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Muhammad Auzair
Muhammad Auzair

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Embarking on a Backend Development Journey with Node.js, Express, and MongoDB!

Hey fellow devs,

I hope this post finds you all in great coding spirits! I wanted to share my exciting journey into the world of backend development using Node.js, Express, and MongoDB. πŸŒπŸ’»

Background:
I've been tinkering with frontend technologies for a while, but I've decided to dive deeper into the backend to expand my skill set and create more dynamic and interactive web applications. So, I've set my sights on Node.js for server-side JavaScript, Express for building web APIs, and MongoDB for database management. πŸ“¦

Learning Progress So Far:
I've completed a few online courses and tutorials, and I feel comfortable with the basics of Node.js, Express, and MongoDB. I've learned about routing, middleware, database interactions, and I've even built a few simple REST APIs. πŸ“š

Call for Help:
Now, I'm looking to take my skills to the next level! I believe that one of the most effective ways to learn is by doing, so I'm on the hunt for some practice tasks or small pet projects to work on. That's where you, the wonderful developer community, come in!

I would greatly appreciate any suggestions, tips, or guidance you can provide. Whether it's pointing me towards useful resources, recommending practice exercises, or proposing interesting project ideas, your input would be invaluable. πŸ™

What I'm Interested In:

  • Authentication and authorization using JWT or OAuth
  • Building a RESTful API for a specific domain (e.g., a task manager or a to-do list)
  • Real-time features using WebSockets or a similar technology
  • Working with third-party APIs
  • Anything that helps me dive deeper into Node.js, Express, and MongoDB!

Please share your knowledge and experiences with me. Feel free to drop your ideas, tips, or even your own learning experiences in the comments below. Let's learn and grow together as a community of developers! 🌱

Thank you for taking the time to read my post, and I look forward to hearing from you all. Happy coding! πŸš€πŸ‘©β€πŸ’»πŸ‘¨β€πŸ’»

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Olajuwon Kako β€’

Hi Muhammad, I would like to connect with you . I have a blockchain project wich I would like to discuss with you. you can reach me on tech2939@gmail.com.

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