Back-End Development

Back-End Development Course Syllabus

Course Overview

Welcome to the Back-End Development course! Get ready to dive into the world of server-side programming and see how it powers the magic behind the scenes. Throughout this course, we’ll explore server-side languages, frameworks, databases, and deployment strategies. By the end, you’ll be a pro at building, deploying, and managing robust back-end systems. Let’s get coding!

Course Objectives

• Master the principles of server-side development.
• Create applications using popular back-end programming languages.
• Work with both relational and non-relational databases.
• Design and implement RESTful APIs and understand web service protocols.
• Learn about server deployment, scaling, and maintenance.
• Apply best practices for security and data management.

Prerequisites

• Basic understanding of programming concepts.
• Familiarity with HTML/CSS and basic front-end development.
• Prior experience with JavaScript (optional but beneficial).

Course Schedule

Week 1: Introduction to Back-End Development

• Overview of back-end architecture
• Introduction to server-side programming languages
• Setting up the development environment

Week 2: Server-Side Languages

• JavaScript with Node.js
• Python with Flask/Django
• Java with Spring Boot
• Comparative overview of languages

Week 3: Working with Databases

• Introduction to SQL databases (e.g., PostgreSQL, MySQL)
• Introduction to NoSQL databases (e.g., MongoDB)
• Database design and normalization

Week 4: Building RESTful APIs

• Principles of RESTful architecture
• Designing and implementing RESTful APIs
• Using tools like Postman for API testing

Week 5: Authentication and Authorization

• Understanding user authentication methods
• Implementing OAuth and JWT
• Securing API endpoints

Week 6: Server-Side Frameworks

• Introduction to Express.js (Node.js)
• Overview of Flask/Django (Python)
• Introduction to Spring Boot (Java)

Week 7: Error Handling and Logging

• Best practices for error handling
• Implementing logging and monitoring
• Debugging techniques

Week 8: Deployment and Scaling

• Introduction to cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Heroku)
• Continuous Integration/Continuous Deployment (CI/CD)
• Load balancing and scaling strategies

Week 9: Security Best Practices

• Securing applications against common threats (e.g., XSS, CSRF)
• Data encryption and secure communication
• Regular security audits

Week 10: Final Project

• Plan and develop a full-stack application
• Implementing learned concepts in a practical project
• Code review and presentation

Assessment

• Quizzes: Weekly quizzes to test your understanding of key concepts.
• Assignments: Practical tasks to build and deploy back-end features.
• Final Project: A comprehensive project demonstrating your new skills.
• Participation: Engage in class discussions and group activities.

Resources

• Recommended Textbooks and Online Resources
• Access to development tools and environments
• Additional reading materials and tutorials

Instructor Information

• Name: [ElearningSolutions]
• Email: [contact@elearningsolutions.co.in]
• Office Hours: [8:30AM to 8:30PM]

Additional Notes

• Course Format: [Online/In-person/Hybrid]
• Grading Policy: [Details on grading and assessment]
• Important Dates: [Important deadlines and exam dates Fixed]

For any questions or clarifications, feel free to reach out during office hours or via email. Let’s make this an amazing learning experience!