Welcome to my learning repository! This repository contains all the files, projects, and code examples from my journey learning backend development with modern technologies.
This repository documents my learning path through:
- TypeScript - Type-safe JavaScript for building robust applications
- Prisma - Next-generation ORM for Node.js and TypeScript
- PostgreSQL - Powerful, open-source relational database
- Serverless Architecture - Building scalable cloud-native applications
- Backend Development - RESTful APIs, authentication, data modeling, and more
- Master TypeScript fundamentals and advanced features
- Build type-safe backends with TypeScript
- Learn database design and management with PostgreSQL
- Implement ORM patterns using Prisma
- Understand serverless architecture and deployment
- Create production-ready REST APIs
- Implement authentication and authorization
- Write clean, maintainable, and testable code
- TypeScript - Static typing for JavaScript
- Node.js - JavaScript runtime
- Prisma - Database ORM and migration tool
- PostgreSQL - Relational database
- Express/Fastify - Web frameworks
- AWS Lambda/Vercel/Netlify - Serverless platforms
- Docker - Containerization
- Jest/Vitest - Testing frameworks
- JWT - Authentication tokens
- Zod - Schema validation
- Types, Interfaces, and Type Inference
- Generics and Advanced Types
- Decorators and Metadata
- Modules and Namespaces
- Async/Await and Promises
- Schema Definition
- Migrations
- CRUD Operations
- Relations and Joins
- Query Optimization
- Transactions
- RESTful API Design
- Middleware and Error Handling
- Authentication & Authorization
- Input Validation
- File Uploads
- Caching Strategies
- Function as a Service (FaaS)
- API Gateway Integration
- Cold Start Optimization
- Environment Variables
- Deployment Strategies
As this is a learning repository, each project or example may have its own setup instructions. Generally, you'll need:
# Install Node.js (v16 or higher)
# Install dependencies
npm install
# Set up environment variables
cp .env.example .env
# Run Prisma migrations
npx prisma migrate dev
# Start development server
npm run devts_backend/
├── examples/ # Small code examples and snippets
├── projects/ # Complete project implementations
├── exercises/ # Practice exercises and solutions
├── notes/ # Learning notes and documentation
└── resources/ # Helpful resources and references
This section will be updated as I progress through my learning journey with various projects and examples:
- Coming soon...
- TypeScript Deep Dive - Comprehensive TypeScript guide
- Prisma's Data Guide - Database concepts and best practices
- PostgreSQL Tutorial - Complete PostgreSQL learning resource
- AWS Serverless - AWS serverless architecture documentation
This repository is actively being updated as I continue my learning journey. Check the commit history to see the latest additions and improvements!
Feel free to reach out if you're also learning backend development or have suggestions for improvement!
Last Updated: December 2025
Note: This is a learning repository and code here is for educational purposes. Some examples may not follow production-best practices as they're part of the learning process.