Learn to Design Software Systems — Not Just Write Code
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AI can generate code faster than most developers can type. ChatGPT, GitHub Copilot, and similar tools have fundamentally changed what it means to be a software engineer.
The developers who will thrive in this new era aren't the ones who can write the most lines of code—they're the ones who can design systems, make architectural decisions, and explain why their solutions work.
System design, data modeling, and engineering reasoning now matter more than memorizing framework syntax.
How we approach engineering education differently
Start with the hardest part: data modeling, APIs, authentication, and business logic. Frontend comes later, once you understand how systems actually work.
We treat JavaScript as a serious backend language with Node.js, not just for DOM manipulation. Learn asynchronous patterns, database design, and API architecture.
Every project requires architecture diagrams and documented design decisions before you write a single line of code. Learn to think, then build.
Use AI strategically to accelerate development, but maintain deep understanding. You'll reflect on when AI helped and when it failed.
Three progressively complex projects that build real engineering skills
This isn't a toy project—it's how professional engineers ship software
A complete backend-first full-stack application over 4 weeks. You choose the domain, we enforce the engineering rigor.
System design, data flow, and component architecture must be documented before coding begins.
Every endpoint documented with request/response schemas, error handling, and authentication requirements.
Explain your architectural choices, trade-offs considered, and why you chose specific patterns.
Document where AI tools helped, where they failed, and what you learned about working with AI.
This capstone is your portfolio piece—the project that demonstrates you can think like an engineer, not just code.
Build scalable, maintainable backend architectures with proper data modeling and API design.
Justify your design choices with technical reasoning and trade-off analysis.
Identify and resolve complex bugs in distributed systems with confidence.
Leverage AI tools strategically while maintaining deep understanding of your systems.
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