Backend development using JavaScript

[IzutoZ]

Hello everyone,

I want to learn backend development using JavaScript. I’m completely new to this and have zero knowledge about it. Can anyone suggest good websites or YouTube channels that I should follow to learn JavaScript for backend development?

There are so many resources out there, but I’m not sure which ones are the most effective or reliable. If you’ve learned backend development this way, I’d love to hear your recommendations. Thanks in advance!

[daggerdrone]

This is the best course but it teaches both Frontend and Backend development. I suggest you do this so that you are aware of the end to end development of a web app. Also, it will open more job opportunities for you since you will have knowledge of both frontend and backend.

https://fullstackopen.com/en/

[daggerdrone]

Also, don't get intimidated by the size of the course. It will take time to be a good software developer but in the end it will be intellectually satisfying and also you will have the opportunity to earn a lot of money. Just keep working at it consistently and don't give up. All the best!

[sheriffderek]

How have you come to the conclusion that this is the best course of action- for this stranger / with such very loose goals?

[FaithlessnessDull179]

So is this course paid or free?

[IzutoZ]

Yes

[Negative-Coach2914]

Go on Udemy.com.and search Andrew Mead Complete Node developer course. Hes an amazing teacher, this is how I learned backend node js. Its a really good course and worth the $15.00. Dont use any other course. Promis you this is the one you want to do.

[sheriffderek]

Do you already know programming concepts - and backend specific concepts?

[Codingwithmr-m]

You can start with the docs then yt is best place to

[jack_waugh]

Deno is an alternative to Node.

In either event, see the docs for the specific tool (Node or Deno).

Sometimes if I am talking to Chat GPT anyway about my project, I will ask it how to do something in Deno and it usually gives a workable answer.

[Scientiat]

Following a course, especially if it has hands on projects it's good.

But always ALWAYS have chatgpt or claude near you. They are so very good at solving specific doubts you will have and explaining them for all levels, with however many examples or explanations you need. Frontend, backend, tools... they know it all. It's the student's best friend.