Introduction to Backend Development

• Basics of server-side programming languages (e.g., Node.js, Python, PHP).
• Working with databases (SQL and NoSQL).

Web Servers and APIs

• Setting up and configuring web servers (e.g., Apache, Nginx).
• Creating RESTful APIs and integrating with frontend.

Authentication and Authorization

• User authentication strategies (e.g., JWT, OAuth).
• Role-based access control (RBAC) in web applications.

Relational Databases

• Introduction to relational databases (e.g., MySQL, PostgreSQL).
• Data modeling and schema design.

NoSQL Databases

• Overview of NoSQL databases (e.g., MongoDB, Firebase).
• Comparing SQL vs. NoSQL databases.

Database Security and Optimization

• Database security best practices.
• Query optimization and performance tuning.

Version Control with Git

• Introduction to Git and GitHub/GitLab.
• Branching, merging, and resolving conflicts.

Continuous Integration/Continuous Deployment (CI/CD)

• Setting up CI/CD pipelines (e.g., using Jenkins, GitLab CI).
• Automated testing and deployment strategies.

Containerization and Deployment

• Introduction to Docker containers.
• Container orchestration with Kubernetes.

Web Security Fundamentals

• Common web vulnerabilities (e.g., XSS, CSRF).
• Best practices for secure coding and input validation.

Securing APIs and Data

• API security techniques (e.g., rate limiting, authentication).
• Encryption and data protection in transit and at rest.

Handling Security Incidents

• Incident response planning and execution.
• Security auditing and compliance.

Real-world Project Development

• Planning and scoping a full stack web application.
• Agile development methodologies (e.g., Scrum, Kanban).

Project Implementation

• Building and deploying a full stack web application.
• Version control, testing, and debugging.

Project Presentation and Documentation

• Presenting the project to stakeholders.
• Documenting project architecture and features.