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Backend Bootcamp: Course Overview

Course Structure

The Backend Bootcamp spans six weeks of immersive, hands-on learning, with in-person sessions each week. Additionally, participants will work through problem sets, reference handbooks, and complete a final project to demonstrate their skills.

Weekly Sections Overview

Each section is designed to introduce essential backend development concepts, ensuring a structured and progressive learning experience.

  • Week 1: Environment Setup & Architecture

    • Setting up development tools

    • Client-server architecture & MVT

    • Web servers vs. web applications

  • Week 2: Python Refresher

    • Core Python concepts and best practices

    • Object-oriented programming

    • Error handling and debugging

  • Week 3: Frontend Basics & Django Introduction

    • HTML, CSS, Bootstrap basics

    • Django fundamentals & template engine

    • Structuring Django projects

  • Week 4: Databases & ORM

    • SQL fundamentals and SQL in Python

    • ORM in Django

    • Query optimization

  • Week 5: Authentication & Testing

    • User authentication in Django

    • Security principles

    • Introduction to testing

  • Week 6: Beyond the Basics

    • APIs, security, and monitoring

    • Scalability, CI/CD, and deployment strategies

    • Exploring advanced backend concepts for future learning

Grading Policy

Your final assessment will be based on the following:

  • Problem Sets (40%): Five graded assignments covering weekly topics.

  • Final Project (50%): A comprehensive backend application that applies concepts learned throughout the course.

  • Participation & Engagement (10%): Attendance and active contribution in in-person sections.

Grading Scale

  • 90-100% → Outstanding Performance 🔥

  • 80-89% → Strong Understanding 🚀

  • 70-79% → Satisfactory Progress ✅

  • Below 70% → Needs Improvement ⚠️

Important Dates

  • Bootcamp Start Date: [Insert Date]

  • Bootcamp End Date: [Insert Date]

  • Weekly Sections: Every [Insert Day] at [Insert Time]

  • Final Project Submission Deadline: [Insert Date]

Get Ready to Master Backend Development!

We are excited to have you on this journey. Stay committed, push your limits, and let’s build something extraordinary! 🚀