Master Node.js, Express.js, SQLite, PostgreSQL, Prisma, and Docker with this ultimate backend development course! Learn how to build REST API endpoints, implement JWT authentication, and handle CRUD database interactions through practical projects and foundational theory.
🔥 5+ hours of on-demand video.
⭐️ Comprehensive notes on backend concepts.
🧪 Access on mobile and TV.
🏆 4 amazing real-world projects.
No prior backend experience is needed! We'll just need a little bit of JavaScript knowledge to get started and then I’ll guide you from absolute zero to backend pro. Any computer or OS—Windows, macOS, or Linux—works. We'll set up all the tools together during the course.
This course is your all-in-one guide to mastering backend development with Node.js, Express.js, SQLite, PostgreSQL, Prisma, and Docker. It’s designed for beginners and intermediates alike, progressing from foundational concepts to real-world applications without requiring hundreds of hours to complete.
You’ll learn everything from how the internet works to how to build and deploy RESTful backend systems step-by-step. Through theory, practical examples, and fun projects, you’ll gain both the knowledge and hands-on experience needed to become a confident backend developer.
We gradually develop 4 different backend projects, each building on the concepts learned in the previous one. This progression ensures that you’re always learning something new while solidifying your foundational skills.
- Chapter 1: A foundational theory lesson that explains how the full stack works and how the internet enables applications to communicate.
- Chapter 2: A beginner Node.js backend project that introduces you to backend basics, including REST APIs and CRUD operations.
- Chapter 3: A Node.js + Express.js backend app with SQLite that incorporates JWT authentication, serves a frontend, and integrates a SQLite database for data storage.
- Chapter 4: A full-stack project using Node.js, Express.js, PostgreSQL, Prisma, and Docker. This project replicates Chapter 3 but transitions to more advanced tools and containerization with Docker.
- How to build REST API endpoints for real-world applications.
- Implementing secure JWT authentication for user authentication.
- Setting up databases with SQLite and PostgreSQL.
- Interacting with databases using the Structured Query Language (SQL).
- ORM basics and advanced queries with Prisma.
- Dockerizing your backend projects for easy deployment.
- How to think like a developer: planning features, architecting code, debugging, and more.
Hi, I’m James! I’ve taught over 500,000 people how to code and start their development careers. As a self-taught programmer, I understand how challenging it can be to learn backend development. That’s why I’ve created a course that’s approachable, fun, and packed with real-world skills.
With over 10 years of teaching experience in programming, mathematics, and sciences, I know how to explain complex concepts in a simple way. My mission is to help you become a confident backend developer and land your dream job.
James holds an Honors degree in Civil Engineering but pivoted to software development after self-teaching programming. With over 10 years of private tutoring experience, he specializes in making coding accessible and enjoyable. James also runs a YouTube channel where he has helped thousands of aspiring developers.
Learn more at smoljames.com. Connect with me on Discord or LinkedIn for any questions!
Start building modern backend systems today and take your coding career to the next level! 🔥