Node.js Backend Development : Beginner to Advanced

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Introduction to Node.js & Backend Fundamentals

Understand what Node.js is and why it’s used for backend development.

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Learning objectives Understand what Node.js is and why it is used for server-side development Set up Node.js locally and run your first scripts Understand modules, npm, and basic backend project structure

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Node.js Core APIs & Internals

Master Node’s internal architecture and core modules.

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Learning objectives Work with Node core APIs like fs, buffers, and events Understand the event loop, thread pool, and non-blocking I/O Build a small event-driven mini project

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HTTP & Building Servers with Core Node.js

Build servers using native Node.js (without frameworks).

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Learning objectives Understand the HTTP protocol and common methods/status codes Build and route requests in a core Node.js HTTP server Test endpoints and complete a hands-on challenge

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Express.js – Modern Backend Framework

Build scalable APIs using Express.

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Learning objectives Build REST APIs using Express and good project structure Design routes/controllers/middleware for maintainability Refactor into MVC-style architecture

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Databases – SQL, NoSQL & ORMs

Work with real production databases.

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Learning objectives Understand SQL vs NoSQL tradeoffs Set up PostgreSQL with Docker and use Drizzle ORM Design schemas, queries, and indexes for performance

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Authentication & Authorization

Build secure authentication systems.

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Learning objectives Understand authentication vs authorization and common flows Implement session auth and JWT auth Build role-based authorization and secure middleware

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MongoDB & Mongoose

Work with NoSQL databases.

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Learning objectives Set up MongoDB (local/Atlas) and connect via Mongoose Build CRUD APIs using MongoDB + Express Use aggregation pipelines for analytics queries

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Major Backend Project – URL Shortener

Build a production-ready backend project.

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Learning objectives Design a clean Express architecture for a real project Implement secure auth, validation, and URL shortening logic Build authorization-aware CRUD for user-owned resources

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Docker & Containerization

Learn DevOps fundamentals for backend developers.

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Learning objectives Understand containers, images, and common Docker workflows Containerize Node.js apps and optimize Docker builds Use Docker Compose for local multi-service development

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AWS Deployment (ECS + ECR)

Deploy backend services to the cloud.

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Learning objectives Understand Docker orchestration concepts Ship container images to ECR and deploy to ECS Debug health checks and clean up resources

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Backend Engineering Best Practices

Write professional, maintainable backend code.

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Learning objectives Learn professional backend project structure and conventions Standardize formatting, env config, and error handling Build health checks and consistent API responses

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Advanced Authentication System

Build enterprise-level auth systems.

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Learning objectives Implement secure password storage and token strategies Build refresh-token flows and logout/rotation Implement email-based password reset flows

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System Design Fundamentals

Think like a backend architect.

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Learning objectives Understand scaling patterns and architectural tradeoffs Learn key distributed systems concepts for backend design Design systems using queues, events, and consistency patterns

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Git & Open Source Workflow

Work like a professional developer.

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Learning objectives Understand Git internals and everyday workflows Handle merges/rebases and conflict resolution Use GitHub PR-based collaboration and open source contribution flow