Node.js Tutorial - 21 - Events Module

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8 min, 28 sec

A detailed explanation of Node.js's events module, using a real-life analogy and practical coding examples.

Summary

  • Introduction to the events module in Node.js and its practical usage through an analogy and coding examples.
  • Explanation of events, how to emit custom events, and how to respond to them using the event emitter class.
  • Demonstration of passing arguments with events and registering multiple listeners to an event.
  • Emphasis on the non-blocking nature of event-driven programming, a core concept in Node.js.

Chapter 1

Introduction to Node.js Events Module

0:06 - 1 min, 19 sec

Introduction to the events module in Node.js and an analogy to understand events and responses.

Introduction to the events module in Node.js and an analogy to understand events and responses.

  • Events module allows working with events in Node.js, which are actions that can trigger responses in the application.
  • An analogy is presented where placing an order for a pizza is the event, and baking the pizza is the response.

Chapter 2

Using the Event Emitter Class

1:25 - 1 min, 14 sec

Demonstration of importing the event emitter class and emitting an 'order placed' event.

Demonstration of importing the event emitter class and emitting an 'order placed' event.

  • The event emitter class is imported from the events module.
  • An instance of the event emitter class is created and used to emit an 'order placed' event.

Chapter 3

Registering Event Listeners

2:38 - 1 min, 38 sec

Explanation of how to register listeners to respond to events using the event emitter instance.

Explanation of how to register listeners to respond to events using the event emitter instance.

  • Listeners are registered to events using the 'on' method.
  • An arrow function is added as a listener that logs 'order received' and 'baking a pizza' when the event is emitted.

Chapter 4

Passing Data with Events

4:16 - 1 min, 27 sec

Showing how to pass arguments with events and how listeners automatically receive them.

Showing how to pass arguments with events and how listeners automatically receive them.

  • Arguments are passed to listeners by emitting an event with additional arguments.
  • A listener is shown to accept and log the size and toppings of a pizza order.

Chapter 5

Multiple Listeners and Non-Blocking Execution

5:43 - 2 min, 37 sec

Registering multiple listeners for the same event and demonstrating the non-blocking nature of events.

Registering multiple listeners for the same event and demonstrating the non-blocking nature of events.

  • Multiple listeners can be registered for the same event.
  • The non-blocking nature of event-driven programming is exemplified by adding a log statement before event emission.

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