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// BACKEND
DEVELOPER
ROADMAP

Server-side programming. Databases. APIs. Authentication. Deployment. Everything you need to build and ship backend systems.

6
Modules
18
Weeks
2
Tracks
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Prerequisites:
Basic computer skillsCommand line basics10-15 hrs/week
Curriculum
M01

PROGRAMMING FUNDAMENTALS

4 WEEKSFOUNDATION
Start Here

Master a programming language before diving into backend specifics. Python is recommended for beginners; Node.js if you know JavaScript.

Python Track

[Practice]
  • 01Variables, data types, operators
  • 02Control flow: if/else, loops
  • 03Functions and modules
  • 04Object-oriented programming
  • 05Error handling with try/except
  • 06Working with files and JSON

JavaScript/Node.js Track

[Practice]
  • 01ES6+ syntax and features
  • 02Asynchronous programming
  • 03Promises and async/await
  • 04Node.js runtime basics
  • 05npm package management
  • 06CommonJS vs ES Modules
Checkpoint

Build a CLI tool that processes data from files

M02

DATABASES & SQL

3 WEEKSDATA LAYER

Learn to store, retrieve, and manipulate data. Start with relational databases before exploring NoSQL options.

SQL Fundamentals

[Practice]
  • 01Database design and normalization
  • 02CRUD operations: SELECT, INSERT, UPDATE, DELETE
  • 03JOINs: INNER, LEFT, RIGHT, FULL
  • 04Aggregations: GROUP BY, HAVING
  • 05Indexes and query optimization
  • 06Transactions and ACID properties

Database Systems

[Practice]
  • 01PostgreSQL setup and psql CLI
  • 02Database migrations
  • 03Connection pooling
  • 04Backup and restore
  • 05Introduction to NoSQL (MongoDB)
  • 06When to use SQL vs NoSQL
Checkpoint

Design a database schema for an e-commerce application

M03

API DEVELOPMENT

4 WEEKSINTERFACE

Build the communication layer between frontend and backend. REST is the foundation; GraphQL is a powerful alternative.

REST APIs

  • 01HTTP methods and status codes
  • 02RESTful design principles
  • 03Request/response handling
  • 04Route parameters and query strings
  • 05Request validation
  • 06Error handling and responses

Framework Deep Dive

  • 01Flask or FastAPI (Python)
  • 02Express.js (Node.js)
  • 03Middleware patterns
  • 04API versioning
  • 05Rate limiting
  • 06CORS configuration
Checkpoint

Build a RESTful API with full CRUD operations

M04

AUTHENTICATION & SECURITY

2 WEEKSSECURITY

Protect your applications and user data. Authentication verifies identity; authorization controls access.

Authentication

  • 01Password hashing (bcrypt, argon2)
  • 02Session-based authentication
  • 03JWT tokens and refresh tokens
  • 04OAuth 2.0 fundamentals
  • 05Social login integration
  • 06Multi-factor authentication

Security Practices

  • 01OWASP Top 10 vulnerabilities
  • 02SQL injection prevention
  • 03XSS and CSRF protection
  • 04Input sanitization
  • 05HTTPS and TLS
  • 06Environment variables for secrets
Checkpoint

Add secure user authentication to your API

M05

TESTING & QUALITY

2 WEEKSRELIABILITY

Write tests to ensure your code works correctly and continues to work as you make changes.

Testing Fundamentals

  • 01Unit testing with pytest/Jest
  • 02Integration testing
  • 03API endpoint testing
  • 04Mocking external services
  • 05Test fixtures and factories
  • 06Code coverage metrics

Code Quality

  • 01Linting (pylint, ESLint)
  • 02Code formatting (Black, Prettier)
  • 03Type hints (Python) / TypeScript
  • 04Documentation standards
  • 05Code review best practices
  • 06Pre-commit hooks
Checkpoint

Achieve 80%+ test coverage on your API project

M06

DEPLOYMENT & DEVOPS

3 WEEKSPRODUCTION

Get your application running in production. Learn containers, CI/CD, and cloud deployment.

Containerization

  • 01Docker fundamentals
  • 02Writing Dockerfiles
  • 03Docker Compose for development
  • 04Container networking
  • 05Volume management
  • 06Multi-stage builds

Deployment

  • 01Linux server basics
  • 02Nginx reverse proxy
  • 03CI/CD with GitHub Actions
  • 04Cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, Heroku)
  • 05Environment configuration
  • 06Logging and monitoring basics
Checkpoint

Deploy your API to a cloud platform with CI/CD

// Career Output

Upon completion, you will have the skills to build production-ready backend systems and contribute to professional development teams.

Job Titles

  • Backend Developer
  • API Engineer
  • Python Developer
  • Node.js Developer
  • Software Engineer

What You Build

  • REST & GraphQL APIs
  • Database architectures
  • Authentication systems
  • Microservices
  • CI/CD pipelines
// Initialize Training Sequence

START WITH PYTHON

Begin Module 01 with our interactive Python exercises. Build syntax fluency before moving to databases and APIs.

python --practice