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APIs, Databases & Architecture

Backend Development

The Backend Development course trains students to build secure, scalable, and database-driven server-side applications. It is designed for learners who want to master APIs, business logic, and system architecture.

8–12 weeks
Some JS knowledge helpful
Backend Engineer
Practical API development projects
Database design training
Mentor support and code reviews
Resume and interview preparation

8w

Starts in

4+

Highlights

6

Skills Covered

Free

To Apply

Curriculum

Week-by-week breakdown of what you'll build and learn.

01

Week 1–2

Node.js Core

Runtime fundamentals, modules, file system, event loop, and async patterns with callbacks and promises.

02

Week 3–5

Express & REST APIs

Routing, middleware, error handling, request validation, and clean API design patterns.

03

Week 6–8

Databases & ORMs

PostgreSQL schema design, SQL queries, Prisma ORM, migrations, and real-world data modeling.

04

Week 9–12

Auth, Security & Deploy

JWT, OAuth flows, rate limiting, environment config, and production deployment best practices.

What You'll Learn

Every skill you gain, mapped out clearly.

Node.js and Express fundamentals
REST API development and backend architecture
Authentication, authorization, and security basics
PostgreSQL and database design concepts
ORM usage and query handling
Deployment, environment configuration, and performance basics

Who Should Join

This course is designed for you if…

1
Learners interested in APIs and databases
2
Frontend developers moving toward full-stack roles
3
Students aiming for backend engineering jobs
4
Developers who want to understand systems deeply

Technologies You'll Master

Learn the same tools used by developers at Google, Netflix, and thousands of startups worldwide.

Backend Development

Node.jsExpressJWTREST

Databases

PostgreSQLPrisma

Tools & Platforms

DockerGit

Course Outcomes

By the end of this program, you will be able to…

1

Build production-style backend services

2

Create secure and structured APIs

3

Work with real database-powered applications

4

Understand core backend engineering practices