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Backend Development

Master server-side development, databases, authentication and production-ready APIs.

Node.jsExpress.jsMongoDBMySQLREST APIs
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Course Overview

Learn by building real skills step by step.

Learn how modern backend systems work from the ground up. This course covers Node.js servers, API design, databases, authentication and testing so you can build secure application backends.

Learn the fundamentals

Build a clear foundation before moving into advanced workflows.

Build practical projects

Apply each stage of learning through focused project work.

Prepare for real development workflows

Practice the tools and processes used to complete real work.

Technology Stack

Tools and technologies covered

Core

  • MongoDB
  • MySQL
  • REST APIs
  • JWT Authentication

Frameworks

  • Node.js
  • Express.js
  • Socket.IO

Tools

  • Postman

Deployment

  • Deployment basics

Learning Modules

What you will learn

01Node.js runtime and backend architectureFocused learning with practical application.

Main topics

  • Node.js runtime
  • backend architecture
02Express routing, middleware and error handlingFocused learning with practical application.

Main topics

  • Express routing
  • middleware
  • error handling
03MongoDB and MySQL database designFocused learning with practical application.

Main topics

  • MongoDB
  • MySQL database design
04REST API development and Postman testingFocused learning with practical application.

Main topics

  • REST API development
  • Postman testing
05Authentication, authorization and deployment basicsFocused learning with practical application.

Main topics

  • Authentication
  • authorization
  • deployment basics

Projects You'll Build

Portfolio-ready practice

Authentication-ready REST API

Apply the course concepts in a focused, practical build.

Technologies used

Node.jsExpress.jsMongoDB
Build secure backend APIs

Database-backed student or inventory system

Apply the course concepts in a focused, practical build.

Technologies used

Express.jsMongoDBMySQL
Connect applications to databases

Real-time notification or chat API

Apply the course concepts in a focused, practical build.

Technologies used

MongoDBMySQLREST APIs
Test and document server endpoints

Skills and outcomes

Skills students will gain

  • Build secure backend APIs
  • Connect applications to databases
  • Test and document server endpoints
  • Prepare backend projects for deployment

By the end

What students should be able to build

  • Authentication-ready REST API
  • Database-backed student or inventory system
  • Real-time notification or chat API

Ready to Start?

Ready to Start Backend Development?

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