Week 1 – Node & Express
- Node.js fundamentals
- Express.js routing
- Middleware & error handling
- Structuring backend projects
Month 4 – Backend Development
Step into server-side development: learn how to build APIs, work with databases, handle authentication, and deliver full-stack applications ready for deployment and freelance projects.
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Week 2 – REST APIs
- REST principles
- CRUD operations
- Query parameters & filters
- Handling JSON requests
Week 3 – MongoDB
- Intro to NoSQL databases
- Data modeling
- Mongoose ODM
- Database queries & indexes
Week 4 – Authentication & Security
- User auth with JWT
- Password hashing
- Role-based access
- Security best practices
Month 4 Projects
Project 1 – RESTful API for Todo App
Build a complete REST API with CRUD endpoints, error handling, and database storage.
Project 2 – User Authentication System
Create a secure authentication flow with login, signup, and JWT-based sessions.
Project 3 – Full Backend for Marketplace
Develop backend services for products, users, carts, and order management.
Freelance Outcome
After Month 4, you can build backend systems from scratch — secure APIs, database-backed services, and authenticated apps — increasing your freelance value to ~$2,500 – $4,000 for full stack projects.