By the end of this course, learners will be able to analyze the architecture of a real-time chat application, implement server-side logic using Node.js, construct and style a client-side interface with HTML and CSS, manage user input and validation, and apply foundational networking and socket programming concepts to enable real-time communication.
This course provides a practical, case-study-driven approach to building a chat application from the ground up. Learners progress step by step through creating the server, designing the client interface, handling usernames, executing the application, and implementing individual messaging features. Core networking principles are introduced in context, allowing learners to clearly understand how client–server communication works in real-time systems.
By completing this course, learners gain hands-on experience with Node.js and socket-based communication, strengthening their ability to design interactive, event-driven web applications. What makes this course unique is its focused, end-to-end implementation of a real-world chat use case, bridging conceptual understanding with practical development. This makes the course ideal for beginners and early-career developers seeking applied experience in real-time web application development.
This module introduces learners to the fundamental concepts required to build a basic chat application using JavaScript and Node.js. It explains the overall architecture of a real-time chat system, including client–server communication using sockets, and guides learners through creating the initial server and client setup. Learners also explore how HTML and CSS are used to construct and style the chat interface for usability.
涵盖的内容
4个视频3个作业
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4个视频•总计23分钟
Introduction to Chat Using JS•4分钟
Create Index File Basic•6分钟
Create HTML Basic•5分钟
Add Style in HTML•7分钟
3个作业•总计50分钟
Chat Application Foundations•30分钟
Introduction and Project Setup•10分钟
HTML Structure and Styling•10分钟
User Input and Application Flow
第 2 单元•小时 后完成
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This module focuses on capturing and managing user input within the chat application. Learners implement username prompting and validation logic using JavaScript, integrate user data between client and server, and execute the application to verify correct runtime behavior. The module emphasizes proper input handling and program flow in interactive applications.
涵盖的内容
5个视频3个作业
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5个视频•总计25分钟
Prompt for Username in HTML Part 1•6分钟
Prompt for Username in HTML Part 2•7分钟
Prompt for Username in HTML Part 3•6分钟
Prompt for Username in Index•2分钟
Run of program•3分钟
3个作业•总计50分钟
User Input and Application Flow•30分钟
Prompt for Username in HTML•10分钟
Username Integration and Program Execution•10分钟
Messaging Features and Networking Concepts
第 3 单元•小时 后完成
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This module extends the chat application by introducing individual user tracking, targeted message delivery, and foundational networking concepts. Learners explore real-time communication using socket programming, observe client–server message flow, and gain conceptual understanding of networking principles that support chat-based systems.
涵盖的内容
4个视频3个作业
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4个视频•总计25分钟
Adding Individual User•6分钟
Individual Message Send DEMO•4分钟
Networking Concepts Part 1•8分钟
Networking Concepts Part 2•6分钟
3个作业•总计50分钟
Messaging Features and Networking Concepts•30分钟
Latency testing is not discussed.•10分钟
Networking Fundamentals for Chat Applications•10分钟
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