Mastering Backend Development with Node.js and Express: Learn API Design, Authentication, Databases, and Backend Architecture with Hands-On Projects

By Ryan David Williams

Build fast, scalable, and real-world backend applications with the technologies powering today's modern web. Mastering Backend Development with Node.js and Express is a practical and engaging guide that takes you from backend fundamentals to advanced API development using clean patterns, secure architecture, and hands-on projects that mirror real industry requirements.

Whether you're transitioning from frontend development or beginning your backend engineering journey, this book provides a clear and structured path. You'll learn how servers work, how APIs are designed, and how to build features used by real applications-authentication, middleware, databases, security, performance optimization, and deployment. Every concept is taught through up-to-date explanations and fully working code examples you can follow step by step. By the time you finish, you'll confidently build production-ready REST APIs, understand backend architecture, and think like a backend developer.

Why Read This Book?

✔ 100% Practical, Zero Fluff - Every skill is taught through real code and real-world scenarios.

✔ Covers the Full Backend Workflow - Routing, middleware, databases, authentication, security, error handling, logging, uploads, and deployment.

✔ Learn Modern API Architecture - RESTful design, scalable folder structures, and clean service-layer logic.

✔ Build Real Backend Projects - Including a full Task Management API built from scratch.

✔ Beginner-Friendly but Professional - Perfect for students, career switchers, and frontend devs moving to full-stack.

If you're ready to upgrade your skills and build high-performance backend systems, this book will guide you every step of the way. Start creating real Node.js and Express backends with confidence-your journey into professional backend development begins here.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0G2Y2RG5V
• ISBN13: 9798275137521
• Release Date: November 2025
• Publisher: Independently Published
• Length: 456 Pages
• Weight: 1.33 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 6.0" x 9.0"