Production Ready Backend Development: Building a Subscription API

A comprehensive course on building a production-ready subscription management system. Covers backend fundamentals, client-server communication, APIs, databases (SQL/NoSQL), architectures, and hands-on development using Node.js, Express, MongoDB, Arcjet, Upstash, and VPS deployment.

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Outline · 16 modules · quiz after each

01Introduction to Backend DevelopmentUnderstanding the critical role of backend development in handling data, security, and performance3 min

02Client-Server ArchitectureDefining the key components of the frontend: user, client, and interface2 min

03HTTP, DNS, and IP AddressesUnderstanding HTTP and HTTPS protocols for client-server communication2 min

04API FundamentalsDefining APIs using the restaurant waiter analogy6 min

05API Types and Backend FrameworksComparing RESTful APIs and GraphQL APIs3 min

06Relational DatabasesUnderstanding relational databases that use structured tables and rows2 min

07NoSQL and Database InteractionExploring non-relational (NoSQL) databases like MongoDB and Redis5 min

08Database Recap and Architecture IntroRecap of database types (SQL vs NoSQL) and ORM benefits1 min

09Backend ArchitecturesExamining Monolithic architecture and its unified codebase approach3 min

10Project Overview and DemoReviewing the features of the subscription tracking API to be built1 min

11Setting Up External ServicesSetting up Upstash for Redis, scheduling, and workflow automation8 min

12Project InitializationScaffolding a new project using the Express generator2 min

13Configuring ESLintInstalling and initializing ESLint for code quality4 min

14Creating the Express ServerImporting and initializing an Express application2 min

15Managing Environment VariablesInstalling and configuring the `dotenv` package5 min

16Organizing and Creating RoutesCreating modular route files for Auth, User, and Subscription resources8 min

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Duration3h 09m

Assessment14 questions · pass 70%

Quiz questions253

LanguageEnglish

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