AI
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Why Backend Engineers Should Learn AI
The shift is already here. Here's why it matters for your career — and how to approach it the right way.
SO
Solomon Eseme
2/5/2026
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Top 5 Backend Development YouTube Channels
In this article, we take a dive into the top 5 YouTube channels catering to the improvement of backend developers.
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Amanda Ene Adoyi
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Securing Your FastAPI APIs with JWT
In the previous article, we covered the basics of authentication in FastAPI, including the use of sessions, API keys, and basic HTTP authentication. Now, let’s take it a step further and talk about JWT (JSON Web Token) — one of the most popular ways to secure modern APIs.
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Jane Nkwor
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Backend
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Is it all CRUD?
CRUD—Create, Read, Update, Delete—represents the four fundamental operations that form the backbone of virtually every business application you’ll ever work on.
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Jane Nkwor
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Build a Personal Library API with Node.js, Express and MongoDB
The principle that guides the Mastering Backend community is simple: You can only ever really make progress by building real-world applications which help to solve real-world problems. If you’re looking to build an impressive portfolio, it is crucial that you do not underestimate any APIs that are well-built.
AM
Amanda Ene Adoyi
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Backend
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Atomic Primitives in Rust: You don't need a mutex
Picture this: you're building a smart building management system for a high-rise office complex. Temperature sensors, smoke detectors, and CO2 monitors are scattered throughout every floor, constantly feeding data to your central Rust application.
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