About This BookWork with JSON, XML, web sockets to make the most of asynchronous programmingExtensive code samples covering Express 4 and Socket.IOLearn how to process data with streams and create specialized streamsPacked with practical recipes taking you from the basics to extending Node with your own modulesWho This Book Is ForIf you have some knowledge of JavaScript and want to build fast, efficient, scalable client-server solutions, then Node Cookbook Second Edition is for you. Knowledge of Node will be an advantage but is not required. Experienced users of Node will be able to improve their skills.What You Will LearnCreate different kinds of serversManipulate all kinds of dataInterface with various databasesUse streams for efficient, powerful data shufflingCreate real-time appsCreate command-line appsWrite and publish your own modulesWork with the Express frameworkGet to grips with the module ecosystemExplore with external remote APIsLearn various security, encryption, and authentication techniquesIn DetailNode Cookbook Second Edition shows you how to transfer your JavaScript skills to server-side programming. It will talk you through the various server-side scenarios, often saving you time and effort by demonstrating best practices and showing you how to avoid security faux pas.Beginning with making your own web server, the recipes are designed to allow smooth progression through Node in order to help you design full web applications, command-line applications, and Node modules.There's also extensive coverage on using popular frameworks such as Express 4 and Socket.IO, writing your own Node modules and different ways to take your apps live.