Comprehend complex patterns like the sidecar pattern used in microservices and service meshes.
Gain the ability to pick the right protocol based on application needs and tune network configurations for performance.
A backend without a database is just a calculator. This module covers:
: Deep dives into OSI layers, TCP/UDP, and the evolution of web protocols including HTTP/1.1, HTTP/2, and the modern HTTP/3 (QUIC).
A typical final project:
Backend engineering is the backbone of the modern internet. Every time you log into an app, stream a video, or buy a product online, a complex network of servers, databases, and APIs processes your request.
: Lessons on gRPC, WebRTC, and WebSockets.
Unlike a typical "how-to" course for a specific framework (like Node.js or Django), this course focuses on —how data actually moves between clients, servers, and operating systems. Key "Deep Feature" Areas Covered
System design interviews at major tech companies rarely ask you to write code. Instead, they test your ability to assemble components—caches, load balancers, database replicas, and queues—into a resilient system. A deep understanding of backend fundamentals is the only way to ace these interviews. How to Approach Learning Backend Engineering
The crown jewel of backend work is the API (Application Programming Interface).
Suffers from Head-of-Line (HoL) blocking. Each request requires a separate TCP connection or must wait in line.
Designing predictable, resource-based endpoints. GraphQL: Offering flexibility in data fetching.
