Python & Backend Engineering Sprint

Build production-grade distributed backend microservices and APIs with Python 3.12, FastAPI, PostgreSQL, Redis, SQLAlchemy ORM, Docker, and Celery asynchronous background queues.

What will I learn?

Python 3.12
FastAPI
PostgreSQL
SQLAlchemy / Alembic
Redis Caching
Docker
Celery Async Queues
Pytest

What do I need before starting?

Basic Python programming knowledge
Basic SQL concepts

What is the weekly roadmap?

Week 1: Advanced Python & Clean Architecture

Type hinting & Pydantic v2 · Generators & Context Managers · Asyncio event loops · Clean Code principles

Week 2: FastAPI Framework & REST Design

Dependency Injection · OpenAPI automatic docs · Request validation · JWT Auth & Middleware

Week 3: Relational Databases & SQLAlchemy 2.0

PostgreSQL schema design · Alembic migrations · Query optimization & indexes · N+1 problem prevention

Week 4: Caching & Session Store with Redis

In-memory key-value patterns · Cache invalidation strategies · Rate limiters · Pub/Sub streams

Week 5: Async Tasks & Background Workers

Celery & Redis broker · Email workers · Scheduled cron jobs · Worker monitoring

Week 6: Containerization & Cloud Infrastructure

Multi-stage Dockerfiles · Docker Compose · Environment config · Healthcheck endpoints

Week 7: Automated Testing & CI Pipelines

Pytest fixtures & mocking · Integration test databases · GitHub Actions CI · Code coverage > 90%

Week 8: High-Throughput Fintech Engine Capstone

Order matching engine · Load testing with Locust (10k req/s) · Final Mentor Assessment

How do I earn the Python & Backend Engineering Sprint certificate?

Complete every weekly task and receive a reviewed or approved result of at least 65% on each. You can then purchase the optional ProofCohort certificate bundle. Partner-issued credentials require a confirmed, authorized issuing arrangement.

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Prepare your project evidence

For each assigned task, connect its requirements to a deliverable the reviewer can open. Explain your contribution, decisions, checks, and any unfinished work. Use the actual task instructions for submission requirements and the templates below to organize your evidence.