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Backend

Backend Development

Build the systems behind the screen.

Backend Development
Safari School3 months

Programme Overview

Backend Development is the second phase of the Software Development programme, and can also be taken on its own. Over three months you learn to design APIs, work with databases, handle authentication and deploy software to production.

Duration

3 months

Level

Beginner to professional

Fee

KES 25,000

What you’ll be able to do

  • Design and build REST APIs
  • Model and work with databases
  • Handle authentication and security basics
  • Deploy applications to production

Curriculum

01

Backend Development

3 months

Learn what happens behind the interface, APIs, databases, authentication and deployment.

  • Node.js and server-side JavaScript
  • Designing and building REST APIs
  • Databases and data modelling
  • Authentication and security basics
  • Deployment and shipping to production

Fees

One three-month phase

KES 25,000

Full fee structure

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