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The Fundamentals - Server Side

Oct 16, 2019
Dive into the fundamentals of server-side development! Explore essential concepts like requests and responses, error handling, and the importance of asynchronous data management. Discover the intricacies of routing and MIME types, alongside modern authentication methods. Gain insights into deployment strategies and the role of environmental variables in security. Plus, enjoy humorous anecdotes about sandwiches and streams, and hear personal stories about smart home gadgets and thrilling car rebuild adventures!
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Request/Response Basics

  • Understand the request-response cycle, the core of web interactions.
  • Learn common HTTP methods (GET, POST) and status codes (200, 404, etc.).
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Understanding Servers and Web Servers

  • Servers handle incoming requests but often use intermediary web servers (Apache, Nginx).
  • These servers manage static files, SSL, redirects, and proxy requests to your application.
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Cookies and Sessions

  • Learn about cookies, small data packets sent with requests.
  • Understand sessions for saving user data or server-side information.
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