Welcome to the first post in my new series, Back to End: The Basics. Over the next few months, I’ll be diving into the core concepts that make up backend development. Think of this as a guided refresher on the fundamentals of backend engineering, something that I believe is worth revisiting no matter where you are in your career.
Why This Series? #
Backend development is a vast field, and it’s easy to get lost in the weeds of frameworks, libraries, and tools. However, understanding the fundamental concepts is crucial for building robust, scalable, and maintainable applications. This series aims to break down these concepts into digestible pieces, providing clear explanations and practical examples.
What to Expect #
In this series, we’ll cover a range of topics, including:
- Networking Basics: Understanding how data travels across the internet.
- Databases: Exploring different types of databases and when to use them.
- Data Structures and Algorithms: The building blocks of efficient code.
- Design Patterns: Common solutions to recurring problems in software design.
- Scalability and Performance: Techniques to ensure your applications can handle growth.
- Debugging and Testing: Best practices for maintaining code quality.
- And many more to come!
Each post will include real-world examples, code snippets, and practical advice to help you apply what you learn.
Looking Ahead #
The goal of this series isn’t just to review backend concepts, but to build a foundation that’s worth revisiting. I believe it will be useful no matter whether you’re preparing for interviews, leveling up as an engineer, or simply curious about how systems work under the hood.
I’ll be writing these posts as a mix of study notes, lessons learned, and practical guides. That way, they serve both as a reference I can return to throughout my career and as a resource for anyone who wants to strengthen their backend fundamentals.
Whether you’re a seasoned backend developer looking to brush up on the basics or someone new to the field wanting to build a solid foundation, this series is for you. I’m excited to share my knowledge and experiences with you, and I hope you find it as valuable as I do.
