Backend Development Online Training

Course Detail

This online training program is designed to equip participants with the essential skills and knowledge needed for backend development in web applications. Through a combination of theoretical lessons, hands-on coding exercises, and real-world projects, participants will gain proficiency in backend programming languages, databases, server-side frameworks, API development, security, testing, deployment, and more. The course emphasises practical application and problem-solving, ensuring participants are well-prepared for real-world backend development challenges.

Review each module to ensure a solid understanding, and join this course to start building your backend development skills today!

1. Introduction to Backend Development:

• Understand the role of backend development in web applications.
• Explore the difference between frontend and backend development.
• Learn about server-side programming and its significance in handling business logic and data processing.

2. Programming Languages:

• Backend programming language Python, Node.js, and PHP.
• Understand the syntax, data types, variables, and operators of the selected language.
• Work with basic control flow structures (if statements, loops).

3. Databases:

• Explore the concepts of databases and their importance in web development.
• Understand the differences between relational and NoSQL databases.
• Hands-on experience with popular databases like MySQL, PostgreSQL, or MongoDB.

4. Web Servers:

• Learn about web servers such as Apache and Nginx.
• Configure and deploy web servers to host web applications.

5. Server-Side Frameworks:

• Choose a backend framework based on the selected programming language.
• Understand the MVC architecture and how it’s implemented in the chosen framework.
• Build CRUD (Create, Read, Update, Delete) operations using the framework.

6. API Development:

• Understand the concept of APIs and their role in backend development.
• Develop RESTful APIs and handle HTTP methods (GET, POST, PUT, DELETE).
• Parse and generate JSON data for communication between the frontend and backend.

7. Authentication and Authorisation:

• Implement user authentication using methods like username/password, OAuth, or JWT.
• Set up role-based access control to manage user permissions.

8. Testing:

• Implement unit testing and integration testing for backend code.
• Use testing frameworks and tools such as JUnit, pytest, or Mocha.

9. Version Control:

• Learn the basics of version control systems, particularly Git.
• Collaborate on projects using Git for code versioning and branching.

10. Deployment and CI/CD:

– Deploy applications to production servers using platforms like AWS, or Azure.

– Implement CI/CD pipelines for automated testing and deployment.

11. Security:

– Follow best practices for securing web applications, including input validation and encryption.

– Understand common security vulnerabilities (SQL injection, XSS, CSRF) and methods to mitigate them.

12. Scalability and Performance Optimisation:

– Implement strategies for horizontal and vertical scaling of backend systems.

– Optimise code and database queries for improved performance.

13. Real-world Projects:

– Work on practical projects that involve building a complete backend for a web application.

– Apply learned concepts to solve real-world problems and challenges.

14. DevOps:

– Understand the principles of DevOps and its role in the development lifecycle.

– Collaborate effectively between development and operations teams.

15. Monitoring and Logging:

– Implement tools and techniques for monitoring server performance.

– Set up logging mechanisms for debugging and troubleshooting.