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Backend Developer

Learn server-side logic, REST APIs, and relational databases.

This is a learning roadmap: a suggested order through real guides, courses, and projects. It is not a certifiable, assessed course path.
Who it's for
Someone comfortable with JavaScript fundamentals who wants to build server-side systems.
Expected outcome
Able to design and build a REST API backed by a relational database.
8-12 weeks, self-pacedREST API designSQLNode.js/Express fundamentals

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Steps

  1. JavaScript FundamentalsCourseNot started
  2. Git, APIs & SQLCourseNot started
  3. API-Powered Lookup App projectProjectNot started
  4. Node.js guideGuideNot started
  5. Express guideGuideNot started
  6. PostgreSQL guideGuideOptionalNot started

Milestones

  • Understand REST API design
  • Understand relational data modeling