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BASICS OF BACKEND

DEVELOPMENT
UNDERSTANDING THE CORE PRINCIPLES AND
TECHNOLOGIES
INTRODUCTION

• What is Backend Development?


• Role of the backend in software and web applications.
• Brief overview of how backend interacts with frontend.
KEY COMPONENTS OF BACKEND
DEVELOPMENT
• Server: Handles client requests.
• Database: Stores and manages data.
• APIs: Enable communication between frontend and
backend.
PROGRAMMING LANGUAGES FOR
BACKEND DEVELOPMENT
• Popular languages: Python, JavaScript (Node.js), Java,
Ruby, PHP.
• Factors for choosing a language: Speed, scalability,
community support.
FRAMEWORKS AND TOOLS

• Python: Django, Flask.


• JavaScript: Express.js, Nest.js.
• Java: Spring Boot.
• PHP: Laravel, CodeIgniter.
• Advantages of using frameworks.
DATABASES

• Types of databases:
✓ Relational (SQL): MySQL, PostgreSQL.
✓ NoSQL: MongoDB, Firebase.
• When to use SQL vs. NoSQL.
BACKEND ARCHITECTURE PATTERNS

• Monolithic Architecture: Simplicity, but limited scalability.


• Microservices: Modular, scalable, suitable for large
projects.
SECURITY IN BACKEND DEVELOPMENT

• Importance of secure authentication and data encryption.


• Common practices: HTTPS, hashing passwords, secure
APIs.
APIS AND COMMUNICATION

• What are APIs? REST vs. GraphQL.


• Middleware for request handling.
• API documentation: Swagger, Postman.
BEST PRACTICES IN BACKEND
DEVELOPMENT
• Write clean, maintainable code.
• Use version control (Git).
• Monitor performance and optimize for scalability.
CONCLUSION

• Summary of backend basics: Components, tools, and best


practices.
• Encouragement to explore further with small projects.
Q&A

• Thank you for your attention.


• Feel free to ask any questions.

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