Develop Yourself #171 - A Beginners Guide to Learning Backend Software Development with Javascript (mini-tutorial included)
Sep 16, 2024
Aaron Cordova, a tech outsider turned expert, shares his journey into software development. He dives into transitioning from front-end to back-end development, emphasizing the importance of JavaScript and Node.js skills. Listeners can expect practical insights on building APIs with Express and mastering asynchronous programming. He also discusses the value of tackling coding challenges to enhance learning, making it accessible for beginners eager to break into the tech world.
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Backend Setup
- Use Node.js and Express.js to write backend code with JavaScript.
- Download Node.js and install Express.js, a popular library for Node.
Node.js Clarification
- Node.js is not JavaScript itself but a runtime environment for it.
- It lets you write server-side JavaScript, enabling backend functionalities.
Frontend vs. Backend
- Front-end interacts with users via browsers, while backend handles server-side logic.
- Servers offer file systems, databases, and memory management, unlike browsers.