Build a 12-Factor Node.js App with Docker

Build a 12-Factor Node.js App with Docker

Build a scalable Node.js web app with Docker by applying concepts from the Twelve Factor App.
Last updated September 26, 2026
13 lessons
30m
No credit card needed.

A scalable Node.js app looks harder than it is.

You can write a Node.js app that works on your machine. Getting it to run the same way in production is a different problem.

Config, state, logging, and process management each need their own answer before an app is production-ready, and Docker adds a second layer of decisions on top of the ones Node.js already asks you to make.


This course builds one 12-factor Node.js app, principle by principle.

You separate config from code, treat backing services as attached resources, containerize the app with Docker, and end with a build that runs the same way in development and production.

This sits on the developer tools branch. The same Docker groundwork carries into Magento 2 Development Environment with Docker, Foundation step 2, when you are ready to get back on the main path. It is already in your Library account, no credit card needed.

You leave with an app built to the rules production actually runs on.

Meet the instructor

Mark Shust has over 25 years of real-life development experience and holds 6 Adobe Commerce certifications. He has helped tens of thousands of developers all over the world learn and improve their Magento skills through courses, lessons and tutorials.

Mark's passion is taking complex topics and simplifying them down into easy-to-understand concepts. He enjoys teaching others, and strives getting you to that "ah ha!" moment as quickly as possible.

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Back End Server Engineer

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Step-by-step

This course breaks down Magento's complexities into easy-to-understand lessons that teach you exactly what you need to know, when you need to know it.

And you'll also not only get full access to the underlying source code which you can reference for years to come, but also a 24/7 Magento AI tutor to help you out when you get stuck.

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Twelve-Factor App methodology
Unravel the complexities of building scalable, maintainable applications by understanding and applying the Twelve-Factor App principles to your Node.js projects.
Docker containerization
Demystify Docker and learn how to use it for consistent development, testing, and production environments, solving the "it works on my machine" problem once and for all.
Scalable Node.js architecture
Learn to structure your Node.js applications for scalability from the ground up, ensuring your projects can grow with your business needs.
Environment configuration
Get comfortable managing configuration across different environments, eliminating the headaches of environment-specific bugs and deployment issues.
Deployment strategies
Gain practical knowledge on deploying your containerized applications, making the leap from development to production smooth and reliable.
Logging and monitoring
Implement effective logging and monitoring strategies to gain visibility into your application's performance and behavior in production.
I can hardly think of a way to improve your already exceptional content. The delivery style is great;natural, conversational, and comprehensive.
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Software EngineerStripe
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Prerequisites

  • Basic understanding of Node.js

  • Familiarity with JavaScript

  • Basic knowledge of web dev concepts

  • Understanding of command-line interfaces

  • Willingness to tackle complex concepts

Everything to succeed

13 step-by-step lessons
30m of on-demand video
Full source code
Enhanced lesson transcripts
Tech-friendly closed captions
Multi-language support

What you'll learn

Each video lesson can be played back & referenced as many times as you wish at slow or fast speed.

Perfect AI-enhanced tech-friendly closed captions available in 9 languages:
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1 module
13 lessons
30m video
Last updated September 26, 2026

The curriculum was expertly curated using our proprietary linear learning methodology. This ensures concepts are taught in the correct order, so you never feel lost or overwhelmed.

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Who should take this course?

Node.js developers struggling with application scalability and deployment.
Backend developers seeking to modernize their skillset with containerization.
DevOps enthusiasts aiming to bridge the gap between development and operations.
Startup CTOs and tech leads looking to implement best practices for scalable applications.
Full-stack developers wanting to enhance their backend and deployment capabilities.
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