BackEnd Development

Curriculum

• Month 1: Fundamentals of Back End Development
  • Week 1: Introduction to Back End Development
    • Overview of web development and the role of back-end developers.
    • Understanding client-server architecture.
    • Introduction to server-side programming languages (e.g., Python, Node.js).
    • Setting up the development environment.
    • Project:
      • Create a simple server using a chosen programming language.
  • Week 2: Server-Side Programming Basics
    • Basic syntax and constructs of the chosen server-side language.
    • Handling requests and responses.
    • Working with files and directories.
    • Error handling and logging.
    • Project:
      • Build a basic web server that handles various types of requests.
  • Week 3: Introduction to Databases
    • Overview of databases and data storage concepts.
    • Introduction to SQL and relational databases.
    • Basic CRUD operations (Create, Read, Update, Delete).
    • Setting up and connecting to a relational database.
    • Project:
      • Design and implement a database schema for a sample application.
  • Week 4: Advanced Database Management
    • Advanced SQL queries and joins.
    • Indexing and optimization.
    • Introduction to NoSQL databases (e.g., MongoDB).
    • Connecting to a NoSQL database.
    • Project:
      • Implement complex queries and optimizations in the sample application.
• Month 2: Building and Securing APIs
  • Week 5: Introduction to RESTful APIs
    • Understanding REST principles.
    • Creating RESTful endpoints.
    • Handling HTTP methods and status codes.
    • Introduction to API documentation (e.g., Swagger).
    • Project:
      • Develop basic RESTful API endpoints for the sample application.
  • Week 6: Advanced API Development
    • Securing APIs with authentication and authorization (e.g., JWT, OAuth).
    • Rate limiting and throttling.
    • Versioning and documentation best practices.
    • Project:
      • Implement authentication and security features in the API.
  • Week 7: Middleware and Routing
    • Introduction to middleware in back-end frameworks.
    • Creating and using custom middleware.
    • Advanced routing techniques.
    • Error handling and validation.
    • Project:
      • Enhance the API with middleware and advanced routing.
  • Week 8: Testing and Debugging
    • Importance of testing in back-end development.
    • Writing unit and integration tests.
    • Using testing frameworks (e.g., Mocha, Jest).
    • Debugging techniques and tools.
    • Project:
      • Write tests for the API and debug any issues found.
• Month 3: Advanced Concepts and Deployment
  • Week 9: Performance Optimization
    • Identifying performance bottlenecks.
    • Caching strategies (e.g., Redis).
    • Load balancing and scaling.
    • Monitoring and profiling.
    • Project:
      • Optimize the performance of the API and database.
  • Week 10: Introduction to Cloud Services
    • Overview of cloud computing and its benefits.
    • Introduction to cloud service providers (e.g., AWS, Azure, Google Cloud).
    • Setting up a server on the cloud.
    • Using cloud storage and databases.
    • Project:
      • Deploy the application to a cloud service provider.
  • Week 11: Continuous Integration and Deployment (CI/CD)
    • Understanding CI/CD principles.
    • Setting up a CI/CD pipeline.
    • Automating tests and deployments.
    • Using tools like Jenkins, GitHub Actions, or CircleCI.
    • Project:
      • Implement a CI/CD pipeline for the application.
  • Week 12: Final Project and Presentation
    • Developing a comprehensive back-end application.
    • Implementing best practices for security, performance, and scalability.
    • Presenting the final project and receiving feedback.
    • Discussion of career opportunities and further learning.