Backend Development
Learn how to build robust backend systems using Node.js, Express, and MongoDB. This course covers everything from setting up a server to creating RESTful APIs and implementing authentication systems.
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Course Schedule
Class Schedule
5 classes per week (Monday to Friday), 1.5 hours each class
Start Date: June 15, 2025
End Date: August 24, 2025
Credit Hours
8 credited hours per week
Price: $29
Scholarships available for eligible students
Meet Your Instructor
Naeem Uddin
Lead Instructor & Backend Specialist
Naeem Uddin is an experienced backend developer and Node.js specialist with a passion for teaching. With years of experience in creating robust server-side applications, Naeem brings practical knowledge and insights to help visually impaired students master backend development skills.
Why This Course Is Important For You
This course is important for you because it opens up a whole new dimension of web development. As a visually impaired learner, backend development offers a field where your skills can truly shine, as it focuses on logic, data structures, and functionality rather than visual design. The skills you'll learn are highly sought after in the job market, with Node.js and Express being among the most popular technologies for backend development. By mastering these technologies, you'll be able to build complete, functional applications that can serve as the foundation for various web and mobile services. Our project-based approach means you'll graduate with a real-world backend application in your portfolio that demonstrates your capabilities to potential employers. The dedicated project weeks at the end of the course give you time to apply everything you've learned with personalized guidance from our experienced mentors.
Course Overview
Our Backend Development course is designed for intermediate developers who want to learn server-side programming. Basic knowledge of JavaScript is required, but no prior backend experience is necessary.
Throughout this 10-week journey, you'll learn Node.js, Express, and MongoDB with a strong focus on building robust, secure APIs and server applications. All lessons are screen reader-friendly, and our instructors provide detailed explanations of complex concepts.
Course Schedule Details
- Weekly Schedule: 5 classes per week (Monday to Friday), 1.5 hours each class
- Credit Hours: 8 credited hours per week
- Instructor: Naeem Uddin
- Price: $29
- Start Date: June 15, 2025
By the end of this course, you'll be able to build complete backend systems with Node.js, Express, and MongoDB, and have the skills to continue learning more advanced topics in server-side development.
Weekly Course Content
Week 1: Introduction to Backend Development & Node.js Basics
Learn about server-side programming and get started with Node.js fundamentals.
Topics covered:
- Understanding frontend vs. backend development
- Introduction to Node.js and its architecture
- Setting up your development environment
- Working with the Node.js runtime
- Node.js module system (CommonJS and ES Modules)
- Using npm for package management
- Hands-on project: Creating your first Node.js application
Week 2: Asynchronous JavaScript & Node.js Core Modules
Master asynchronous programming in Node.js and explore core modules.
Topics covered:
- Callbacks and callback patterns
- Promises and async/await syntax
- Error handling in asynchronous code
- Working with the file system (fs module)
- Streams and buffers
- HTTP module and creating a basic server
- Hands-on project: Building a file processing utility
Week 3: Introduction to Express.js Framework
Learn how to use Express.js to build web applications and APIs.
Topics covered:
- Introduction to Express.js and its benefits
- Setting up an Express application
- Routing in Express
- Middleware concept and built-in middleware
- Request and response objects
- Template engines for server-rendered views
- Hands-on project: Building a simple Express application
Week 4: RESTful API Development with Express
Learn how to design and implement RESTful APIs using Express.
Topics covered:
- REST architecture principles
- Designing RESTful endpoints
- HTTP methods and status codes
- Route parameters and query strings
- Handling JSON data
- API testing with Postman
- Hands-on project: Building a RESTful API
Week 5: Introduction to MongoDB & Mongoose
Learn about NoSQL databases and how to use MongoDB with Node.js.
Topics covered:
- Introduction to NoSQL databases and MongoDB
- Setting up MongoDB (local and Atlas)
- CRUD operations in MongoDB
- Introduction to Mongoose ODM
- Creating schemas and models
- Basic data validation
- Connecting Express with MongoDB
- Hands-on project: Building a data-driven API
Week 6: Authentication & Authorization
Learn how to implement user authentication and authorization in your applications.
Topics covered:
- User authentication concepts
- Password hashing with bcrypt
- JSON Web Tokens (JWT)
- Implementing login and registration
- Role-based access control
- Protecting routes and resources
- Hands-on project: Building an authentication system
Week 7: API Security & Best Practices
Learn how to secure your APIs and implement best practices.
Topics covered:
- Common security vulnerabilities (OWASP)
- Input validation and sanitization
- Rate limiting and brute force protection
- CORS configuration
- Environment variables and configuration
- Logging and error handling
- Hands-on project: Securing an existing API
Week 8: Building a Full-Stack Application - Part 1
Apply your knowledge to build a complete backend for a full-stack application.
Topics covered:
- Project planning and architecture
- Setting up the project structure
- Designing the database schema
- Implementing core API endpoints
- Adding authentication and authorization
- Error handling and validation
- Project work: Starting your backend application
Week 9: Building a Full-Stack Application - Part 2
Continue building your backend application with advanced features.
Topics covered:
- Implementing advanced API endpoints
- File uploads and storage
- Email notifications
- Search functionality
- Performance optimization
- Testing and debugging
- Project work: Enhancing your backend application
Week 10: Project Completion & Deployment
Complete your project and learn how to deploy it to production.
Topics covered:
- Finalizing project features
- API documentation
- Testing and quality assurance
- Deployment options (Heroku, AWS, etc.)
- Setting up continuous integration/deployment
- Project presentation and review
- Final project: Completing and deploying your application
Learning Outcomes
By the end of this course, you will be able to:
- Build robust server-side applications with Node.js and Express
- Design and implement RESTful APIs following best practices
- Work with MongoDB databases using Mongoose
- Implement secure authentication and authorization systems
- Test and debug backend applications effectively
- Deploy backend applications to production environments
- Create a complete backend project for your portfolio
Prerequisites
- Basic JavaScript knowledge
- Understanding of web concepts
Accessibility
- NVDA screen reader recommended
- JAWS screen reader supported
- Keyboard navigation optimized
- Available in Hindi and Urdu
- All materials in accessible formats
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Schedule
5 classes per week (Monday to Friday), 1.5 hours each class
Credit Hours
8 credited hours per week
Price
$29