Back-End Development

 

1. Track Brief

 

 

The Back-End Development Track at ATEC equips students with the skills to build powerful, secure, and scalable server-side applications.

Students learn how to design databases, build APIs, manage servers, and create the logic that powers modern web and mobile applications.

This track is ideal for students in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, AI, and Business Technology who want to specialize in software development from the core.

 

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2. Roadmap

 

 

 

Phase 1: Core Programming Foundations

 

 

• Introduction to Programming Concepts

• PHP / Python / Node.js (ATEC preference: PHP + Laravel)

• Object-Oriented Programming (OOP)

• Data Structures & Algorithms Basics

 

 

 

Phase 2: Databases & Server Logic

 

 

• MySQL / PostgreSQL Fundamentals

• Database Design & Normalization

• SQL Queries

• Building & Designing RESTful APIs

• Authentication & Authorization

 

 

 

Phase 3: Modern Back-End Frameworks

 

 

Laravel Framework (Primary Focus):

 

• MVC Architecture

• Routing & Controllers

• Eloquent ORM

• Middleware

• API Development

• Queues & Jobs

• Caching & Performance Optimization

 

 

 

Phase 4: Production & DevOps Basics

 

 

• Linux & Server Management

• Deployment (CloudPanel, cPanel, VPS)

• Git & GitHub

• CI/CD Fundamentals

• Environment Variables & Security

 

 

 

Phase 5: Real Projects & Portfolio

 

 

• Building a complete REST API

• Integrating with Front-End & Mobile apps

• Payment Integration

• Authentication Systems

• Deploying final project online

 

 

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3. Required Courses

 

 

 

Core Courses

 

 

• Programming Fundamentals

• OOP

• Databases (MySQL / PostgreSQL)

• PHP Programming

• Laravel Framework

• API Development

• Authentication & Security

 

 

 

Elective Courses

 

 

• Python or Node.js Basics

• Git & GitHub Mastery

• Docker Basics

• Intro to Cloud Computing

• System Analysis & ERD Design

 

 

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4. Future Career Opportunities

 

 

Graduates can work in:

 

• Back-End Developer

• PHP/Laravel Developer

• API Engineer

• Full-Stack Developer (with additional front-end learning)

• Database Developer

• DevOps Junior Engineer

• Software Engineer

• System Analyst

 

 

 

Industries Hiring Back-End Developers

 

 

• Tech & Software Companies

• Startups

• E-commerce Platforms

• Payment & FinTech Systems

• Healthcare Systems

• Educational Technology (EdTech)

• Government digital transformation projects

 

 

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5. Advice for Students

 

 

• Build small projects first, then expand.

• Understand logic, not just syntax.

• Practice database design weekly.

• Push your code regularly on GitHub.

• Learn how to secure your APIs—security is everything.

• Study system analysis to write better code.

• Work on one large portfolio project to show employers.