intermediateweb development

Backend with Node.js, Express & MongoDB

Backend development in Somali: build a real REST API with Node.js and Express, store data in MongoDB, add JWT auth and role-based access, and deploy it live to Render.

Mohamud Osman

Instructor

33 lessons8h 55m

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What's included

33 video lessons
8h 55m of content
Certificate of completion
Course access

What you'll learn

Set up Node.js and Express projects

Build RESTful CRUD APIs

Structure code with MVC pattern

Connect to MongoDB with Mongoose

Implement authentication with bcrypt and JWT

Add role-based authorization

Validate input with Zod

Upload files with Cloudinary

Document APIs with Swagger

Deploy backend to Render

Curriculum

7 sections33 lessons8h 55m total

Your instructor

Instructor

Mohamud Osman

A seasoned software engineer with over 11 years of experience in full-stack development. Mohamed has founded multiple successful startups including Dugsiiye and Imagingface, and has mentored thousands of developers worldwide. His expertise spans from frontend technologies like React and Next.js to backend systems, DevOps, and AI/ML applications.

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About this course

Phase 4 — Backend Engineering. Hadda waxaad u gudbeysaa backend-ka — sida server-yada ay u shaqeeyaan, sida xog loo kaydiyo, sida API loo dhiso, iyo sida loo deploy-gareeyo production-ka.

Maxaad baran doontaa:

Node.js — JavaScript-ka server-side
Express — web framework-ka ugu caansan Node.js-ka
MongoDB — NoSQL database-ka modern-ka
Authentication & Authorization — JWT, bcrypt, sessions, roles
File uploads — multer + cloud storage
Render deploy — backend-kaaga internet-ka ku dhig

Capstone: Task Management API oo dhameystiran oo deployed ah Render — backend-ka full-stack-ka aad u dhisi karto.

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Backend with Node.js, Express & MongoDB

What you'll learn

Curriculum

Node.js Fundamentals

Working with Databases

Structuring Scalable APIs

Authentication and Authorization

File Uploads

Task Management System

Backend Production Prep & Deployment

Your instructor

Mohamud Osman

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