This course was funded by a wildly successful Kickstarter.
Do you want to code for the web? In this course: get a fundamental introduction to a fast growing JavaScript environment.
What is Node.js?
Node.js is a runtime environment that allows you to use JavaScript outside of a browser context. For instance, you can use it directly on a computer or server OS. It has support for HTTP and reading from/writing to files. Node.js is lightweight and efficient.
What are the benefits of Node.js?
Node is fast. Its code is written in plain JavaScript that is easy to understand. The Node Package Manager (NPM) is helpful. It is well-supported, popular, and has an active community of developers.
Node.js is free to install from www.nodejs.org. We use v6.11.2 LTS in this course.
Mammoth Interactive is a company that was formed in 2008 by John Bura. Mammoth Interactive has produced games for the iPhone, iPad, XBOX 360 and more. Their games have been sponsored by highly esteemed companies such as Nickelodeon.
Mammoth Interactive has a long history of providing support to other developers. Mammoth Interactive has been contracted to produce epic soundtracks, addicting levels, rock solid programming and business development.
In 2011 it was clear that there opportunity in the software education market. Mammoth Interactive has released 7 courses on Udemy.com with expert advice from our CEO John Bura. John has been programming since 1997 and teaching since 2002. John brings a unique perspective with his years of experience of teaching and real word experience running a software company. Since November of 2011 Mammoth Interactive has sold over 400k worth of education courses around the world. The courses have been featured on many websites such as Venture Beat, Expert Dojo, Cult of Mac, Macgams, and many more.
In 2012 Mammoth interactive started an educational software branch releasing Code Habit. Code Habit is software the teaches people how to develop software by habit.