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Backend Development

Overview​

The backend is built with Node.js, Express, and MongoDB, following scalable architecture patterns for future team collaboration and LMS integration.

Tech Stack​

  • TypeScript - Popular, scalable, and easy to learn language choice
  • Node.js + Express - Scalable, learnable framework matching IWP curriculum
  • Mongoose (MongoDB) - Fits requirements, scalable for the use case, easy setup with third-party hosting
  • ESLint - Development tool for code formatting and alignment

Architecture Philosophy​

The backend follows MVC (Model-View-Controller) folder structure for maintainability and scalability.

Key Principles​

✅ Use const instead of var
✅ Scalable backend design - Future teams will work on this codebase
✅ Easy LMS integration - Architecture supports external learning management systems

Getting Started​

Review the file structure and understand the MVC pattern before implementing new features. Each component (models, routes, utilities) has specific responsibilities and organizational patterns.