Course Description

Master the backend of web development by learning how to build fast, scalable, and secure server-side applications using Node.js and Express.js. This course is perfect for beginners and intermediate developers aiming to strengthen their backend skills and understand how modern web applications work under the hood.

What you'll learn in this course?

• Build RESTful APIs using Node.js and Express.js

• Structure and organize backend projects with MVC architecture

• Connect and interact with databases using MongoDB and Mongoose (or PostgreSQL with Sequelize)

• Implement user authentication and authorization (JWT, OAuth)

• Handle file uploads, form data, and middleware logic

• Use Postman and Swagger to test and document APIs

• Work with asynchronous JavaScript, Promises, and async/await

• Manage application state and caching with tools like Redis

• Apply best practices for security, error handling, and code maintainability

• Deploy backend applications using Docker, CI/CD, and services like Render, Heroku, or Vercel

• Collaborate using Git and GitHub version control

• Understand the principles of clean code, scalability, and performance optimization