By the end of this program, participants will have hands-on experience in designing and implementing server-side applications, working with databases, and building scalable APIs.
Understanding the role of back-end developers, databases, and web servers.
Set up a local development environment for a back-end application.
Learning about HTTP, web servers, and RESTful APIs.
Build a simple REST API using Node.js.
Introduction to relational databases, SQL queries, and database design.
Design and implement a relational database for a project.
Deep dive into SQL optimization and NoSQL databases like MongoDB.
Create and interact with a NoSQL database.
Techniques for securing APIs with authentication and user role management.
Implement user authentication with JWT tokens.
Building scalable APIs with Express.js and handling requests.
Build a CRUD API using Express.js.
Deploying applications on cloud platforms like AWS and Heroku.
Deploy a Node.js app on Heroku.
Understanding load balancing, caching, and microservices for scalable applications.
Design a scalable back-end architecture using microservices.
Building real-time applications using WebSockets and Socket.IO.
Build a real-time chat application.
Creating API documentation and testing APIs using tools like Postman.
Document and test an API endpoint using Postman.
Developing a comprehensive project plan for the final project.
Prepare a technical design and plan for your capstone project.
Final project to build a fully functional back-end application. Preparing for interviews.
Present your capstone project and participate in a mock interview.
