Task manager API
Multi-user task API with auth, teams, and filtering.
Intermediate
Node.js Backend Engineering
Backend engineering is more than routes and controllers. You learn how to model data, secure endpoints, handle errors, cache hot paths, and deploy services that stay up. Labs use the same Git and review habits as our client teams.
- Duration
- 2.5 months
- Batch size
- 10 to 12 students per batch
What you will learn
- Structure Express or Fastify apps with clear layers
- Design REST and optional GraphQL APIs
- Implement JWT or session auth safely
- Model data in MongoDB or PostgreSQL
- Containerize and deploy a Node service
Course modules
Node runtime and Express
3 weeks- Event loop and async patterns
- Routing, middleware, and validation
- Error handling and logging
- Project structure
Databases and persistence
3 weeks- SQL vs document stores
- Mongoose or Prisma models
- Migrations and seed data
- Transactions and indexes
Auth, security, and APIs
3 weeks- Password hashing and JWT
- Role-based access
- Rate limiting and CORS
- GraphQL intro with Apollo
DevOps and production habits
2 weeks- Dockerfiles and compose
- Health checks and env config
- Basic CI pipeline
- Monitoring and log review
Who it is for
- Frontend developers who need backend depth
- Python developers learning the Node ecosystem
- Engineers preparing for backend or full-stack roles
Prerequisites
- JavaScript fundamentals
- Basic HTTP and JSON
- Git basics
Projects you will build
E-commerce backend capstone
Catalog, cart, and order endpoints with payment stub integration.
Tools and stack: Node.js, Express, PostgreSQL, MongoDB, Docker, Postman
Questions about this track?
Tell us your background and preferred batch timing. We will confirm prerequisites and seat availability.