Backend Architecture Foundations
A practical backend course focused on architecture thinking. Learn how to design scalable systems, choose between monoliths and microservices, build clean APIs, implement authentication correctly, and think in production-ready systems.
Syllabus
This course teaches backend developers how to think in systems, not just write code. You will learn architecture fundamentals used in real production systems.
- Module 1: Backend Architecture Fundamentals
- Module 2: Monolith vs Microservices — Real Trade-offs
- Module 3: Service Boundaries & System Design
- Module 4: API Design — REST Beyond Endpoints
- Module 5: Authentication & Authorization
- Module 6: JWT, Refresh Tokens & Security Pitfalls
- Module 7: Data Modeling & Persistence
- Module 8: Performance & Scalability
- Module 9: Caching Strategies & Trade-offs
- Module 10: Observability & Production Mindset
- Module 11: Common Backend Architecture Mistakes
- Module 12: Final Architecture Review Session
Available Languages
What You Need Before Starting
You should already be writing backend code and want to grow into system and architecture-level thinking.
Prerequisites
Basic backend development experience required (any language).
Your Instructor
Oleksii Anzhiiak
Software Architect, Senior .NET Engineer & Co-Founder
Oleksii Anzhiiak is a Software Architect, Senior .NET Engineer, and Co-Founder of ToyCRM.com and ProfectusLab. With over 15 years of experience, he specializes in distributed systems, cloud infrastructure, high-load backend development, and identity platforms. Oleksii designs complex architectures, builds secure authentication systems, and develops modern engineering education programs that help students achieve real career results.
All new students receive a complimentary trial lesson during their first visit to our learning center.
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View Special Offers →Key Skills You'll Master
- Backend architecture fundamentals
- Monolith vs microservices decision making
- API design and versioning
- Authentication and authorization (JWT)
- Performance and scalability thinking
- Caching strategies
- Production readiness and observability
What You Can Build After This Course
- Design backend systems with confidence
- Make correct architecture trade-offs
- Build clean and maintainable APIs
- Implement authentication safely
- Think like a production-ready backend engineer