Become a Backend Developer in 6 months. Follow this step-by-step guide

0. Before anything, learn how the Internet Works https://youtu.be/x3c1ih2NJEg 1. Learn a programming language ( 1 - 45 days ). You can choose anyone from the languages like Python, Node.js, Java, PHP, C#, etc. In this , I'll be covering only 2 paths, Python and Node.JS

1.1. Learn the Python language Basic Tutorial - https://youtu.be/eWRfhZUzrAc Advanced Python - https://youtu.be/HGOBQPFzWKo

1.2.1 Learn JavaScript ( JS ) Check this tutorial - https://javascript.info/… 1.2.2 Learn Node.js https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_1xa8Bsho6A…

2. Pro Tip - Either you learn Python or JS, try to solve coding problems using that. Check these 2 platforms to practice coding problems. 1. http://Hackerrank.com 2. http://leetcode.com (prefer) Start solving from the 1st week of learning & keep going till you land a job

3. Learn HTTP, especially these 3 ( day 46 - day 55) 3.1 HTTP Status Codes 3.2 Headers, their usage, and their possible values 3.3 HTTP Methods

4. Learn a backend framework ( day 56 - 85 ) 4.1 Python Web frameworks a. Python - Django Full Course - https://youtu.be/PtQiiknWUcI Crash Course - https://youtu.be/HRLIEgwYSHc OR b. Python-Flask - https://youtu.be/Qr4QMBUPxWo Learn either Django or Flask

4.2. Node.JS frameworks a. Express.js - It is a lightweight and most used Node framework. Below video course covers Node + Express + MongoDB basics. Learn all 3 in one video. https://youtu.be/f2EqECiTBL8

5. Learn a Database ( day 85 - 110 ) 5.1 Relational Databases 5. 2 Non-Relational Databases Each of these categories has multiple options. check this doc for resources for all of the Database options available https://doc.clickup.com/37475729/d/h/13qnch-264/d8400359fc5940a?utm_campaign=tw_value_1&utm_medium=community&utm_source=twitter&utm_content=masterclass_fullstack_faheem…

6. Build Projects(110 - 145) Building projects are very crucial to get a good hold of the things you have learned so far. a. Chat app using React, Node, Express, & MongoDB https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3vRcB0P84t4&list=PLKhlp2qtUcSZsGkxAdgnPcHioRr-4guZf… b. Ecommerce app using React, Node, Express, and MongoDB https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y66RgYMAgSo…

Build only the backend APIs and test that in the Postman tool. You don't need to build the frontend. c. Chat app using Python-Django https://youtu.be/SF1k_Twr9cg d. Ecommerce app with Python-Django https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YZvRrldjf1Y… At this stage, start actively applying for jobs.

7. Learn Basics of Cloud Computing 8. Learn the basics of containerization, CI/CD pipeline, and deployment. Check this pdf for resources for the above two topics and interview preparation guide. https://doc.clickup.com/37475729/d/h/13qnch-264/d8400359fc5940a?utm_campaign=tw_value_1&utm_medium=community&utm_source=twitter&utm_content=masterclass_fullstack_faheem…

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