Modern Backend Development Training – Setup & Configuration: Your Dev Environment Begins Here

Welcome to Part 2 of the Modern Backend Development Training series! In this essential setup session, we’ll walk through the full installation and configuration process needed to kickstart your backend project. You’ll prepare a clean, scalable environment using Node.js, Express, and optionally TypeScript for a strong development foundation.

By the end of this video, you’ll have a fully initialized backend project ready for routes, middleware, database connections, and more.

✅ What You’ll Learn in This Video:

✔️ Installing Node.js and initializing a new project with npm
✔️ Setting up Express.js for routing and server handling
✔️ Organizing your project with a clean folder structure
✔️ Installing essential dev tools (e.g., nodemon, dotenv, cors)
✔️ Configuring environment variables for secure and flexible setups

💡 Why This Step Matters:

🔹 Provides a professional backend structure from the start
🔹 Prepares your app for scalable growth and team collaboration
🔹 Enables secure, fast, and organized backend development