Backend Engineer Interview Prep

Backend Engineer / Full Stack Developer

Master APIs, databases, system design, and backend architecture for technical interviews.

Interview topics

15

Topics to cover

Avg. per topic

~96m

Completion time

Est. time to complete

24h

Total for path

Levels

3

Fundamentals → Advanced

Required skills & topics

Programming FundamentalsREST API Design & HTTPSQL & Database BasicsDatabase Design & ModelingAuthentication & AuthorizationAdvanced SQL & Query OptimizationTransactions & ACID PropertiesCaching & PerformanceAdvanced API PatternsMessage Queues & Async ProcessingMicroservices ArchitectureScaling DatabasesDistributed Systems ConceptsSystem Design & ArchitectureObservability & Monitoring

Test your knowledge

Take a timed quiz to see how ready you are for interview-style questions.

Start quiz

What to Expect:

Expect API design questions, database optimization, distributed systems, and complex problem-solving.

Learning Path

Ready to Start Prep?

Work through each level systematically, refer to the curated resources, and practice real-world scenarios.