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Backend API Engineering

Backend API Engineering

Advanced8 weeks7 modules

Architect production-grade Node.js systems, design resilient PostgreSQL databases, and master JWT Authentication and Clean Architecture.

Course overview

The Engine Room: API Architecture & Security

The backend is the soul of any application. In this track, we go deep into the server-side, focusing on performance, security, and clean code. You will learn to build APIs that are not just working, but are resilient and professional.

Focus Areas:

  • Node.js Internals: Understand the Event Loop and how servers actually handle thousands of concurrent users.
  • Database Modeling: Master MongoDB Schema design and advanced indexing.
  • Security: Implement JWT Token Rotation, Refresh Tokens, and Role-Based Access Control (RBAC).
  • Clean Architecture: Decouple your business logic from your framework for ultimate maintainability.

Course outline

⚙️ Module 1-2: Server Design

Node.js Internals and Express Architecture.

💾 Module 3: Persistent Data

Advanced MongoDB Database Design and Modeling.

🔒 Module 4-6: Security & Auth

Authentication, JWT Strategy, and RBAC Authorization.

🏛️ Module 7: Clean Code

Implementing Clean Architecture and Enterprise Patterns.

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