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HOW TO BECOME A BACKEND DEVELOPER? - BACKEND DEVELOPMENT


TABLE OF CONTENTS

 * First things first – Who is a Backend Developer, and what does he do?
 * How to become a Backend Developer?
   * Step 1: Be well versed with the basics of Data Structures & Algorithm
   * Step 2: Learn a Programming Language and choose a Framework.
   * Step 3: Learn the basics of Databases.
   * Step 4: Learn Framework(s)
   * Step 5: Start your practical training.
   * Step 6: Innovate and create something new
   * Step 7: Hosting — AWS / Heroku
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The field of web development has become a hotspot in recent years. With websites
gaining more and more traction, organizations have realized that to capture more
leads, they need to have a strong online presence. As a result, they seek out
talented people who can use the latest technologies to design and develop the
best-looking and best-performing web applications for them.

When it is such a lucrative field, there’s bound to be good money in it. And
there indeed is! That’s why it’s only natural that the young generation is
attracted to web development as a career. However, wanting to follow a career
path and actually pursuing it are two different things. It requires preparation,
a series of steps, relevant education, and practice.

If you’re an aspiring web developer, the first thing you need to know is that
there are three categories of web developers – frontend, backend, and
full-stack. Depending upon which category of web developer you wish to become,
the steps to follow will vary. In this post, we’re going to focus on how to
become a backend developer. We’ll be demonstrating every step of the process you
need to follow.



So let’s get started.


FIRST THINGS FIRST – WHO IS A BACKEND DEVELOPER, AND WHAT DOES HE DO?

As you would probably already be aware, in a typical client-server architecture,
application data is stored on the server-side and served as output to the client
side. The server-side working of a web application is known as the backend.
That’s where all the inner working of web applications takes place, and that’s
where the work of backend developers lies.

Backend developers are responsible for using programming languages to create the
code, which actually makes web applications function the way they’re supposed
to. The code that these developers write runs on the webserver. In addition to
writing back-end code, such developers are also responsible for developing APIs
used by the mobile version of such web applications.


HOW TO BECOME A BACKEND DEVELOPER?

Learning back-end development helps you get acquainted with several programming
languages, which can help your career a great boost. If you have a basic
understanding of how logic works, it can prove to be quite beneficial. If not,
you can always enroll for a basic computer language course to obtain exposure to
the groundwork. This is only to ensure that you don't fall short at any stage
once you set on the path of learning back-end development.



Here are the steps you will need to follow:

STEP 1: BE WELL VERSED WITH THE BASICS OF DATA STRUCTURES & ALGORITHM

Most of the web developers skip this step and move forward to learning
frameworks. However, it is always better to know the data structure and
algorithm basics. Though not in-depth, you must have a basic idea about the
process. You should revise basic Data Structures and Algorithm Stack, Queue,
Linked List, Tree, Graph, Hashing, Sorting & Searching Algorithms, and other
core concepts of programming.

STEP 2: LEARN A PROGRAMMING LANGUAGE AND CHOOSE A FRAMEWORK.

Becoming a web developer takes effort, time, and patience. You cannot expect
anyone to learn different coding languages overnight. So, decide on a timeline
and the essential basic programming languages that you wish to learn. Learning
languages like Python, PHP, Ruby, and JavaScript are sought after in recent
times.

You can go for learning multiple programming languages at once. Remember, the
more, the merrier. Also, please be aware that understanding the basics of
programming is a must. If you're not already familiar with them, start with
languages like C, Java, or Python and try to understand how application logic
works, the best practices of coding, etc.

STEP 3: LEARN THE BASICS OF DATABASES.

Adding a database system to your portfolio would be the next logical step. There
are many easy to use relational database management systems available from which
you can select one. Almost all websites today boast some sort of storage, so
learning about databases is always beneficial.



STEP 4: LEARN FRAMEWORK(S)

Depending on the programming language you choose, you can learn the basics of at
least one framework. Be it Django or Ruby-on-Rails; most frameworks follow the
same MVC (Model-View-Controller) principle. Although writing the entire
application code in a programming language is permissible, it takes more effort
and time and extensive coding. Whereas, using frameworks lets, you create
templates and codes which can be reused later. This reduces the lines of code
you are required to write. So you become more efficient. That’s why learning a
framework is also a good idea.

STEP 5: START YOUR PRACTICAL TRAINING.

You will not understand how stuff really works until you actually start doing it
practically. You need to regularly use the tools and practice to better
understand the ethical knowledge you have learned so far. The best way to do
this is by working on small projects or assignments. You can start by doing
projects like a simple To-do list, simple blog, photo gallery web app, resume
builder, basic project management app, etc.

STEP 6: INNOVATE AND CREATE SOMETHING NEW

Innovation and original ideas are valued in all fields. Probably the most in the
tech field since they can change the entire game. If you already have a start-up
or project idea, then you're going great. If not, you still have time to think
and work on it.



It's good to start with building a startup clone. It means that you would clone
some products available in the market. Also, you might be interested in the
following sites/apps that will be useful.

 1. Buffer — A Smarter Way to Share on Social Media — Scheduling posts for
    various Social Media channels.
 2. Hello Bar — Simple JavaScript plugin to help you in getting your marketing
    stuff done.
 3. Airbnb / Fiverr — Marketplace of, anything

STEP 7: HOSTING — AWS / HEROKU

Now you're ready to spread your wings! Deploy your product on a cloud service
provider so it can be accessed from the WWW. AWS can be the first preference as
it provides almost a year of free hosting (limited usage).

You May Also be Interested In: Difference between Google Cloud vs. AWS vs. Azure


DID YOU CATCH ALL OF THAT?

Well, now that you know how to be a backend developer, it's time to level up the
game. Decide if you'd want to do a job as a backend developer or you want to be
a freelancer. Becoming a backend developer may also boost your pay in most of
large-scale industries. Keeping all these things in mind, work on developing a
good resume. As a final takeaway, we’d just like to say that in addition to
inculcating the required skills, to be successful as a backend developer, you
need to be dedicated, patient, and hard-working.



Here is the complete roadmap through which you can become a backend developer.





 

Want to learn web development? The Web Developer Bootcamp course by udemy can be
a great Kickstarter for you.

All the best for your programming journey!

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