LearnBackend Development

Backend Development

Build APIs, databases, and server-side applications with Node.js, Python, and SQL.

8 modules42 hours32 lessonsBeginner

What you will learn

How servers, APIs, and the internet work under the hood

Node.js fundamentals and the JavaScript runtime

Building REST APIs with Express.js

Working with databases using SQL and NoSQL

Authentication and authorization with JSON Web Tokens

Handling errors, logging, and writing clean server code

Deploying backend applications to the cloud

Designing scalable system architectures

Introduction to Backend Development

Understand what backend development is, how servers work, and set up your development environment.

Node.js and Express

Master Node.js internals and build clean REST APIs with Express.js, middleware, and organised routing.

Databases and MongoDB

Understand relational and document databases, master MongoDB and Mongoose, and build robust data layers.

Authentication and Security

Implement secure user authentication with JWT and bcrypt, and protect your APIs from common vulnerabilities.

Advanced API Development

Apply professional API design patterns: best practices, error handling, file uploads, caching, and documentation.

Real Time Features

Build live applications with WebSockets and Socket.IO — from real-time chat to live dashboards.

Deployment and DevOps

Deploy Node.js APIs to the cloud, manage secrets, automate CI/CD pipelines, and monitor production applications.

Getting Hired as a Backend Developer

Navigate the job market, build a standout portfolio, ace backend interviews, and plan your career trajectory.

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