techysphinx / jk_backend

# Advance Journey of Backend.

Starting of Backend Journey with advanced version.

Backend Essentials:

Databases : Relational (SQL) or NoSQL databases store and manage your application's data.

APIs (Application Programming Interfaces) : These act as intermediaries allowing your frontend (user interface) to communicate with the backend and access data.

Servers : These computers run your backend code and handle requests from the frontend.

Server-side Logic #: The code that processes data, interacts with databases, and defines application behavior runs on the server. (e.g., Node.js, Python)

Security #: Implementing security measures like authentication and authorization is crucial to protect user data and application integrity.

Industry-Standard File Structure:

While specific structures may vary, here's a general layout for a well-organized backend project:

config: Configuration files for environment variables, database connections, etc.

models: Files defining data models representing your application's data structure. (e.g., User model, Product model)

routes: Files handling incoming API requests and routing them to the appropriate functions.

controllers: Files containing logic to handle specific functionalities like user registration or data retrieval.

middleware: Reusable code modules that perform tasks like logging or authentication before requests reach controllers.

utils: Helper functions used across different parts of your backend codebase.

tests: Test files to ensure your backend code functions as expected. (Highly recommended for maintainability!)