Intermediate
Test Driven Development with Node.js
Master Test-Driven Development (TDD) by building a production-ready URL Shortener API using Fastify and PostgreSQL. In this hands-on course, you will design, test, and implement a fully functional backend service from scratch. Across 16 structured chapters, you’ll learn how to write effective unit and integration tests, structure a scalable Node.js application, integrate PostgreSQL cleanly, automate CI/CD pipelines, and prepare your service for real-world deployment. By the end, you’ll understand how to move from failing tests to clean architecture — and ship with confidence.
2 sections
5 chapters
3h
February 18, 2026
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About this Course
Master Test-Driven Development (TDD) by building a production-ready URL Shortener API using Fastify and PostgreSQL. In this hands-on course, you will design, test, and implement a fully functional backend service from scratch. Across 16 structured chapters, you’ll learn how to write effective unit and integration tests, structure a scalable Node.js application, integrate PostgreSQL cleanly, automate CI/CD pipelines, and prepare your service for real-world deployment. By the end, you’ll understand how to move from failing tests to clean architecture — and ship with confidence.
Prerequisites
- Familiarity with Node.js fundamentals
- Basic knowledge of REST APIs
- Understanding of SQL and relational databases