Back-End Development Path
Build Powerful Server-Side Applications
Master server-side programming, databases, APIs, and cloud infrastructure. Learn to build scalable, secure, and efficient back-end systems that power modern applications.
Learning Path Overview
A structured journey from version control to building production-ready server applications
Foundation
2 CoursesGit version control and back-end programming fundamentals
Data & APIs
2 CoursesDatabase design and RESTful API development
Security & Deployment
2 CoursesAuthentication, security, and application deployment
Course 1: Git & Version Control
Master the essential tool every developer needs
Git & Version Control Fundamentals
Objective: Learn to track changes, collaborate with others, and manage your codebase professionally using Git.
- Git basics: init, add, commit, status, and log
- Branching and merging strategies
- Working with remote repositories (GitHub, GitLab)
- Resolving merge conflicts
- Best practices for commit messages and workflows
Course 2: Back-End Programming
Build the foundation for server-side development
Back-End Programming Fundamentals
* Curriculum subject to change
Objective: Learn server-side programming to build scalable back-end applications.
- Server-side programming concepts and architecture
- Request/response lifecycle
- Working with modules and packages
- Web framework fundamentals
- Middleware and routing patterns
- Error handling and logging
Course 3: Database Design & Management
Store and manage data effectively
SQL & Database Fundamentals
* Curriculum subject to change
Objective: Master database design principles and SQL to build robust data storage solutions.
- Relational database concepts and design
- SQL: queries, joins, and aggregations
- Database normalization and modeling
- PostgreSQL or MySQL fundamentals
- NoSQL databases (MongoDB basics)
- ORMs and database integration
Course 4: API Development
Create robust interfaces for your applications
RESTful API Design & Development
* Curriculum subject to change
Objective: Design and build professional RESTful APIs that are scalable, secure, and well-documented.
- REST principles and API design patterns
- HTTP methods, status codes, and headers
- Request validation and error handling
- API documentation with OpenAPI/Swagger
- Rate limiting and pagination
- API versioning strategies
Course 5: Authentication & Security
Protect your applications and user data
Security Best Practices
* Curriculum subject to change
Objective: Implement secure authentication and protect your applications from common vulnerabilities.
- Authentication vs Authorization
- JWT tokens and session management
- OAuth 2.0 and social login integration
- Password hashing and encryption
- OWASP Top 10 vulnerabilities
- Input validation and SQL injection prevention
Course 6: Application Deployment
Deploy and scale your applications
Application Deployment
* Curriculum subject to change
Objective: Learn to deploy, monitor, and scale your back-end applications.
- Deployment strategies and best practices
- Container basics with Docker
- Environment configuration and secrets
- Logging and monitoring
- Performance optimization and caching
- Basic scaling strategies
Our Learning Philosophy
Learn by Building
Build real APIs and services throughout the course. Complete projects that demonstrate professional back-end skills.
Progressive Complexity
Start with simple endpoints and gradually build up to secure, scalable production systems.
Industry-Ready Skills
Learn the tools, patterns, and practices used by professional back-end developers in real companies.
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