Topic 1: Introduction to Backend and Databases

LO1: Define the key components of a Backend System and the role of Databases in Web applications

LO2: Explain the difference between Backend development and Frontend development

LO3: Demonstrate the basic structure and functions of a Relational Database System

LO4: Compare different types of Databases (relational, NoSQL)

Topic 2: Backend Technologies and Frameworks

LO1: List popular Backend Technologies and Frameworks used in Web development

LO2: Describe the Architecture of a Backend Framework and its role in facilitating application development

LO3: Explain how to build a Simple Backend application

LO4: Evaluate the advantages and disadvantages of different Backend Frameworks

Topic 3: Relational Database Management Systems (RDBMS)

LO1: Define key concepts of Relational Databases Management Systems

LO2: Explain how Data Normalization improves the efficiency of an RDBMS

LO3: Describe how to create a Relational Database schema and write basic SQL queries to manipulate data

Quiz I

Topic 4: NoSQL Databases

LO1: Identify different types of NoSQL Databases

LO2: Explain the concept of Horizontal Scaling in NoSQL Databases

LO3: Compare the performance and scalability of NoSQL Databases with Relational Databases

Topic 5: RESTful API Development

LO1: Define REST and describe the basic principles behind RESTful API design

LO2: Explain how HTTP methods are used in RESTful APIs to perform CRUD operations

LO3: Describe how to Develop a Simple RESTful API using a Backend Framework

Topic 6: GraphQL API Development

LO1: Define GraphQL and describe how it differs from RESTful APIs

LO2: Explain how GraphQL Queries are structured and the concept of a schema

LO3: Describe how to Implement a basic GraphQL API with queries and mutations

LO4: Compare the use of GraphQL and REST in terms of efficiency and data retrieval

Quiz II

Topic 7: Data Security and Authentication

LO1: Identify common Data Security Threats and describe methods for securing Backend Systems

LO2: Explain how Authentication and Authorization mechanisms work in Securing APIs

LO3: Describe how to Implement Secure User Authentication in a Backend system

Topic 8: Scaling and Load Balancing

LO1: Define Scaling and explain its types

LO2: Describe the benefits of Scaling to manage resource demands

LO3: Define the purpose and functionality of a Load Balancer

LO4: Describe how Load Balancing Works

Topic 9: Microservices Architecture

LO1: Define Microservices Architecture and its core principles

LO2: Explain the advantages and challenges of implementing a Microservices Architecture in Backend development

LO3: Describe how to design a simple Microservices-based system for a real-world application

Topic 10: Serverless Computing

LO1: Define Serverless Computing and explain its key characteristics

LO2: Describe how Serverless Computing Models differ from traditional Server-based Architectures

LO3: Explain how to build a Serverless application using a Cloud provider

Topic 11: Database Management and Administration

LO1: Identify the key responsibilities of a Database Administrator

LO2: Explain the importance of Backup, Recovery, and Indexing in Database Management

LO3: Evaluate the performance of a Database System and propose improvements based on Monitoring tools

Final Exam