Phase 1: Foundation Phase

Master server-side programming fundamentals

6-8 weeks

Programming Language Choice

2 weeks
Node.js vs Python vs Java Comparison
article
Backend Language Selection Guide
video
Basic Server Setup
practice

HTTP & Web Fundamentals

2 weeks
HTTP Protocol Deep Dive
article
REST API Principles
video
Build Simple HTTP Server
practice

Version Control & Git

2 weeks
Git Workflow for Backend
article
Collaborative Development
practice
Advanced Git Techniques
video