What You'll Learn

• Master the art of building scalable and efficient backend servers with Node.js

• Configure a sophisticated Express server like a pro

• Containerise and orchestrate your backend stack using Docker and Docker Compose

• Handle MongoDB for database management with ease and confidence

• Learn best practices for managing environment variables securely

• Enhance your development process using nodemon

• Develop REST APIs that are robust, secure, and scalable

• Build production-ready backend systems

• And much more to help you become the backend maestro you’re meant to be!

Requirements

• A computer with internet access

• Basic understanding of JavaScript (ES6+) and REST APIs

• Familiarity with Node.js package management (NPM)

• Willingness to learn and apply new concepts with confidence

• No need for prior Docker or MongoDB experience – we’ll cover it step by step!

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Description

Are you ready to step up your backend development skills and take them to the next level?

In Master Backend Development, we will be exploring the popular trio of Node.js, Docker, and MongoDB, combining theory and practical application in an engaging, step-by-step format.

We’ll start by setting up a robust Node.js Express server, dive deep into Docker for seamless containerization, and conquer MongoDB for database management. Together, we’ll tackle real-world challenges, so you’ll leave with hands-on experience and confidence to build scalable, efficient backend systems.

By enrolling today, you’ll gain access to HD video lessons breaking down complex concepts into easy-to-follow steps. Plus, you’ll learn valuable skills that will benefit you for the rest of your career.

What Exactly Will You Learn?

1. Set up an advanced Node.js Express server from scratch

2. Deep dive into how Express works under the hood.

3. Use Docker to create a containerised application and enhance the development experience

4. Implement Docker Compose for orchestrating your Docker containers

5. Configure MongoDB inside a Docker container

6. Connecting your server to MongoDB using Mongoose

7. Implement validation using validate.js

8. Handle environment variables securely and efficiently

9. Debug backend issues with confidence using best practices

10. Create and manage REST APIs like a professional developer

11. Optimise your development workflow with tools like nodemon

12. Develop scalable, production-ready backend applications

    
    

Course Structure

This course is a hands-on, practical guide to building an Express server from the ground up. Each chapter builds on the previous one, and balances just the right amount of theory and knowledge, with majority of the lessons being practical coding.

• Build and configure an Express server from the ground up

• Explore Docker’s power to containerise and streamline your applications

• Configure MongoDB and learn advanced database management techniques

• Use Docker Compose to create multi-service applications effortlessly

• Develop REST APIs that are secure, efficient, and scalable

  
  

You’ll follow along with live demonstrations, and by the end, you’ll have a system you can replicate and expand upon for your own projects.

Let’s embark on this journey together—step by step—to achieve backend mastery!

Who This Course is For

• Developers transitioning from beginner to intermediate levels

• Anyone who knows JavaScript fundamentals and is eager to master backend development

• Employees seeking to upskill for a career in backend programming

• Freelancers and aspiring developers who want to build scalable, professional-grade systems

  
  

No matter your background, this course will guide you through every step of becoming a confident backend developer.

Get started now and transform your skills today!