Beyond API Frameworks: Essential Backend Development Principles You Need to Know

Beyond API Frameworks: Essential Backend Development Principles You Need to Know

After conducting research, I have determined that a proficient developer must possess knowledge not only in programming but also in the reasoning behind it. Thus, I have found that it is imperative to understand the fundamental principles of backend development beyond just API frameworks.

Allow me to begin by presenting a comprehensive list of these principles. In future entries, I will delve into each of these topics in greater detail, providing thorough explanations of what I have learned.

These essential principles include:

  1. Communication Protocols

  2. Web Servers

  3. Databases

  4. Proxies

  5. Caching

  6. Messaging Systems

  7. Web Frameworks

  8. Message Formats

  9. Security