The Scripting Den Podcast
Insights about the Software Development industry from a senior developer (with more than 20 years of experience).
Short, to-the-point episodes where I share my insights.
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The Scripting Den Podcast
Episode 24 - Top 5 skills you should have as a backend developer
In this episode I cover some of the basic skills you should focus on learning or perfecting if you're looking to become a backend developer.
Are these all the technologies/skills to focus on? Absolutely not! This is just a starting point. There are many more aspects of the role to look into, and that is why I'm also linking some extra articles below.
Enjoy the episode!
Top skills mentioned
- Pick a backend language. It doesn't matter which one, pick one and go with it.
- Learn a framework for your chosen language.
- Learn about backend architecture and architectural patterns.
- Learn about databases, specifically about SQL vs NoSQL.
- Understand how APIs work and how to create them yourself.
Extra skill implied throughout the entire episode: Keep an eye in the industry, understand what new technologies emerge and which ones make sense for you to follow.
Interesting links:
- Read my articles about microservices here: https://medium.com/@deleteman123/list/microservices-1bdacffee603
- Full article about must-have skills for backend developers: https://roadmap.sh/backend/developer-skills
- Learn about Microservices vs Monolith here: https://camunda.com/blog/2023/08/monolith-vs-microservice-architecture-comparison/
- What does it meant to have microservices in your backend? https://medium.com/ask-a-dev/dealing-with-a-microservice-based-architecture-what-6fe58ac9a6a7
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