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Backend Development Roadmap

Focus on mastering these essentials to level up your backend skills:

API Fundamentals

  • HTTP Methods: GET, POST, PUT, DELETE.
  • RESTful Design & Endpoints.
  • Authentication & Authorization: API Keys, OAuth, JWT.
  • Rate Limiting, Versioning, CORS, Error Handling.
  • API Integrations & Clear Documentation.

Core Backend Concepts

  • Databases: SQL (PostgreSQL, MySQL) & NoSQL (MongoDB).
  • Scalability: Load Balancing, Vertical & Horizontal Scaling.
  • Error Handling & Logging: Centralized monitoring tools like Logstash or Sentry.
  • Testing: Unit & Integration Tests (e.g., Jest, Pytest).
  • Deployment: CI/CD pipelines, containerization.
  • Version Control: Git mastery (branches, rebases, etc.).

Advanced Skills

  • Microservices Architecture & API Gateways.
  • Docker & Kubernetes (less common in Kenya but essential for scaling).
  • Caching: Redis, Memcached.
  • Asynchronous Processing: RabbitMQ, Kafka, Celery.
  • Cloud Platforms: AWS, Azure, GCP.

Languages & Frameworks

  • Learn a language aligned with your goals: Node.js, Python, Java, Go, Ruby, PHP, or C#.
  • Master frameworks like Express.js, Django, Laravel, Spring Boot, or FastAPI.

💡 Pro Tip: Pick one language, dive deep, and build projects to solidify your knowledge. Real-world experience > theory!


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