Backend Roadmap 2022

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Roadmap of the backend group updated for 2022

Index:

1. Computer Science Essentials & Basics
2. UML & Modeling
3. Necessary Development Tools
4. Introduction To Web Development
5. Dive Into Technology & Tools - PHP & Laravel
6. Dive Into More Computer Science Essentials & Basics
7. Write Great Software

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1. Computer Science Essentials & Basics

Notes:

1. Don't study this section sequentially, study all topics altogether at the same time.

2. Before you start, you should know that you are going to learn a lot of things about computer science.

3. DON'T GO AND RUSH TO A TECHNOLOGY!

Introduction to Computer Science

There are two great courses, One provided by MIT, the second provided by Harvard

both are great!

1. Introduction to Computer Science and Programming Using Python

OR

2. CS50's Introduction to Computer Science

please note that you can audit the course and take it for free!

please note that you can use subtitle if you find it hard to understand only in english

Data Structure and Algorithms

Videos

1. Data Structures Easy to Advanced Course - Full Tutorial from a Google Engineer

OR

2. Data Structures Full Course In Arabic

Books

1. Grokking Algorithms - Entry Level

2. Algorithms Unplugged - More Advanced

Introduction to Databases

Videos

1. SQL Tutorial - Full Database Course for Beginners

OR

1. مقرر أساسيات قواعد البيانات - DB 1

Books

1. First 6 Chapters of Fundamentals of Database Systems Seventh Edition

Introduction to Operating Systems

Videos

1. CS 162, 2019, UC Berkeley - This is very comprehensive course, it's okay if you study it along with the other materials.

• Videos
• Resources

Books

1. Introduction to Operating System Design and Implementation - Entry Level

OR

2. OPERATING SYSTEMS THREE EASY PIECES - Entry Level

How Internet Works?

1. How the Internet Works - Entry Level

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2. UML & Modeling:

Notes:

you should never start coding without first thinking and modeling what you will actually be coding.

Videos

1. UML Diagrams Full Course (Unified Modeling Language)

Books

1. UML Distilled

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3. Development Tools & IDEs

Git & GitHub

1. Git & GitHub

OR

1. Git & GitHub

Editors

• PHPStorm - Recommended

• VS Code - Recommended for Low Laptop Spec

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4. Introduction To Web Development

Basics of how the web works

1. HTTP Crash Course & Exploration - English

you don't need to apply in this video.

2. HTTP Exploration - Arabic

Basics of API and REST architectural style

1. REST Architecture
2. REST Architecture

Client-Server style

1. Client-Server Architecture-1
2. Client-Server Architecture-2

HTML & CSS

1. HTML - Arabic
2. CSS - Arabic

OR

1. HTML - English
2. CSS - English

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5. Backend Web Technologies PHP & Laravel

PHP

Basics

1. Getting to know the basics - Arabic
2. Getting to know the basics - English
3. What is new in PHP 7
4. What is new in PHP 7.1
5. What's New in PHP 7.4
6. What is new in PHP 8
7. What is new in PHP 8.1

OOP

Videos:

1. OOP - Arabic
2. OOP - English
3. OOP - English

Books:

1. programming php 4th edition

Laravel :

Beginner Level - The basics and beyond

Books

1. laravel up and running 2nd edition

Videos

1. laravel 8 from scratch

After you finish, Watch & Apply in section number 14 in this playlist

2. laravel 6 from scratch

After you implement Tweety app (in the laravel 6 series) you will follow these tutorials where you will build an instagram clone.

3. Build an instagram clone

After you finish, It's time to finish things on your own with two projects:

Project 1:

Use this document as reference to system requirements and build your own system.

Project 2:

Use a design template and turn it to a complete website:

note that admin dashboard is required - you may use Orchid or you can use any other dashboard you like.

Project 3:

Build a website to show your cv where you can add your works, services, portfolio, biography and all to be controlled using a dashboard you can use any of these templates :

now you must have basic understanding to the framework that could get you to the next level

Intermediate Level - Beyond the basics

now you need to be familiar with some advanced topics such as:

Master your editor:

• Phpstorm

• Visual studio code

Read about laravel best practices

- https://github.com/alexeymezenin/laravel-best-practices

testing laravel:

1. Laravel Testing

OR

2. Laravel Testing

after you finish those try this framework for easier testing:

PEST framework:

1. Learn Pest

Building API

1. Laravel API - 1

2. Laravel API - 2

Laravel package development :

1. Laravel Package Development

Deployment

1. Deploy on digital oceans

2. Deploy on shared hosting

Useful laravel packages

1. Laravel packages

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6. Dive Into More Computer Science Essentials :

More Data Structures and Algorithms

1. Data Structures and Algorithms - MIT

More Database Systems

2. Intro To Database Systems - CMU
3. Designing Data-Intensive Applications (book) - Graduate level)

More Operating Systems

4. Intro To Operating Systems - Berkeley

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7. Write Great Software

Object-Oriented Analysis and Design

1. Head First Object-Oriented Analysis and Design

Design Patterns

2. Head First Design Pattern 2nd Edition

Clean Code & Refactoring

3. Clean Code
4. Refactoring To Patterns
5. Martin Fowler