Intermediate
Test Driven Development with Node.js
Build a production-ready URL Shortener API with Fastify, PostgreSQL, and Test-Driven Development. You’ll learn how to write reliable tests, structure a clean backend, connect to a real database, and prepare your service for deployment. By the end, you’ll know how to turn failing tests into working, maintainable production code.
8 sections
25 chapters
3h
February 18, 2026
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About this Course
Build a production-ready URL Shortener API with Fastify, PostgreSQL, and Test-Driven Development. You’ll learn how to write reliable tests, structure a clean backend, connect to a real database, and prepare your service for deployment. By the end, you’ll know how to turn failing tests into working, maintainable production code.
Prerequisites
- Familiarity with Node.js fundamentals
- Basic knowledge of REST APIs
- Understanding of SQL and relational databases
What You'll Learn
- Understand the Red → Green → Refactor cycle