Backend & Databases

Introduction to backend development and database management

3-6 monthsBeginner → AdvancedBackend & Databases
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Complete Tech Stack

Learn the essential technologies used by professional web developers

Backend Development

  • Node.js - JavaScript runtime environment
  • Express.js - Web application framework
  • REST APIs - Representational State Transfer
  • GraphQL - Query language for APIs

Database Management

  • PostgreSQL - Relational database system
  • MongoDB - NoSQL document database
  • MySQL - Popular relational database
  • Database Design - Schema and relationships

Security & Authentication

  • JWT Authentication - JSON Web Tokens
  • OAuth 2.0 - Authorization framework
  • Password Hashing - bcrypt, argon2
  • API Security - Rate limiting, CORS

Cloud & Deployment

  • Docker - Containerization platform
  • AWS - Amazon Web Services basics
  • Azure - Microsoft cloud platform
  • CI/CD - Continuous Integration/Deployment

Real-World Projects

Build a portfolio of impressive projects that showcase your skills

E-commerce API

Intermediate

Build a complete backend API for an online shopping platform

Key Features:

  • User management
  • Product catalog
  • Order processing
  • Payment integration
4-5 weeks

Authentication System

Intermediate

Create a secure user authentication and authorization system

Key Features:

  • User registration
  • Login/logout
  • Password reset
  • Role-based access
3-4 weeks

Scalable Backend Service

Advanced

Design and implement a high-performance backend service

Key Features:

  • Microservices architecture
  • Load balancing
  • Caching strategies
  • Database optimization
6-8 weeks

Real Client Backend

Professional

Work on actual client backend projects with mentorship

Key Features:

  • Client requirements
  • API documentation
  • Performance monitoring
  • Production deployment
8-10 weeks

24-Week Learning Journey

A structured path from beginner to professional web developer

1

Node.js Fundamentals

Week 1-3

Learn server-side JavaScript and Node.js ecosystem

Topics Covered:

Node.js basicsNPM packagesFile system operationsHTTP modules
2

Express.js & APIs

Week 4-6

Build RESTful APIs with Express.js framework

Topics Covered:

Express setupRoutingMiddlewareRequest/Response handling
3

Database Integration

Week 7-10

Connect and manage databases with your applications

Topics Covered:

SQL basicsDatabase connectionsORM/ODMQuery optimization
4

Authentication & Security

Week 11-14

Implement secure authentication and authorization

Topics Covered:

JWT tokensPassword hashingSession managementSecurity best practices
5

Advanced Backend Topics

Week 15-18

Learn advanced backend development concepts

Topics Covered:

MicroservicesCachingMessage queuesAPI documentation
6

Cloud & Production

Week 19-24

Deploy and manage applications in production

Topics Covered:

Docker containersCloud platformsCI/CD pipelinesMonitoring