https://github.com/hamza-rafique/backend-intern-plan
A 12-week roadmap for backend developer interns focused on Node.js, databases, and API development
https://github.com/hamza-rafique/backend-intern-plan
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A 12-week roadmap for backend developer interns focused on Node.js, databases, and API development
- Host: GitHub
- URL: https://github.com/hamza-rafique/backend-intern-plan
- Owner: Hamza-Rafique
- Created: 2024-11-05T08:09:41.000Z (6 months ago)
- Default Branch: main
- Last Pushed: 2024-11-05T08:10:20.000Z (6 months ago)
- Last Synced: 2025-01-08T02:16:57.024Z (4 months ago)
- Topics: apidevelopment, backend-development, expressjs, internshipprogram, nodejs
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README
# Backend Developer Internship Roadmap (Node.js Focused)
## Introduction
Welcome to the Backend Developer Internship Program! This 12-week plan is designed to equip you with fundamental and intermediate skills in backend development using Node.js, Express, and databases. Each week includes objectives, recommended learning resources, and practical exercises.
## Table of Contents
1. [Week 1-2: Introduction to Backend Development & JavaScript Basics](#week-1-2-introduction-to-backend-development--javascript-basics)
2. [Week 3-4: Getting Started with Node.js & Express](#week-3-4-getting-started-with-nodejs--express)
3. [Week 5-6: Working with Databases](#week-5-6-working-with-databases)
4. [Week 7-8: API Development](#week-7-8-api-development)
5. [Week 9-10: Authentication & Security](#week-9-10-authentication--security)
6. [Week 11: Testing & Debugging](#week-11-testing--debugging)
7. [Week 12: Project Deployment & Final Assessment](#week-12-project-deployment--final-assessment)
---
## Week 1-2: Introduction to Backend Development & JavaScript Basics
### Objectives
- Understand the basics of backend development.
- Learn JavaScript fundamentals, including ES6+ features.
### Resources
- [MDN Web Docs: JavaScript](https://developer.mozilla.org/en-US/docs/Web/JavaScript)
- [JavaScript.info](https://javascript.info/)
### Practical Exercises
- Build a simple JavaScript application (e.g., a To-Do List).
---
## Week 3-4: Getting Started with Node.js & Express
### Objectives
- Learn the basics of Node.js and how to set up a Node.js environment.
- Understand how to create a web server using Express.
### Resources
- [Node.js Official Documentation](https://nodejs.org/en/docs/)
- [Express.js Documentation](https://expressjs.com/)
### Practical Exercises
- Create a simple Express server that responds with "Hello World!" on the root route.
---
## Week 5-6: Working with Databases
### Objectives
- Understand relational and non-relational databases.
- Learn how to use MongoDB with Node.js.
### Resources
- [MongoDB University](https://university.mongodb.com/)
- [Mongoose Documentation](https://mongoosejs.com/docs/)
### Practical Exercises
- Create a RESTful API to perform CRUD operations on a MongoDB collection.
---
## Week 7-8: API Development
### Objectives
- Learn about RESTful API design principles.
- Understand how to implement API endpoints in Express.
### Resources
- [REST API Tutorial](https://restfulapi.net/)
- [Postman Documentation](https://learning.postman.com/docs/getting-started/introduction/)
### Practical Exercises
- Build a RESTful API for a Bookstore with endpoints to manage books.
---
## Week 9-10: Authentication & Security
### Objectives
- Learn about user authentication and authorization.
- Understand common security practices in backend development.
### Resources
- [JWT.io](https://jwt.io/)
- [OWASP Top Ten Security Risks](https://owasp.org/www-project-top-ten/)
### Practical Exercises
- Implement user registration and login using JWT for authentication.
---
## Week 11: Testing & Debugging
### Objectives
- Understand the importance of testing in software development.
- Learn how to write unit tests and integration tests.
### Resources
- [Mocha Documentation](https://mochajs.org/)
- [Chai Documentation](https://www.chaijs.com/)
### Practical Exercises
- Write tests for the Bookstore API developed in previous weeks.
---
## Week 12: Project Deployment & Final Assessment
### Objectives
- Learn how to deploy a Node.js application to a cloud platform (e.g., Heroku, AWS).
- Complete a final assessment project.
### Resources
- [Heroku Documentation](https://devcenter.heroku.com/categories/reference)
- [AWS Getting Started](https://aws.amazon.com/getting-started/)
### Practical Exercises
- Deploy the Bookstore API to Heroku or AWS and present the final project.
---
## Conclusion
Congratulations on completing the Backend Developer Internship! You now have a solid foundation in Node.js and backend development. Continue building your skills by working on real-world projects and exploring advanced topics.