
A Beginner's Guide to Backend Development
Boost your development skills by learning the basics of Node, MongoDB and ES6, and creating your own REST API from scratch.
Created by Devslopes LLC by Mark Price
Get hands-on with backend development by learning the essentials of Node, MongoDB, and modern JavaScript. Explore how to create your own REST API from scratch and build a solid foundation for powering web and mobile applications.
Packt | Sep 2018 | 679 min
What You Will Learn
You will start with the basics of JavaScript and gradually move into building and connecting backend components using Node and MongoDB. Through clear explanations and practical coding exercises, you will develop a working REST API and see how backend systems support modern applications.
Key Features
- Understand how to set up and work with Node, Express, and MongoDB
- Learn to create and manage REST APIs for real-world web and mobile apps
- Gain confidence using ES6 and JavaScript for backend programming tasks
Target Audience
Perfect for aspiring developers or anyone new to backend programming. If you want to build your own app backends or understand how web and mobile apps connect to servers, this is a great place to start. No prior backend experience is needed-just curiosity and a willingness to learn.





