The node beginner book

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1. BuckRogersSep 2016
   I worked through the Node Beginner Book by Manuel Kiessling some years ago and enjoyed it. I'll probably look through it again to see what has changed. But I'm increasingly (and approaching permanently) disillusioned with the Node/js space.

   Not due to the language complaints alone from yesteryear. Rather left-pad and this, https://twitter.com/mitsuhiko/status/712624914071728128.

   It just seems like a real mess. In general tooling needs more work than anything, for all languages but JS is a good conversation piece on what's wrong.

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2. z1mm32m4nNov 2014
   Quick overview of the way Node works: http://www.nodebeginner.org

   Great tutorial to get up and running with a web framework (Express), database (MongoDB), and simple, functional app: http://cwbuecheler.com/web/tutorials/2013/node-express-mongo...

   I realize the title suggests free resources, but I've also found the $9.99 book Hands on Node.js to be very helpful.

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3. achalJun 2012
   I don't know of one that covers as much as this course, but for node beginners this is pretty good: http://www.nodebeginner.org/
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4. pooriaazimiJun 2012
   It's been a long since I watched "Introduction to Node.js with Ryan Dahl"[1], but although I think it was circa v0.4.0, it's not really outdated. It's a short talk, but it talks a little about Node's philosophy and I highly recommend watching it.

   I haven't watched Pedro Teixeira's tutorials[2], but many recommend it.

   But I personally think Manuel Kiessling's online book[3] is the best. It really teaches you to think asynchronously. I took a quick look and I don't think any of the modules he's used have had a significant change. Be sure to check it out.

   [1]: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jo_B4LTHi3I

   [2]: http://nodetuts.com

   [3]: http://www.nodebeginner.org

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5. xiaomaMay 2012
   That's an awful lot to throw at someone just starting. I'd say follow the install directions at nodejs.org and then do the tutorial at http://www.nodebeginner.org/

   If you need a brushup on js, there are a lot of other options for that including the free ebook Eloquent JavaScript.

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6. JPKabApr 2012
   This is a nice addition to other Node.js tutorials. But a few gripes I have: 1) No explanation of callbacks or event-driven architecture 2) Mac specific instructions only. Why would you limit your tutorial to a specific brand of hardware? Please include Linux instructions or at least a link. Not everyone who wants to code wants to overpay for their hardware. Macs are great, and they are priced as a luxury good, and are consequently completely unaffordable for developers in the non-Western world.

   I recommend that folks new to Node check out some much more in-depth tutorials that actually explain callbacks and event-driven design. Google for "Mixu's node book" and "The Node Beginner Book" for a more in-depth introduction to Node.

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