--- title: Best Backend Development posts of 2023 | daily.dev description: The most upvoted Backend Development posts of 2023, curated by the daily.dev community. canonical: https://daily.dev/tags/backend/best-of/2023 twitter:card: summary_large_image twitter:site: @dailydotdev og:url: https://daily.dev/tags/backend/best-of/2023 og:type: website og:site_name: daily.dev og:title: Best Backend Development posts of 2023 | daily.dev og:description: The most upvoted Backend Development posts of 2023, curated by the daily.dev community. og:image: https://media.daily.dev/image/upload/s--VAY5ToZt--/f_auto/v1724209435/public/daily.dev%20-%20open%20graph --- # Best of Backend Development — 2023 1. 1 [](/posts/backend-projects-for-transitioning-to-a-senior-level-developer--4mosevui2 "Backend Projects 🏗️ for Transitioning to a Senior-Level 🙌 Developer 🧑‍💻") Article Bootcamp · 3y Backend Projects 🏗️ for Transitioning to a Senior-Level 🙌 Developer 🧑‍💻 As a backend developer, you play a crucial role in designing and implementing the server-side logic that powers applications. In this article, we will explore a range of project ideas that can help you level up your backend development skills, demonstrate your proficiency in handling advanced concepts, and pave the way for a senior-level developer role. 632 31 2. 2 [](/posts/the-complete-microservices-guide-gmr1myhht "The Complete Microservices Guide") Article Amplication · 3y The Complete Microservices Guide Microservices have emerged as a popular architectural approach for designing and building software systems for several compelling reasons and advantages. It is a design approach that involves dividing applications into multiple distinct and independent services called "microservices" Microservices are naturally distributed services as each service is isolated from the others and runs in its own instance. 284 6 3. 3 [](/posts/6-low-code-tools-that-will-make-you-a-better-frontend-developer-o4ajsnl57 "6 Low-Code Tools That Will Make You a Better Frontend Developer") Article Permit.io · 3y 6 Low-Code Tools That Will Make You a Better Frontend Developer A developer is measured by their ability to deliver product features in less time while maintaining high code quality. Striking this balance has become more achievable today, thanks to advancements in languages, platforms, CI/CD automation tools, and testing methodologies. We'll explore six low-code tools that can help you become a better frontend developer. 271 22 4. 4 [](/posts/system-design-master-template-how-to-answer-any-system-design-interview-question--pdprefhgx "System Design Master Template: How to Answer Any System Design Interview Question.") Article gitconnected · 4y System Design Master Template: How to Answer Any System Design Interview Question. System Design Master Template: How to Answer Any System Design Interview Question. The two biggest challenges of answering a system design interview question are: To know where to start. Arslan Ahmad: Have a look at the top image to understand the major components that could be part of any system design. 230 9 5. 5 [](/posts/do-we-really-need-a-backend-now-can-we-build-applications-without-backend-with-next-js-14--krdsa6jes "Do we really need a backend now? Can we build applications without backend with Next.js 14?") Article Community Picks · 3y Do we really need a backend now? Can we build applications without backend with Next.js 14? The role of the backend in web development has been a critical component for many years. However, with the advent of frameworks like Next.js 14, the question arises whether a backend is still needed. The author presents their opinion that for many applications, a separate backend is not necessary. They discuss the use of third-party APIs, the challenges of syncing data with databases and external APIs, and the scalability issues of deploying a frontend-focused platform. They also highlight the benefits of building applications with a custom backend, such as full control and flexibility. The author recommends their blog for more information on backend technologies. 221 37 6. 6 [](/posts/send-large-files-from-frontend-to-the-backend-waethotjq "Send large files from frontend to the backend") Article Medium · 4y Send large files from frontend to the backend Learn how to send large files from frontend to backend using FileReader in JavaScript. Split the file into small chunks and stream them to the backend. Send the file name as a query parameter for unique identification. 187 9 7. 7 [](/posts/web-development-stacks-in-2023-software-trends-qextnj3wc "Web development stacks in 2023 – software trends") Article The Software House · 3y Web development stacks in 2023 – software trends Web development stack is a set of tools typically used in tandem to develop web apps. A highly specialized web stack can exist within the constraints of frontend or backend development. The most important choice is the one concerning your full development stack. Full web development stacks are abbreviated based on the technologies that comprise them. 168 11 8. 8 [](/posts/use-nginx-as-an-api-gateway-d7l0vd5zk "Use Nginx as an API Gateway") Article AWS Tip · 3y Use Nginx as an API Gateway Use Nginx as an API Gateway to manage and direct incoming requests to three different microservices. Nginx is software that works as a reverse proxy and can be used as a Load balancer to distribute requests to different servers. The primary role of the API gateway is to act as an intermediary between clients (e.g. 167 7 9. 9 [](/posts/top-6-orms-for-modern-node-js-app-development-t5yoidsrn "Top 6 ORMs for Modern Node.js App Development") Article Amplication · 3y Top 6 ORMs for Modern Node.js App Development Learn about the importance of ORM in Node.js app development, the benefits it provides, and explore the top 6 ORM tools for modern Node.js app development. 165 26 10. 10 [](/posts/how-linkedin-serves-5-million-user-profiles-per-second-zmwfctmfz "How LinkedIn Serves 5 Million User Profiles per Second") Article Quastor Daily · 3y How LinkedIn Serves 5 Million User Profiles per Second LinkedIn has over 930 million users in 200 countries. At peak load, the site is serving nearly 5 million user profile pages a second. To manage the increase in traffic, LinkedIn incorporated Couchbase into their stack as a caching layer. They’ve been able to serve 99% of requests with this caching system. 162 12 11. 11 [](/posts/mern-stack-for-web-development-c6bl-mlrm "MERN stack for Web Development") Article AWS Tip · 4y MERN stack for Web Development MERN stack comprises a collection of four frameworks used to develop full-stack javascript solutions for rapid, scalable, and secure applications. All frameworks are open-source and have room for designing flexible and scalable applications. Ease of learning the frameworks as they follow similar patterns and support quality collaboration. 162 14 12. 12 [](/posts/api-documentation-best-practices-course-tfzv5gslj "API Documentation Best Practices Course") Article freeCodeCamp · 3y API Documentation Best Practices Course Learn how to write effective API documentation with this course. Understand the significance of API documentation, its impact on a business, and the best practices for creating high-quality documentation. 162 2 13. 13 [](/posts/ui-over-apis-9fkachi9y "UI over APIs") Article Builder.io · 3y UI over APIs Server-driven UIs are not just a theoretical concept; they are being implemented by some of the biggest names in the tech industry. They offer a dynamic and flexible way to generate UIs on the server and send them to the client through APIs. This approach can provide faster iteration and more personalized user experiences. 145 15 14. 14 [](/posts/node-js-development-all-you-need-to-know-fyix8aefv "Node.js Development: All You Need to Know") Article Amplication · 3y Node.js Development: All You Need to Know Node.js can be considered a future-proof technology that every developer should know. It allows developers to use JavaScript on both the frontend and backend, making it the perfect choice for building scalable, high-performance applications. It was introduced in 2009 and revolutionalized the development world since it allowed developers to run JavaScript outside web browsers. 140 3 15. 15 [](/posts/why-we-chose-node-js-over-deno--o3yuqvavh "Why We Chose Node.js Over Deno?") Article Amplication · 3y Why We Chose Node.js Over Deno? Node.js was the de-facto standard for writing server-side JavaScript apps in the 2010s. Ryan Dahl introduced Deno in 2018 in his controversial JSConf EU talk titled "10 Things I Regret About Node.JS" This article gives an overview of the platforms, history, performance, security, and all other critical features. 136 21 16. 16 [](/posts/why-netflix-took-a-bet-on-graphql-a7yklbfcb "Why Netflix Took a Bet on GraphQL") Article Amplication · 3y Why Netflix Took a Bet on GraphQL Netflix migrated its iOS and Android apps to a GraphQL backend in 2022\. Netflix's decision to adopt GraphQL was driven by its ambition to create a more flexible, efficient, and developer-friendly API architecture. GraphQL's declarative nature, comprehensive documentation, and robust tooling make it a developer's dream. 134 8 17. 17 [](/posts/rest-vs-grpc---what-s-the-difference--hkcazh13i "REST vs. gRPC - What’s the Difference?") Article Amplication · 3y REST vs. gRPC - What’s the Difference? REST has been around for a long time and is an industry standard for developing and designing APIs. Google Remote Procedure Call, or gRPC, was created on top of the RPC protocol. The Amplication repository is about to hit 10,000-stars on GitHub. 133 9 18. 18 [](/posts/how-to-host-your-side-projects-for-free-in-2023-from-auth-to-database-xiogorsed "How to host your side-projects for free in 2023: from Auth to Database") Article Livecycle · 3y How to host your side-projects for free in 2023: from Auth to Database Hosting side projects without a monthly cost is a great way to bring your ideas to life without breaking the bank. In this article, we’ll explore different categories of services that can help you host your side projects for free in 2023. 132 16 19. 19 [](/posts/7-tips-to-build-scalable-node-js-applications-a47ozqpow "7 Tips to Build Scalable Node.js Applications") Article Amplication · 3y 7 Tips to Build Scalable Node.js Applications Node.js is a JavaScript framework created on Chrome's V8 JavaScript engine. If used correctly, it can be used to build highly scalable mission-critical applications. This article will discuss several tips which can be helpful when it comes to building scalable applications. 122 12 20. 20 [](/posts/understanding-node-js-streams-d4y3re5qp "Understanding Node.js Streams") Article Amplication · 3y Understanding Node.js Streams Streams are a fundamental concept in Node.js that enable efficient data handling. They are handy for file operations, network communications, and other forms of end-to-end data exchange. They process data in small, sequential chunks instead of loading the entire dataset into memory at once. Streams provide two key advantages over other data handling methods. 120 10 21. 21 [](/posts/gowithphp-com-6jiebggfg "Gowithphp.com") Article Community Picks · 3y Gowithphp.com A post that discusses the advantages of using PHP for web development. 115 20 22. 22 [](/posts/the-best-engineering-blogs-mversrl6d "The Best Engineering Blogs") Article Community Picks · 4y The Best Engineering Blogs Discover the top engineering blogs to stay up to date with tech and software development. The list includes blogs from Facebook Engineering, GitHub Engineering, Heroku Engineering, Amazon Web Services, Microsoft Azure, and more. 115 4 23. 23 [](/posts/5-best-practices-for-backends-for-frontends-l9ktlw4lr "5 Best Practices for Backends-for-Frontends") Article WunderGraph · 3y 5 Best Practices for Backends-for-Frontends The Backends-for-Frontends (BFF) pattern is an interesting solution to a problem many teams face. BFF stands for Backend For Frontend, and it’s a very clever way to architect your application in a way so that no matter how many different frontend experiences you offer, the core backend services remain intact. 98 6 24. 24 [](/posts/ep49-api-architectural-styles-yi3kovvvn "EP49: API Architectural Styles") Article ByteByteGo · 4y EP49: API Architectural Styles This week’s system design refresher: API architectural styles. EP49: API Architectural Styles. How Levels.fyi scaled to millions of users using Google Sheets as a backend. 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