I built a full backend-learning platform solo — here's what I shipped (and what broke along the way)
A few months ago I got tired of the same problem: you finish a "backend course," feel great for a day, then realize you still can't build anything real or pass an interview. So I started building the thing I wish I'd had when I began. Today it's finally live: https://asbackendinstitute.com Posting it here because dev.to is where I learned a ton — I'd genuinely love your feedback. Why I built it…
A backend-learning platform was built by a solo developer who was frustrated with standard resources. The platform, available at https://asbackendinstitute.com, offers hands-on, job-focused learning. Key features include Node.js & Socket.io courses, a 24-topic roadmap, AI mock interviews, DSA practice, a live dev stack with MongoDB, and a Backend Ready certificate.
The tech stack includes React + Vite, Node.js + Express, MongoDB, Mongoose, Socket.io, WebRTC, and PWA with service worker and web push notifications. The platform uses Anthropic, Gemini, and Groq for AI features. The developer faced challenges with WebRTC and cache invalidation but believes the platform is now real and out there. Feedback is welcome at the provided link.
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