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Backend Developer Penetration Tester Roadmap

The document outlines a roadmap for becoming a Backend Developer with a focus on Penetration Testing, emphasizing the combination's advantages in building secure systems and exploring vulnerabilities. It details a four-phase learning plan from basic Django app development to advanced cybersecurity practices, including hands-on projects and tools. The final phase encourages portfolio building, freelancing, and engaging in bug hunting to enhance career opportunities in the field.

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Backend Developer Penetration Tester Roadmap

The document outlines a roadmap for becoming a Backend Developer with a focus on Penetration Testing, emphasizing the combination's advantages in building secure systems and exploring vulnerabilities. It details a four-phase learning plan from basic Django app development to advanced cybersecurity practices, including hands-on projects and tools. The final phase encourages portfolio building, freelancing, and engaging in bug hunting to enhance career opportunities in the field.

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Backend Developer + Penetration Tester Roadmap

Why This Combo Rocks

Backend Developer (Python + Django) + Penetration Tester is a powerful combination:

- Build secure and scalable backend systems.

- Understand and exploit vulnerabilities (OWASP Top 10).

- Career opportunities in DevSecOps, AppSec, and Secure Backend Dev.

Phase 1: April 1530 Python + Django Basics

Goal: Build basic Django apps with core backend features.

- Learn Python basics (OOP, file handling).

- Setup Django, create your first app.

- Understand Models, Views, Templates, Admin Panel.

- Project: Blog App or To-Do App with GitHub integration.

Phase 2: May 131 Advanced Django + Intro to Pen Testing

Goal: Build full-stack backend apps + start cybersecurity.

- Django Forms, Authentication, REST API (DRF).

- Use PostgreSQL and JWT Token Auth.

- Project: Secure Notes App.

- Learn Nmap, Burp Suite, OWASP Top 10 basics.

Phase 3: June 130 Secure Coding + Pen Testing Hands-On

Goal: Harden Django apps and practice attacking.

- Implement CSRF protection, secure passwords.

- Use DVWA, Juice Shop for practicing vulnerabilities.

- Project: Multi-user Blog API with Auth + Admin Panel.

- Learn reporting vulnerabilities professionally.

Phase 4: July 131 Portfolio, Bug Hunting, Freelancing


Backend Developer + Penetration Tester Roadmap

Goal: Apply for jobs, showcase skills, earn from freelancing.

- Upload all projects to GitHub.

- Deploy apps using Render or VPS.

- Start blogging on Dev.to/Medium.

- Apply for freelance gigs and start bug bounty (HackerOne/Bugcrowd).

Tools & Resources

Backend Tools: Django, Python, PostgreSQL, Git, Nginx, Docker

Pentesting Tools: TryHackMe, Burp Suite, Nmap, FeroxBuster, DVWA, Juice Shop

YouTube Channels: Traversy Media, Dennis Ivy, HackerSploit, NetworkChuck

Books: The Web Application Hackers Handbook, Black Hat Python

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