Backend & Data Engineering Ep1: Roadmap to Real-World Skills

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Welcome to the Backend & Data Engineering Series, a hands-on journey designed to take you from foundational knowledge to job-ready expertise as a backend developer. In this series, we’ll cover everything you need to master backend development, from creating robust APIs with Spring Boot, managing databases, and implementing security to exploring advanced tools like Apache Kafka, NiFi, and Spark. Whether you're preparing for a backend developer role or leveling up your skills, this series will guide you step by step.

What You'll Learn:
Spring Boot Essentials:

Setting up your development environment.
Building your first Spring Boot application.
Designing and implementing RESTful APIs.
Connecting to relational (PostgreSQL) and NoSQL (MongoDB) databases.
Securing APIs with Spring Security and JWT.
Database Management:

Understanding relational and NoSQL databases.
Performing CRUD operations with Spring Data JPA and MongoRepository.
Writing efficient SQL queries and optimizing database performance.
Cloud Deployment:

Deploying Spring Boot applications to AWS.
Setting up CI/CD pipelines for automated deployments.
Advanced Tools and Integrations:

Using Apache Kafka for real-time messaging and event-driven architecture.
Automating data pipelines with Apache NiFi.
Exploring big data processing and analytics with Apache Spark.
Backend Development Best Practices:

Writing clean, scalable, and well-documented code.
Implementing caching strategies and optimizing backend performance.
Writing unit tests and debugging backend applications.
Interview Preparation:

Mastering backend developer interview questions on APIs, databases, and system design.
Practicing behavioral questions and showcasing your projects effectively.
Series Outline: Video Topics
Introduction to Backend Development

What this series covers and how it prepares you for real-world roles.
Phase 1: Spring Boot Foundation

Setting up the environment: IntelliJ, Postman, PostgreSQL, and MongoDB.
Building your first Spring Boot application.
Creating and testing REST APIs.
Integrating PostgreSQL and MongoDB for database operations.
Securing APIs with Spring Security and JWT.
Phase 2: Advanced Backend Skills

Managing database transactions and error handling.
Writing unit tests for APIs with JUnit and MockMvc.
Deploying Spring Boot applications to AWS.
Optimizing performance with caching and database tuning.
Phase 3: Real-Time Tools and Data Pipelines

Introduction to Apache Kafka and Spring Boot integration.
Automating workflows and data transfers with Apache NiFi.
Building real-time data pipelines with Kafka and NiFi.
Exploring Apache Spark for data analytics.
Phase 4: Interview Preparation

Common backend developer interview questions and answers.
Simulating a real-world backend developer interview.
Preparing for behavioral and technical discussions.
Why This Series?
Hands-On Learning: Each session is practical, with live coding and real-world projects.
Real-Time Problem Solving: Learn how to debug and troubleshoot issues as they arise.
Job-Focused Content: Directly aligned with the skills required for backend developer roles.
Flexibility: Designed for beginners and experienced developers looking to level up.
Join Me on This Journey
Together, we’ll tackle backend development step by step, exploring powerful tools and techniques that will make you a confident backend developer. Subscribe and follow along as we build, deploy, and optimize real-world backend applications.

Stay tuned for upcoming videos, and feel free to ask questions or suggest topics in the comments. Let’s build something amazing together!

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