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If you're looking to become a backend developer, this guide is for you. Whether you're starting from scratch or already know the basics, it will help you focus on what really matters and learn the skills that set you apart.

We'll cover everything from programming languages to databases, APIs, and advanced topics to help you stand out.

To make things even easier, I've created a free roadmap template with project ideas and a tracker to measure your progress.

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Who is JavaScript Johnny? is a passionate developer and educator focused on web technologies. Published: .

My Journey

I started programming back in 2010 with basic HTML and CSS. Since then, I've grown to love the entire JavaScript ecosystem. Let's begin, npm run start!

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import { codeToHtml } from "shiki";

const code = "hello there";
const html = await codeToHtml(code, {
  lang: "javascript",
  theme: "vitesse-dark",
});

console.log(html); // highlighted html string

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What I Do

• Create educational content
• Build web applications
• Mentor new developers
• Contribute to open source

Tech Stack

Here's what I work with daily:

1. Vue.js/Nuxt
2. Node.js
3. TypeScript
4. TailwindCSS

How the Web Works

Learn the basics of how browsers and servers communicate. Focus on:

• DNS: Understand how domain names resolve to IP addresses.
• HTTP/HTTPS: Learn how data moves across the web, including secure connections using TLS/SSL.
• Client-Server Model: Understand how requests and responses work between clients and servers.
• Web Servers: Learn how web servers process and respond to requests.

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