This beginner-level course path introduces backend development with Next.js. You will create API endpoints, handle web requests, return JSON responses, and test API behavior with curl.
You will expand your APIs with POST, PUT, PATCH, and DELETE operations, dynamic routes, request validation, structured logging, and centralized response handling. You will also organize application logic into reusable service and repository layers.
Throughout the path, you will build a Task Manager API, secure it with API key middleware, connect it to a user interface, and replace in-memory data handling with persistent storage patterns. The path is designed for learners preparing to build maintainable full-stack or database-backed applications.