MasteringBackend

Node.js Backend Projects

A catalogue of 5+ Node.js backend projects and project ideas, each with real requirements and structured tasks. The frontend is already built — you focus entirely on the Node.js API, the database design and the systems work, which is what you actually get hired for.

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Build Your Own Library Management System

intermediate

The "Build Your Own Library Management System" project aims to develop a scalable and efficient API that allows users to explore books, check their availability, borrow and return books, and manage their library accounts.

2 weeks22 tasks

Build Your Own Social Media API

advance

The "Build Your Own Social Media API" project aims to develop a comprehensive API supporting essential social media platform functionalities. Users can create profiles, post messages, and interact with each other through follows, likes, and comments.

2 weeks28 tasks

E-Commerce Platform API: Build Your Own eBay

advance

The "Build Your Own eBay API" project aims to develop a robust and scalable API that supports all functionalities required for an e-commerce platform. This API will allow users to browse products, add them to their cart, complete the checkout process, create accounts, save shipping and billing information, and track orders.

1 week44 tasks

Movie Streaming API: Build Your Own Netflix

advance

The "Movie Streaming API" will provide users with access to a movie catalog where they can browse, search, and stream movies. Users can create personal watchlists, view movie details, and receive personalized recommendations. The API will offer secure, scalable, and high-quality video streaming to enhance user experience across different platforms.

2 weeks30 tasks

Build FinPay: A FinTech Solution

intermediate

In this project, we’ll create a FinTech application using Node.js and FinTech API. The application will allow users to create invoices, generate virtual cards, create virtual accounts, and get paid in different currencies.

3 weeks50 tasks

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