TECHNICAL
Backend Development (Node.js, Express.js, Databases & APIs)
Backend developers are the ones who write the server-side logic of web applications, set up databases, and integrate APIs. This course is designed to teach backend technologies such as Node.js, Express.js, SQL and NoSQL databases, and authentication, to assist learners in developing dynamic and scalable web applications.
You’ll learn how to set up the server, manage databases, create RESTful APIs, and incorporate authentication. Hands-on projects will solidify your understanding of the principles of backend development and make you a competent professionally.
Course Topics:
1. Introduction to Backend & Server-side Development:
Understanding the role of backend development in web applications
Setting up a server environment
2. Node.js & Express.js:
Learning the basics of Node.js, a JavaScript runtime built on Chrome's V8 engine
Using Express.js to build web servers and APIs
Implementing routing and middleware in Express
3. Databases:
Working with SQL databases like MySQL or PostgreSQL
Exploring NoSQL databases, specifically MongoDB
Designing and managing databases efficiently
4. Authentication & Security:
Implementing user authentication using JWT (JSON Web Tokens)
Understanding OAuth for third-party authentication
Using bcrypt for password hashing and sessions for managing user state
5. RESTful APIs & CRUD Operations:
Creating RESTful APIs that adhere to standard HTTP methods
Performing CRUD (Create, Read, Update, Delete) operations
6. Deployment:
Deploying applications to cloud platforms like AWS, Render, or Vercel
Projects You Will Build:
- User Authentication System (JWT-based Login/Signup)
- Social Media API (User Profiles, Posts, Likes, Comments, Follower )
- Real-time Chat Application (WebSockets & Socket.io)
- URL Shortener (Like Bit.ly, using Express & MongoDB)
What You Will Learn?
- Build backend applications with Node.js and Express.js
- Design and manage databases efficiently (SQL & NoSQL)
- Implement user authentication and security best practices
- Create and deploy RESTful APIs for real-world applications
Requirement For This Course