So basic it's almost useless. It introduces you to including modules, package.json, and callbacks, but if you want to actually go further, there's not much help.
>When you are done, look at this list of extensive node at Stackoverflow:
OP: There's not a ton of resources for jumping into Node easily. The majority of the ones I've found haven't worked for me--however, that could just be me, not being an experienced programmer. I just took the Real Time Web with Node.js course at CodeSchool, and it was pretty good. I learned a lot, familiarized myself with certain modules and functions, and was able to come out of it feeling positive about the experience. Highly suggested.
http://howtonode.org
http://nodejs.org/documentation/tutorials
http://nodetuts.com/ (video tutorials)
http://blog.modulus.io/absolute-beginners-guide-to-nodejs
When you are done, look at this list of extensive node at Stackoverflow:
http://stackoverflow.com/questions/2353818/how-do-i-get-star...
Very infrequent updates. I was told that it shouldn't matter, but ran into several problems immediately when I tried some of their tuts.
> http://nodejs.org/documentation/tutorials
Only lists NodeSchool. Why not just list NodeSchool?
> http://nodetuts.com/ (video tutorials)
Last updated a year and a half ago.
http://blog.modulus.io/absolute-beginners-guide-to-nodejs
So basic it's almost useless. It introduces you to including modules, package.json, and callbacks, but if you want to actually go further, there's not much help.
>When you are done, look at this list of extensive node at Stackoverflow:
>http://stackoverflow.com/questions/2353818/how-do-i-get-star...
Pretty out of date as well.
OP: There's not a ton of resources for jumping into Node easily. The majority of the ones I've found haven't worked for me--however, that could just be me, not being an experienced programmer. I just took the Real Time Web with Node.js course at CodeSchool, and it was pretty good. I learned a lot, familiarized myself with certain modules and functions, and was able to come out of it feeling positive about the experience. Highly suggested.
Great tutorial to get up and running with a web framework (Express), database (MongoDB), and simple, functional app: http://cwbuecheler.com/web/tutorials/2013/node-express-mongo...
I realize the title suggests free resources, but I've also found the $9.99 book Hands on Node.js to be very helpful.