How Not to Node.js: Practical Guide to Node.js Anti-Patterns
Practical Guide: How Not to Node.js is a handbook for developers looking to recognize and fix common JavaScript and Node.js anti-patterns. Its listed topics include asynchronous code, event-loop behavior, error handling, environment management, logging, and memory leaks.
At a glance
- Uses real-world anti-patterns to explain how to identify, understand, and fix problematic code.
- Covers promises and async/await, callbacks, event-loop responsiveness, error handling, and memory leaks.
- Also addresses logging, environment variables, code smells, and application architecture.
- The description says the material is relevant to developers working with AI-assisted coding as well as code written by hand.
Reference price: $44.99
Price checked: Nov 14, 2026
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Pros
- The listed topics span both everyday JavaScript practices and Node.js concerns such as event-loop behavior and memory leaks.
- The publisher describes a progression from recognizing patterns and anti-patterns to refactoring and production-oriented issues.
Technical specifications
9 specifications| Publisher | Packt Publishing |
|---|---|
| Publication date | October 26, 2026 |
| Edition | 1st |
| Language | English |
| Print length | 260 pages |
| ISBN-10 | 1836648499 |
| ISBN-13 | 978-1836648499 |
| Weight listed | 1 pounds |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 7.5 x 0.59 x 9.25 inches |
Who is it for?
A good fit for
- Node.js developers who want to improve code maintainability and scaling practices.
- Early-career developers seeking guidance on asynchronous patterns.
- Experienced engineers dealing with performance or production concerns in Node.js applications.
- Developers who review or write AI-assisted Node.js code.
Less suited to
- Readers seeking a general introduction to programming or a guide to a language other than JavaScript and Node.js.
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Frequently asked questions
What subjects does How Not to Node.js cover?
The listing describes anti-patterns, asynchronous operations, promises and callbacks, event-loop behavior, error handling, logging, environment management, and memory leaks.
Who is the book aimed at?
The description identifies early-career Node.js developers and experienced engineers working through performance or production issues.
Does the book address AI-assisted development?
Yes. The listing says its guidance applies whether code is written by the reader or produced with AI in the development workflow.
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