Node.js was built to run on a single thread using non-blocking I/O calls. Building apps for this environment requires extensive use of asynchronous code. In this course, Async Patterns in Node.js, you’ll learn multiple techniques to write efficient asynchronous code using modern JavaScript. First, you’ll explore how the Node event loop works and how to write asynchronous code with callbacks that adhere to conventions followed in the Node community. Next, you’ll discover how to use Promises and the async/await keywords to write asynchronous code that’s easier to read. Finally, you’ll learn how to write event-driven code with EventEmitters and use worker threads to tackle CPU-intensive tasks in your Node apps. When you’re finished with this course, you’ll have the skills and knowledge of asynchronous programming necessary to build performant Node apps using accepted best practices.
Author Name: Brice Wilson
Author Description:
Brice Wilson has been a professional developer for over 30 years and has used many tools and programming languages during that time. He has worked as a developer and architect for a number of large companies and enjoys learning, experimenting with, and teaching new technologies. His current interests are centered on server and client-side web development.

Table of Contents

• Course Overview
  1min
• The Event Loop and the Need for Asynchronous Code
  23mins
• Writing Asynchronous Code with Promises and async/await
  30mins
• Writing Event-driven Code with EventEmitters
  18mins
• Utilizing Worker Threads
  13mins