Backend Web Development with Node.js, Express, and PostgreSQL

Every modern web application relies on a secure, fast, and reliable backend to manage data and serve APIs. If you want to transition from basic scripting to full-stack capability, understanding how servers interact with databases is the essential next step. This text-based course guides you through the core concepts of backend development, starting from basic HTTP protocols and moving step-by-step into database integration. You will learn how to design database schemas, write efficient SQL queries, and build structured APIs that connect seamlessly to a PostgreSQL database. What you'll learn: - Understand the foundational architecture of Node.js and how backend servers handle client requests. - Build structured RESTful APIs using the Express framework to manage routing and middleware. - Write relational database queries using SQL and manage data tables inside PostgreSQL. - Connect Node.js applications to PostgreSQL securely using modern async/await syntax and connection pooling. - Implement clean environment configuration and basic security practices to protect your backend services. You will begin by learning the fundamental terminology of server-side programming before progressing to routing, database design, and integration. Through written explanations, structured code walkthroughs, and conceptual exercises, you will develop a clear mental model of modern backend architecture. This course is designed for beginners who have a basic understanding of JavaScript and want to learn backend development and database management from scratch, with no prior server-side experience required. Start building your backend development foundation today.