8-Week Python Backend Developer Learning Plan
Week 1: Core Python Refresher
- Practice loops, functions, lists, dictionaries
- OOP basics: classes, methods, inheritance
- Mini project: Contact book or student record system
Week 2: Flask Basics (Web Framework)
- Install Flask, set up basic routes
- Work with Jinja2 templates and static files
- Project: Mini blog site or quote generator
Week 3: API Development with Flask
- RESTful routes: GET, POST, PUT, DELETE
- Return JSON responses, handle status codes
- Build: Task manager API
Week 4: Database Integration
- Learn SQL basics: SELECT, INSERT, JOIN
- Use SQLAlchemy ORM with Flask
- Connect your API to a real database
Week 5: Authentication & JWT
- Build user model with registration and login
- Add password hashing using bcrypt
- Protect routes using JWT tokens
Week 6: Testing + Debugging
- Learn unittest or pytest basics
- Test API endpoints using Postman
8-Week Python Backend Developer Learning Plan
- Add logging and error handling
Week 7: Deployment
- Learn Git & GitHub basics
- Deploy Flask app to Render or Railway
- Fix deployment issues and polish
Week 8: Final Project
- Build a full CRUD app (user mgmt, blog, etc.)
- Document your code and write a README
- Finalize and present your project