Backend Development

Understanding backend development and server-side programming concepts.

What is Backend Development?

Backend development involves server-side programming - the logic, databases and infrastructure that power web applications.

Key Components

Server

The computer that hosts your application and responds to requests.

Database

Storage system for your application's data.

API

Application Programming Interface for communication between systems.

Authentication

System for verifying user identity and permissions.

Backend Topics

Authentication and Security

• OAuth 2.0 - Understanding OAuth 2.0 authentication and authorisation protocols

API Development

• APIs - Understanding Application Programming Interfaces, REST principles and API design patterns

Data Management

• Databases - Understanding database types, design principles and data management strategies
• Databases Visualised - Visual guide to backend infrastructure, database types and cloud platforms
• Data validation and sanitisation

Server Infrastructure

• Server configuration and deployment
• Performance optimisation
• Scalability and load balancing

Popular Technologies

Programming Languages

• Node.js (JavaScript)
• Python
• Java
• Go
• Ruby

Databases

• PostgreSQL
• MySQL
• MongoDB
• Redis

Frameworks

• Express.js
• Django
• Spring Boot
• Laravel

Best Practices

• Use proper error handling
• Implement security measures
• Design scalable architectures
• Write clean, maintainable code
• Use version control
• Follow authentication best practices
• Implement proper logging and monitoring