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Modern Backend
Node.js, Postgres, REST + auth, deployed. The path from "I can write JS" to shipping APIs.
6 stages~64 h
That leaves 6 stages, ~64 hours of focused work. You can clear it in any order, but the stages compound — try them top-to-bottom your first time.
- Conceptshttp-verbsmiddlewareroutingjson-parsingenv-varsPractice quizzes
- HTTP methods and status codes
- Express middleware
Lab taskBuild an Express server with /todos GET/POST/DELETE — in-memory storage for now.
CheckpointA REST endpoint you can hit with curl that returns proper status codes.
What you'll be able to do
- Design and ship a REST API with auth, validation, and tests.
- Model data in Postgres with proper indexes and migrations.
- Deploy a production backend on a free tier and monitor it.
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