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Section 1: Working with Child Processes in Node.js
  1. Introduction to Child Processes in Node.js
  2. Creating and Managing Child Processes
  3. Using child_process.spawn() and child_process.exec()
  4. Key Differences and Use Cases for spawn and exec
  5. Communication Between Parent and Child Processes
  6. Sending and Receiving Messages
  7. Handling Standard Input/Output (stdin, stdout, stderr)
  8. Handling Errors and Exits in Child Processes
  9. Managing Errors in Child Processes
  10. Implementing Retries and Handling Process Exits
  11. Real-World Use Cases for Child Processes
  12. Using Child Processes for CPU-Intensive Tasks
Section 2: Scaling Node.js Applications with Clustering
  1. Introduction to Clustering in Node.js
  2. Understanding the Need for Clustering
  3. How Clustering Works in Node.js
  4. Creating a Basic Cluster
  5. Using the cluster Module to Create Worker Processes
  6. Handling Worker Processes with the cluster.fork() Method
  7. Load Balancing with Clusters
  8. How Node.js Distributes Requests Across Worker Processes
  9. Monitoring and Restarting Failed Workers
  10. Scaling Beyond a Single Machine
  11. Using Clustering in Conjunction with Load Balancers (e.g., Nginx)
  12. Optimizing Performance with Clustering
  13. Best Practices for Scaling Node.js Applications Using Clustering
  14. Monitoring Cluster Performance
Section 3: Scaling and Performance Optimization in MongoDB
  1. Mastering Indexing for Faster Queries
  2. Query Optimization: Boosting Performance in MongoDB
  3. Write Concerns and Read Concerns: Ensuring Data Integrity
  4. Aggregation Framework Deep Dive: Powerful Data Processing
  5. Data Modeling in MongoDB: Designing Efficient Schemas
  6. Powering Queries with $lookup: A Beginner’s Guide
  7. Handling Large Datasets Efficiently in MongoDB
  8. Sharding in MongoDB: Scaling Your Database
  9. Partitioning Strategies: Organizing Data for Performance
  10. Multi-Document Transactions Explained: ACID in Action
  11. Replication in MongoDB: Ensuring High Availability
  12. MongoDB Triggers: Automating Database Events
  13. Exploring Advanced Features in MongoDB Atlas
Section 4: Compression in Web Applications
  1. Understanding the Need for Compression
  2. Overview of Common Compression Algorithms (Gzip, Brotli, Deflate)
  3. Choosing the Right Compression Algorithm for Your Application
  4. Using the zlib Module for Compression
  5. Compressing and Decompressing Data Streams
  6. Benefits of Compressing HTTP Responses
  7. Impact of Compression on CPU and I/O Performance
  8. Balancing Compression Efficiency with Performance
Section 5: Multithreading in Node.js
  1. Introduction to Multithreading in Node.js
  2. Understanding Single-Threaded vs. Multi-Threaded Environments
  3. How Node.js Handles Concurrency with the Event Loop
  4. The Role of Worker Threads in Node.js
  5. Introduction to the worker_threads Module
  6. When to Use Worker Threads in Node.js
  7. Creating and Managing Worker Threads
  8. Creating Worker Threads Using the Worker Class
  9. Passing Data Between the Main Thread and Worker Threads
  10. Handling Messages and Events Between Threads
  11. Understanding SharedArrayBuffer and Atomics in Node.js
  12. Managing Shared Memory for Performance-Critical Applications
  13. Impact of Multithreading on Application Performance
  14. Optimizing Thread Usage for Maximum Efficiency
  15. Combining Worker Threads with Other Concurrency Models (e.g., Clustering)
Section 6: Cryptography in Node.js
  1. Introduction to Cryptography in Node.js
  2. Overview of the crypto Module in Node.js
  3. Hashing Data
  4. Creating Hashes Using Algorithms Like SHA-256
  5. Salting and Hashing Passwords for Secure Storage
  6. Encryption and Decryption
  7. Symmetric Encryption Using AES
  8. Asymmetric Encryption with RSA
  9. Encrypting and Decrypting Data with the crypto Module
  10. Generating and Managing Keys
  11. Generating Random Keys and Initialization Vectors (IVs)
  12. Storing and Retrieving Encryption Keys Securely
  13. Digital Signatures and Verification
  14. Creating Digital Signatures
  15. Verifying Digital Signatures
  16. Implementing HTTPS in Node.js
  17. Setting Up HTTPS Servers Using the https Module
  18. Using Certificates for Secure Data Transmission
  19. Best Practices for Cryptography in Node.js
  20. Common Pitfalls and How to Avoid Them
  21. Ensuring Secure Key Management
Section 7: Real-Time Communication with WebSockets
  1. Introduction to WebSockets
  2. Understanding the WebSocket Protocol
  3. Use Cases for WebSockets in Modern Applications
  4. Setting Up WebSockets in Node.js
  5. Introduction to the ws Module
  6. Installing and Configuring the ws Module
  7. Creating a WebSocket Server
  8. Setting Up a Basic WebSocket Server in Node.js
  9. Handling Client Connections and Messages
  10. Working with WebSocket Clients
  11. Creating a WebSocket Client in Node.js
  12. Sending and Receiving Messages Between Server and Client
  13. Broadcasting Messages to Multiple Clients
  14. Implementing Message Broadcasting in WebSocket Servers
  15. Handling Multiple Client Connections
  16. Understanding the Security Risks of WebSockets
  17. Implementing Authentication and Secure Connections with WebSockets
  18. Building a Real-Time Chat Application
  19. Implementing Real-Time Updates in a Web Application
  20. Best Practices for WebSockets in Production
  21. Handling Reconnections and Connection Failures
  22. Optimizing WebSocket Performance