Backend Dev Unpacked

35 min7 sessions

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Learn the fundamental concepts behind server-side development, from how apps talk to databases to keeping everything secure and fast. You'll understand the invisible engine powering modern applications.

What you'll achieve

Explain the client-server model and the role of backend development.

Describe what an API is and how RESTful APIs use HTTP methods and JSON.

Differentiate between SQL and NoSQL databases and their use cases.

Understand the concepts of authentication and authorization in securing applications.

Identify different caching strategies and their benefits for performance.

Compare monolithic and microservices architectures and their trade-offs.

Recognize the importance of error handling, logging, and monitoring in robust backend systems.