Efficient Node.js A Beyond-the-Basics Guide 1st Edition By Samer Buna
Efficient Node.js: A Beyond-the-Basics Guide by Samer Buna is the first edition of a programming book published in early 2025 by O'Reilly Media. It is available for purchase in both physical and digital formats from a variety of retailers. Book Details
- Author: Samer Buna
- Publisher: O'Reilly Media, Inc.
- Publication Date (Paperback): February 18, 2025 (other sources cite Jan 21, 2025 or March 4, 2025 depending on the region)
- Publication Date (eBook): January 8, 2025
- Edition: 1st
- Print Length: 238 pages (paperback) or 370 pages (eBook estimate)
- ISBN-13 (Paperback): 978-1098145194
- ISBN-13 (eBook): 978-1098145156
Synopsis & ContentThe book is aimed at JavaScript developers who are comfortable with the basics and want to learn how to build and maintain complex, efficient Node.js applications. It follows a project-based approach and focuses on the native capabilities of Node.js before diving into external libraries. Key topics covered include:
- Understanding Node.js's native capabilities for effective use of its ecosystem libraries and tools.
- Utilizing modules and packages.
- Exploring event-driven architecture, streams, and child processes.
- Creating, testing, and maintaining efficient and scalable Node.js applications.
- Moving from fundamentals to advanced concepts like scaling, testing, and deployment.
ReviewsReviewers have praised the book as a great starting point for those new to Node.js who want to understand "what happens under the hood". One reviewer on Amazon.in noted that while most of the content is for beginners, the chapters on streams, child processes, and scaling were valuable even for mid/senior developers. The book is generally well-regarded for its clear explanations and practical examples.