0518 - Back-End Frameworks and Architecture
Course Description
Details
Architecture is the foundation of any back-end system. But, what does it mean for modern back-end development? How can we design a good architecture?
This course explores a variety of back-end architectural patterns and compares several popular frameworks. You will learn to design resilient and scalable back-end systems while applying testing strategies and understanding the interactions between different system components. Emphasis will be placed on robust coding practices to ensure high-quality development.
This course will help you gain a strong grasp of back-end frameworks, enabling you to create scalable and maintainable systems in real-world environments. You will develop the knowledge needed to build the back end of a website, code in Python or TypeScript, and apply AI tools to the development process.
Upon completion of this course, you will be one-third of the way to earning a certificate in the Back-End Development Program.
Course Overview
This 10-week course combines synchronous and asynchronous delivery modes and includes:
- A one-hour live online orientation session
- Weekly one-hour optional live code-along sessions
- Weekly independent online learning and group coding assignments
- Regular online interaction with peers and instructor via discussion boards
- Major group project with real-world applications
Academic requirements
- Prior experience with Python, TypeScript, or JavaScript
- Basic understanding of web development
- Basic understanding of version control using Git
System requirements
- Visual Studio or your preferred IDE
- GitHub Classroom for coding assignments
Receive a certificate and badge from the University of Waterloo
Upon successful completion of this program, you will receive a professional education certificate and badge from the University of Waterloo. To earn the certificate, students must achieve a minimum grade of 70 per cent in the course.
Who Should Enrol
This course is intended for individuals with a basic understanding of web development who want to deepen their expertise in back-end systems. Specifically, it is appropriate for:
- Early-career developers who have a primarily front-end focus or have completed a general programming bootcamp and want to level up their skills.
- Front-end developers who want to accelerate their career progression with back-end skills and knowledge.
- Programmers with experience in JavaScript, TypeScript, or Python who want to learn how to build reliable, resilient back-end systems.
What You Will Learn
- Build the back end of a website using a popular framework
- Demonstrate the ability to adapt quickly between different back-end frameworks
- Demonstrate proficiency in robust coding in Python and/or TypeScript
- Apply AI tools to the development process
- Recognize areas and strategies for coding improvement
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Module 1: IDEs and Chrome tools |
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Module 2: HTTP, APIs, and Modern Development |
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Module 3: Web Servers and Receiving Messages |
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Module 4: Script and Domain Model Patterns |
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Module 5: Services and Mapping |
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Module 6: HTML Templating |
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Module 7: Relational Databases |
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Module 8: Integrating with External Web Services |
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Module 9: File Handling (Serving Other File Types) |
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Module 10: Back-End Frameworks and Architecture Review |
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