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import Answer from '../../components/FAQs/Answer.astro'; |
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import FAQs from '../../components/FAQs/FAQs.astro'; |
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import Question from '../../components/FAQs/Question.astro'; |
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const salaryLink = |
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'https://www.glassdoor.com/Salaries/united-states-backend-developer-salary-SRCH_IL.0,13_IN1_KO14,31.htm'; |
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<FAQs> |
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<Question isActive question='What is Backend Development?'> |
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<Answer> |
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<p class='mb-3'> |
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Backend web development is the part of web development that deals with |
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the server-side of a web application. This includes creating and |
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managing the server-side logic, connecting the application to a |
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database, creating server-side APIs, handling user authentication and |
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authorization, and processing and responding to user requests. It often |
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involves the use of programming languages such as Python, Java, Ruby, |
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PHP, JavaScript (Node.js), and .NET languages. |
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</p> |
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<p> |
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A backend developer is responsible for the development of server-side |
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components of a web application i.e. working with databases, handling |
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requests, creating server-side APIs that can be consumed by frontend |
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developers to retrieve and manipulate data, ensuring the scalability of |
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the systems i.e. making sure that the backend can handle a high volume |
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of traffic and is performant, integrating external services like payment |
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gateways, message queues, cloud services, etc. |
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</p> |
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</Answer> |
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</Question> |
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<Question question='How to become a Backend Developer?'> |
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<Answer> |
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<p class='mb-3'> |
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If you are a complete beginner who is just getting started, you can |
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start by learning <span class='bg-yellow-100' |
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>a backend programming language</span |
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> such as Python, Ruby, Java, Go etc. Once you have got the basic to intermediate |
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understanding of the language, learn about <span class='bg-yellow-100' |
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>the package manager</span |
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> for that language and learn how to install and use external packages into |
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your applications. Learn the basics of some <span class='bg-yellow-100' |
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>relational database</span |
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> e.g. PostgreSQL and learn how to run simple CRUD operations. Optionally, |
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you can pick up and learn a <span class='bg-yellow-100' |
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>web framework</span |
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> for the language of your choice as well. Learn how to build a <span |
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class='bg-yellow-100'>simple RESTful API</span |
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> and implement simple Authentication/Authorization into it. While you are |
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learning all the items mentioned above, don't forget to learn about <span |
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class='bg-yellow-100'>Git and GitHub</span |
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> as well. |
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</p> |
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<p class='mb-3'> |
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After following all the instructions above, you can start applying for |
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the entry level backend developer jobs. Also, look at the backend |
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developer roadmap above to get an idea about the landscape and see what |
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else you are missing. A degree in computer science or related field is |
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not always necessary but networking, building a portfolio and actively |
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seeking internships, junior developer positions or consulting can help |
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to start and advance a career as a backend developer. |
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</p> |
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<p> |
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Note: remember to make a lot of projects while you are learning to |
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solidify your understanding of the concepts. Also, it's important to |
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have the attitude of continuous learning to improve your skills and be |
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prepared for the fast-paced technology evolution in the industry. |
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</p> |
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</Answer> |
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</Question> |
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<Question question='How long does it take to become a Backend Developer?'> |
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<Answer> |
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<p class='mb-3'> |
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The amount of time it takes to become a backend developer can vary |
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depending on several factors, such as your learning pace, previous |
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experience and the amount of time you are able to dedicate to learning. |
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</p> |
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<p> |
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If you have a background in computer science or a related field, and |
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have experience with programming, you may be able to become a backend |
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developer relatively quickly, potentially within a few months. However, |
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if you are starting with little or no prior experience or education in |
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computer science, it may take longer to develop the necessary skills and |
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gain the experience needed to be a proficient backend developer. It |
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could take anywhere from 6 months to 2 years. |
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</p> |
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</Answer> |
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</Question> |
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<Question question='What are the Backend Developer Salaries?'> |
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<Answer> |
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<p class='mb-3'> |
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Backend developer salaries can vary depending on factors such as |
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location, experience, and company size. According to data from |
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Glassdoor, the average base salary for a backend developer in the United |
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States is around $92,000 per year. However, this number can vary greatly |
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depending on location, with the highest-paying cities such as San |
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Francisco, Seattle and New York having an average salary of $120,000 to |
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$135,000 per year. |
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</p> |
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<p class='mb-3'> |
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It's important to keep in mind that these are just averages, and |
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salaries can vary greatly depending on factors such as experience level, |
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specific skills, and the company you work for. With more experience and |
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specific skills relevant to the job you are applying for you can expect |
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to earn more. |
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</p> |
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<p> |
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It is worth looking at a range of resources, including salary surveys, |
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and job boards to get a general understanding of the current market in |
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your location and experience level. Also try reaching out to other |
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professionals in the field and getting an understanding of their own |
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experience and salary ranges. |
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</p> |
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</Answer> |
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</Question> |
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<Question question='Should I learn everything listed on the Backend Roadmap?'> |
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<Answer> |
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<p class='mb-3'> |
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This roadmap contains everything that you might encounter while working |
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as a Backend Developer. You may not need everything listed on this |
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roadmap to get into the industry; every job is different and most of the |
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jobs will require a subset of the items on the roadmap. However, knowing |
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what you don't know is as important as knowing things, so you can use |
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this roadmap to get an idea of what you are missing as well. |
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</p> |
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<p> |
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If you are a beginner who is just getting started, don't feel |
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overwhelmed by looking at this roadmap. Look at the answer to the FAQ |
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"How to become a Backend Developer?" |
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</p> |
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</Answer> |
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</Question> |
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</FAQs> |
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