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!
Let me know if you'd like to tweak this further! 😊
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