Backend Development

Backend Development Foundation Course
The Backend Development Foundation Course is designed for individuals who want to understand and build the invisible engines that power modern applications. This course introduces students to the core concepts, tools, and technologies used in backend development, including server-side programming, databases, APIs, and application architecture. Students will explore how data flows through systems, how servers handle requests, and how to build secure and scalable backend services. By the end of the course, learners will have hands-on experience working with backend tools and will be prepared to advance into more specialized backend or full-stack development paths.

Course Objectives

Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:

• Understand the fundamental principles of backend development and how servers, databases, and APIs work together.
• Identify key backend roles such as backend engineer, database administrator, DevOps engineer, and full-stack developer.
• Build basic server-side applications using a popular backend language/framework (e.g., Node.js)
• Work with relational and non-relational databases to store, retrieve, and manipulate data.
• Design and test RESTful APIs for communication between frontend and backend systems.
• Implement essential security practices such as authentication, authorization, and data protection.
• Deploy simple backend applications to cloud platforms and understand the basics of server hosting.
• Create a personalized backend learning roadmap to guide their progression into intermediate and advanced backend development topics.