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Backend Development and API Engineering
Backend development powers the logic, database interactions, and performance of web applications. This course provides foundational and practical knowledge in backend technologies, equipping learners to build secure, scalable, and efficient web applications. Whether you're an aspiring web developer, a software engineer, or someone looking to understand server-side development, this course will teach you how to build APIs, work with databases, and manage authentication and server deployment.
You will gain hands-on experience using Node.js, Express.js, MongoDB, PostgreSQL, REST APIs, and authentication methods like JWT and OAuth. The course also includes labs and projects where you’ll build real-world applications. By the end of this course, you will be able to design and implement robust backend systems and deploy them to cloud platforms.
Course Modules
Module 1
- Introduction to Backend Development
- Frontend vs Backend Responsibilities
- Overview of Backend Architecture
- Introduction to HTTP & APIs
- Environment Setup (Node.js, VS Code, Git)
- Hands-On Lab: Build a Simple Local Server
Module 2
- Working with Express.js
- Routing and Middleware
- Handling HTTP Methods and Requests
- Creating a RESTful API
- Project Structure Best Practices
- Hands-On Lab: Create a Mini API
Module 3
- Introduction to Databases
- Using MongoDB with Mongoose
- Using PostgreSQL with Sequelize
- Database Relationships & Schemas
- CRUD Operations with Databases
- Hands-On Lab: Build a CRUD API with MongoDB
Module 4
- Authentication and Authorization
- JWT-based Authentication
- OAuth2 Basics
- Role-based Access Control (RBAC)
- Securing Routes and Sensitive Data
- Hands-On Lab: User Auth System
Module 5
- API Documentation with Swagger
- Testing APIs with Postman and Jest
- Error Handling and Logging
- Deploying to Render/Heroku/Vercel
- Final Project: Full Backend API
- Submit: Final Backend App with Auth and DB
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