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Part 1: Node.js Overview and JavaScript Language

In Part 1, you will learn how Node.js works and why it is one of the most popular tools used to build web projects today. Together, we will set up the development environment and you will learn the details of the JavaScript language and how you can take advantage of its asynchronous programming.

This part includes the following chapters:

Chapter 1, Introduction to Node.js
Chapter 2, Setting Up the Development Environment
Chapter 3, JavaScript Fundamentals
Chapter 4, Asynchronous Programming

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