://lnkd.in/dgnCxt_u If you're learning React / building frontend-first / making quick MVPs — this might save you some time. Let me know what you think 👀 #localmockdb #npm #npmpackage #frontenddeveloper #frontenddevelopment #react #nextjs

Option 1 (Relatable + Light Humor) From “why is this not working?” to “deployed and chilling.” 😅 Every Node.js developer knows the journey— debugging chaos, endless Stack Overflow tabs, and console.log() everywhere… Fast forward ⏩ Now it’s clean architecture, async/await, and CI/CD doing the heavy lifting 🚀 Growth in tech isn’t just about code—it’s about mindset. #NodeJS #BackendDeveloper #CodingJourney #SoftwareDevelopment #DevLife

Day 86/100 #100DaysOfCode 📍 Implemented global error handling using wrapper functions 📍 Learned Promise-based error handling (resolve/catch pattern) 📍 Reduced repetitive try-catch using centralized handling logic 📍 Followed production-grade backend practices #100DaysOfCode #Backend #NodeJS #ErrorHandling #MERN

The best backend isn’t the most clever. It’s the one that never goes down. I’ve seen beautifully written code crash under real traffic. I’ve seen “messy” systems run flawlessly for 3 years straight. Nobody’s impressed by your clever architecture at 3am when production is down. They’re impressed by uptime. Delivery. Reliability. That’s the gap between a developer and an engineer. What’s your take clever code or reliable systems? Farhan Faqir | Backend Developer #BackendDevelopment #NodeJS #SoftwareEngineering #TechMindset #BuildInPublic #farhanfaqir

💻 Building Backend with Node.js & Express 🚀 Recently, I’ve been focusing on backend development using Node.js and Express.js. Here’s what I worked on: 🔹 Built REST APIs from scratch 🔹 Implemented routing and middleware 🔹 Handled requests & responses efficiently 🔹 Performed CRUD operations 🔹 Learned error handling and clean backend structure Working only with Node.js and Express.js helped me understand how backend logic actually works behind the scenes. It wasn’t easy at the start, but with consistency, things started to click 💡 Next, I’m planning to explore: ➡️ Authentication (JWT) ➡️ Database integration ➡️ Deployment Still learning and growing every day 💪 Open to feedback and suggestions! #NodeJS #ExpressJS #BackendDevelopment #WebDevelopment #LearningJourney

Full-stack TypeScript with tRPC is one of those stacks that just clicks. You define your backend procedures once, infer types on the client automatically, and remove a huge class of API bugs without generating clients or maintaining duplicate schemas. Why it’s powerful: - End-to-end type safety from server to frontend - Autocomplete everywhere - Safer refactors - Faster development with less glue code - Great fit for modern TypeScript apps What I like most about tRPC is that it keeps the developer experience simple: - No handwritten API contracts - No codegen step - No guessing what the backend returns - Just TypeScript, shared across the stack It’s especially compelling for teams building quickly with: - React / Next.js - Node.js backends - Zod for validation - Prisma or other typed data layers Type safety won’t replace good architecture, but it does remove friction and boosts confidence when shipping. If you’re already all-in on TypeScript, tRPC is worth a serious look. #TypeScript #tRPC #FullStack #WebDevelopment #DX #Nextjs #React #Nodejs #SoftwareEngineering #WebDevelopment #TypeScript #Frontend #JavaScript