Backend Development Roadmap
Master backend development with Node.js, databases, and cloud services. This comprehensive roadmap will guide you through building scalable, secure, and maintainable server applications.
What You'll Learn
- Server-side programming with Node.js
- Database design and management
- API development and integration
- Security and authentication
- Cloud services and deployment
Prerequisites
- JavaScript fundamentals
- Basic understanding of HTTP/HTTPS
- Command line basics
- Git version control
Learning Path Structure
- Backend Fundamentals (6-8 weeks)
- Database Management (4-6 weeks)
- Advanced Concepts & Architecture (8-10 weeks)
Backend Development Fundamentals
Master the core concepts and tools needed for backend development.
Node.js Fundamentals
- Core Concepts
- Event loop and asynchronous programming
- Modules and package management
- Streams and buffers
- Error handling patterns
- Express.js Framework
- Routing and middleware
- Request/Response handling
- Template engines
- Error middleware
- API Development
- RESTful API principles
- GraphQL basics
- API documentation (Swagger/OpenAPI)
- Rate limiting and caching
Database Management
- SQL Databases
- PostgreSQL fundamentals
- Schema design and normalization
- Indexing and optimization
- Transactions and ACID properties
- NoSQL Databases
- MongoDB basics
- Document modeling
- Aggregation pipeline
- Performance optimization
- ORMs and ODMs
- Prisma ORM
- Mongoose ODM
- Data validation
- Migration strategies
Authentication & Security
- Authentication Strategies
- JWT implementation
- OAuth 2.0 and OpenID Connect
- Session management
- Password hashing
- Security Best Practices
- Input validation
- XSS and CSRF prevention
- SQL injection prevention
- Security headers
Recommended Learning Resources
- Node.js Documentation
- Express.js Guide
- MongoDB University
- OWASP Security Guide
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Frequently Asked Questions
How should I follow this roadmap?
Start from the beginning and progress through each section sequentially. Each section builds upon knowledge from previous ones, so it's important to follow them in order for the best learning experience.
How long will it take to complete?
Completion time varies based on your prior experience and how much time you can dedicate to learning. On average, individuals spend between 3-6 months to complete this roadmap when studying part-time.
Are the resources recommended in the roadmap free?
We include a mix of free and paid resources. Many of the documentation and tutorial resources are completely free, while some of the more comprehensive courses may require payment. We always try to include free alternatives where possible.