Backend Development with Node.js & Django

Course Description

This course is designed to help you master backend development using two of the most powerful technologies: Node.js (JavaScript runtime) and Django (Python-based web framework). Whether you’re starting from scratch or already familiar with basic web development, this course will guide you through building dynamic, scalable, and secure server-side applications.

You’ll learn how to create RESTful APIs, manage databases, implement authentication, and handle server logic with real-world projects. By the end of the course, you’ll have hands-on experience in developing full-featured backends ready for deployment.

What You’ll Learn From This Course

• Understand core concepts of backend development
• Set up Node.js servers using Express.js
• Build RESTful APIs in both Node.js and Django
• Work with databases: MongoDB (Node) and PostgreSQL (Django)
• Implement user authentication and authorization
• Handle middleware, routing, and data validation
• Use Django’s built-in admin panel and ORM
• Perform CRUD operations efficiently
• Apply error handling and logging best practices
• Deploy backend applications to Heroku and Render
• Secure web apps with HTTPS, JWT, and environment configs
• Integrate third-party APIs and tools
• Use Postman for API testing
• Understand MVC and MVT architectures
• Work on real-time features using WebSockets (Node.js)