Roadmap for Backend Development

Days 1-2: Introduction and Data Types

- Day 1: Introduction to the course and its significance in backend development.

- Day 2: Understanding different data types and their usage.

Days 3-5: Complexity Analysis and Mathematics

- Day 3: Introduction to complexity analysis and big O notation.

- Day 4: Exploring mathematical concepts relevant to DSA (e.g., number theory, algebra).

- Day 5: Practical examples of complexity analysis.

Days 6-8: Recursion and Arrays

- Day 6: Introduction to recursion and its applications.

- Day 7: Understanding arrays and basic array operations.

- Day 8: More advanced array operations and problem-solving.

Days 9-11: Searching Algorithms

- Day 9: Introduction to searching algorithms (linear search).

- Day 10: Binary search and its efficiency.

- Day 11: Exploring more advanced searching techniques.

Days 12-14: Sorting Algorithms

- Day 12: Introduction to sorting algorithms (e.g., bubble sort, insertion sort).

- Day 13: More advanced sorting algorithms (e.g., selection sort, merge sort).

- Day 14: Efficiency and optimization of sorting algorithms.

Days 15-16: Matrix and Strings

- Day 15: Working with matrices and 2D arrays.

- Day 16: String manipulation and pattern matching.

Days 17-20: Basic Data Structures and Advanced Topics
- Day 17: Introduction to data structures like linked lists, stacks, and queues.

- Day 18: Understanding linked lists and their applications.

- Day 19: Stacks and queues, their use cases, and problem-solving with these data structures.

- Day 20: Practice Questions and Revise Concepts.

Day 21: Callbacks and Asynchronous JavaScript

- Understanding asynchronous programming in JavaScript.

- Introduction to callbacks and their role in handling asynchronous operations.

Day 22: Promises and Async/Await

- Introduction to Promises as a more structured way to handle async operations.

- Practical use of Promises in JavaScript.

- Transitioning from Promises to the modern async/await syntax.

Day 23: JavaScript Hoisting and Scope

- Exploring hoisting in JavaScript and how variable and function declarations are hoisted.

- Understanding lexical scope and how it impacts variable access.

Day 24: Timers and Event Loop

- Learning about timers in JavaScript, including setTimeout and setInterval.

- Understanding the event loop and how it handles asynchronous tasks.

Day 25: Recap and Practical Exercises

- Reviewing the concepts learned in the previous days.

- Engaging in practical exercises to apply these concepts in coding scenarios.

Day 26: Introduction to Node.js

- Understanding the role of Node.js in backend development.
- Key differences between browser-side JavaScript and server-side Node.js.

Day 27: Node.js REPL and CLI

- Exploring the Node.js REPL (Read-Eval-Print Loop) for interactive coding.

- Introduction to the Node.js Command Line Interface (CLI) and its commands.

Day 28: Global Objects and Variables

- Understanding global objects and variables in Node.js.

- Discussing the global scope and how it differs from browser JavaScript.

Day 29: Modules Setup and Usage

- Introduction to Node.js modules and their significance.

- Exploring the "require" function and how to create and use custom modules.

Day 30: Built-in Modules (Part 1) - os, path

- Learning about built-in Node.js modules like 'os' and 'path'.

- Practical examples of using these modules for tasks like file path manipulation.

Day 31: Built-in Modules (Part 2) - fs (Sync/Async)

- Introduction to the 'fs' (File System) module in Node.js.

- Understanding synchronous and asynchronous file operations.

Day 32: Building a Simple HTTP Server

- Hands-on experience in building a basic HTTP server using the 'http' module.

- Serving static content and handling HTTP requests and responses.

Day 33: Nodemon and Automatic Restart

- Introduction to Nodemon for automatic server restarts during development.

- Setting up Nodemon to streamline development workflows.

Day 34: Event Loop and Asynchronous Patterns
- Deep dive into the Node.js event loop and how it handles asynchronous operations.

- Understanding non-blocking code execution in Node.js.

Day 35: Events Emitter and Streams

- Learning about the 'events' module and how to create custom event emitters.

- Introduction to streams for efficient data handling in Node.js.

Days 36-37: Introduction to Express.js

- Day 36: Introduction to Express.js and its significance in web development.

- Day 37: Setting up a basic Express.js server and creating your first route.

Days 38-39: API vs. Server-Side Rendering (SSR)

- Day 38: Understanding the concept of APIs (Application Programming Interfaces) and their role in
modern web development.

- Day 39: Exploring Server-Side Rendering (SSR) and its use cases.

Days 40-41: JSON Basics

- Day 40: Introduction to JSON (JavaScript Object Notation) as a data interchange format.

- Day 41: Working with JSON data and parsing it in Express.js applications.

Days 42-44: Handling Parameters and Query Strings

- Day 42: Working with route parameters in Express.js routes.

- Day 43: Handling query strings in Express.js routes.

- Day 44: Combining route parameters and query strings for dynamic routing.

Days 45-47: Middleware and Advanced Routing

- Day 45: Introduction to middleware in Express.js.

- Day 46: Creating custom middleware functions for request and response handling.
- Day 47: Implementing multiple middleware functions in route pipelines.

Days 48-50: HTTP Methods and RESTful Routing

- Day 48: Handling the GET method to retrieve data.

- Day 49: Implementing the POST method for creating new resources.

- Day 50: Using PUT, DELETE, and PATCH methods for updating and deleting resources.

Days 51-53: Express Routers and Modularization

- Day 51: Setting up Express routers for better project organization and route separation.

- Day 52: Implementing controller functions to handle route logic and maintain clean code.

- Day 53: Building models to interact with databases or data sources.

Days 54-55: Views and Templates

- Day 54: Understanding views and templates in Express.js applications.

- Day 55: Integrating view engines (e.g., EJS, Pug) and rendering dynamic content.

Days 56-58: Introduction to Databases and SQL

- Day 56: Introduction to databases and their importance in backend development.

- Day 57: Understanding the fundamentals of SQL (Structured Query Language).

- Day 58: Setting up a local SQL database for practice (e.g. SQLite).

Days 59-61: Database Design and Schema

- Day 59: Exploring database design principles, including normalization and denormalization.

- Day 60: Creating database tables and defining schema in SQL.

- Day 61: Practical exercises in designing and creating SQL database schema.

Days 62-64: SQL Queries and CRUD Operations

- Day 62: Writing SQL queries for data retrieval (SELECT statements).

- Day 63: Implementing CRUD operations in SQL (CREATE, READ, UPDATE, DELETE).

- Day 64: Advanced SQL queries, joins, and subqueries.

Days 65-67: Introduction to MongoDB and Mongoose
- Day 65: Introduction to NoSQL databases, focusing on MongoDB.

- Day 66: Installing MongoDB and setting up a local MongoDB database.

- Day 67: Introduction to Mongoose, the ODM (Object Data Modeling) library for MongoDB.

Days 68-69: MongoDB Data Modeling and CRUD Operations with Mongoose
- Day 68: Designing MongoDB schemas with Mongoose.

- Day 69: Implementing CRUD operations (Create, Read, Update, Delete) with Mongoose.

Day 70: Comparing SQL and MongoDB

- Day 70: Comparative analysis of SQL and MongoDB, including when to use each database type
based on project requirements.

Day 70-80: Project 1 - To-Do List Application with MongoDB (Mongoose)

Project Description:

Create a To-Do List application using Node.js, Express.js, and MongoDB with Mongoose. This project
will allow users to create, read, update, and delete tasks in a to-do list.

Key Features:

1. User Registration and Authentication: Allow users to register and log in to their accounts.

2. To-Do List CRUD Operations: Enable users to create, read, update, and delete tasks in their to-do
list.

3. Task Categories: Allow users to categorize tasks into different categories or tags.

4. Task Due Dates: Implement due dates for tasks and enable users to set and view due dates.

5. User Dashboard: Provide a dashboard where users can see their tasks, mark them as completed,
and view upcoming tasks.

6. User Profiles: Allow users to customize their profiles with avatars or profile pictures.
Tech Stack:

- Node.js and Express.js for the server-side application.

- MongoDB for data storage, using Mongoose as the ODM (Object Data Modeling) library.

- Passport.js for user authentication.

- HTML, CSS, and JavaScript for the frontend.

Day 80-90: Project 2 - Bookstore Inventory System with SQL Database

Project Description:

Develop a simple bookstore inventory system using Node.js, Express.js, and a SQL database (e.g.,
SQLite). This project will enable users to manage books in a bookstore's inventory.

Key Features:

1. Book CRUD Operations: Allow users to add new books, update book details, and delete books
from the inventory.

2. Book Categories: Implement categories or genres for books to help with organization.

3. Search and Filtering: Enable users to search for books by title, author, or category.

4. Book Details: Provide detailed information about each book, including title, author, price, and
availability.

5. User Authentication: Implement user registration and login to manage the inventory securely.

6. Admin Dashboard: Create an admin dashboard for managing the entire inventory and user
accounts.

Tech Stack:

- Node.js and Express.js for building the server-side application.

- A SQL database (e.g., SQLite) for data storage.

- Sequelize ORM for database interaction and management.

- Passport.js for user authentication.

- HTML, CSS, and JavaScript for the frontend.