Backend Development Guide

Master backend development with our comprehensive guide. Learn about API development, database management, server architecture, and best practices for building robust server-side applications.

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API Development

RESTful APIs

Building scalable REST APIs

  • REST principles
  • Resource modeling
  • HTTP methods
  • Status codes

GraphQL APIs

Modern API development with GraphQL

  • Schema design
  • Resolvers
  • Type systems
  • Query optimization

API Security

Securing your APIs

  • Authentication
  • Authorization
  • Rate limiting
  • Input validation

Database Management

Database Design

Structuring your data effectively

  • Schema design
  • Normalization
  • Indexing
  • Relationships

Query Optimization

Improving database performance

  • Query planning
  • Index optimization
  • Caching strategies
  • Connection pooling

Data Migration

Managing database changes

  • Migration strategies
  • Version control
  • Rollback plans
  • Data integrity

Server Architecture

Scalability

Building scalable backend systems

  • Load balancing
  • Horizontal scaling
  • Vertical scaling
  • Microservices

Performance

Optimizing backend performance

  • Caching
  • Async processing
  • Resource optimization
  • Monitoring

Security

Implementing server security

  • SSL/TLS
  • Firewalls
  • Security headers
  • Vulnerability scanning

Backend Development Best Practices

  • Security First

    Implement security at every layer

  • Scalable Architecture

    Design for growth and scalability

  • Efficient Data Management

    Optimize data storage and retrieval

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