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A Beginner's Guide to Backend Development
on-demand course

A Beginner's Guide to Backend Development

with Devslopes LLC by Mark Price
September 2018
Beginner to intermediate
11h 19m
English
Packt Publishing
Closed Captioning available in English

Overview

In this 11-hr course, you'll take your first dive into backend development. Learn how to work with JavaScript, Node.js, MongoDB, and RESTful APIs to set up powerful backends for your web and mobile applications. By the end, you'll have built your own REST API from scratch and gained foundational skills to expand upon.

What I will be able to do after this course

  • Understand the basics of JavaScript and ES6 for backend development.
  • Learn how to set up and utilize Node.js for building backends.
  • Dive into database management with MongoDB.
  • Design and implement REST APIs using industry best practices.
  • Apply the skills to create your own functioning backend for applications.

Course Instructor(s)

The course is created by Mark Price and the Devslopes LLC team. Mark has years of experience in software development, with a focus on modern web technologies. He brings his practical knowledge to the course, ensuring learners not only learn the concepts but can also apply them in real-world scenarios. Known for his engaging and detailed teaching style, Mark is committed to helping learners achieve technical growth.

Who is it for?

This course is perfect for individuals new to backend development, particularly those who have basic coding knowledge and are eager to expand their skills. It's suitable for web and mobile developers looking to set up their own backend systems, or for anyone aiming to understand backend technologies for a side project or as part of a career shift into software development.

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Publisher Resources

ISBN: 9781789806168