How to transition from frontend to full-stack development?
Asked by Bob Smith11 days ago
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I've been working as a frontend developer for about 2 years, mainly with React and TypeScript. I want to become a full-stack developer but I'm not sure where to start with backend technologies. What would be a good learning path?
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Great question! Here's a structured approach:
1. **Choose a backend language/framework:**
- Node.js/Express (leverages your JS knowledge)
- Python/Django or Flask
- Go, Rust, or other modern options
2. **Learn databases:**
- Start with PostgreSQL or MongoDB
- Learn basic SQL and database design
3. **APIs and authentication:**
- REST API design
- JWT authentication
- API security best practices
4. **DevOps basics:**
- Docker containerization
- Basic AWS/GCP/Azure
- CI/CD pipelines
Start with Node.js since you know JavaScript - it's the smoothest transition path.
1. **Choose a backend language/framework:**
- Node.js/Express (leverages your JS knowledge)
- Python/Django or Flask
- Go, Rust, or other modern options
2. **Learn databases:**
- Start with PostgreSQL or MongoDB
- Learn basic SQL and database design
3. **APIs and authentication:**
- REST API design
- JWT authentication
- API security best practices
4. **DevOps basics:**
- Docker containerization
- Basic AWS/GCP/Azure
- CI/CD pipelines
Start with Node.js since you know JavaScript - it's the smoothest transition path.
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by Carol Martinez11 days ago
Thanks for the detailed explanation! This really helped me understand the concept better.- John Doe 11 days ago