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I Crashed Production for 85,000 Users With One Redis Mistake!
Get started with Redis cloud for free: https://fandf.co/4c2K633 Being a backend developer is unpredictable. I crashed a production site when 85,000 users were logged in. Hopefully this story helps...
Every Backend Developer Roadmap Is LYING To You!
Get started with Supabase free: https://supabase.plug.dev/4d2M5S5 Every backend developer roadmap you've seen is already out of date and lying to you. Here's what actually will get your hired as a...
You're a REPLACEABLE Backend Developer (here's how to fix it)
AI isn't replacing backend developers, however it's replacing the backend developers who only know how to close tickets and write code. Here's exactly what to do so tools like Claude Code and Codex...
9 Claude Code Features MOST Devs Still Aren’t Using!
Most devs using Claude Code are leaving 80% of Claude Code power on the table. I use it every single day, and these are the 9 Claude Code features that actually change how you build. 🎓 The Backen...
I Rebuilt My Dev Workflow with Claude Code!
Get started with Supabase here: https://supabase.plug.dev/RnPfEnN I rebuilt my entire dev workflow using Claude Code and it changed how I approach every single phase of building software. I'll wal...
Claude Code vs Codex: Every Developer NEEDS to See This!
Claude Code vs Codex is debated often. I have used Claude Code and Codex every single day since they have been released. Even with the newest models of Claude Code with Opus 4.6 and Codex 5.4 there...
Prompt Injection Is the New SQL Injection (5 BIG Backend Mistakes)
Checkout Descope here: https://descope.plug.dev/B0cT24m AI opens up your backend to major vulnerabilities that can easily get your backend hacked. This video shows these new AI vulnerabilities and...
You’re Using Claude Code WRONG!
I use Claude Code daily, but I am always shocked by how little others know how to use Claude Code. Today. I am showing you how to fix your broken Claude Code AI Workflow. 🎓 The Backend OS (FREE Ba...
I Put AI In The Database! (RavenDB)
Checkout RavenDB here: https://ravendb.net/download?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=yard&utm_campaign=yard-eric_ruby Traditional CRUD backends are becoming obsolete. Here is exactly why your backend...
Most Backend Engineers Are Getting LEFT Behind
Learn more about what Shopify is doing here: https://shopify.com/ericroby Backend engineering is splitting into two groups. This video shows you how to be the backend engineer that is moving forwa...
AI Is Making Backend Devs WORSE (Here's Proof)
Writing code is easier, but backend engineering is harder than ever. If you are using Claude Code, Codex, Copilot or Gemini to help with backend coding. This video is for you. 🎓 The Backend OS (FR...
Backend Engineering Just Got WAY Harder (Here's Why)
Backend engineering continues to evolve. Recently, backend engineers have had it hard, and in this video I will break down why backend engineering has gotten much more difficult. 🎓 The Backend OS ...
The REAL Reason You're Still a Junior Backend Developer
There is a reason you are a junior backend developer and it's not what you think. There are reasons some junior developers stay juniors forever. 🎓 The Backend OS (FREE Backend learning): https://c...
Stop Thinking Like a Junior Developer
The difference between junior and senior developers is all about how you think and approach problems. This video will break down exactly how to make everyone not think you are a junior developer. ...
Most Developers Complicate Subscriptions (Do This Instead!)
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I Can Tell You're a Junior Developer (Stop Doing This)
Get started today with Hostinger Horizons: http://hostinger.com/codingwithroby10 Senior developers can spot a junior developer within the first 30 seconds of looking at their code. It's not the sy...
This "Best Coding Practice" Cost $750 Million
Everyone has heard of DRY but almost no developer actually knows what DRY means. And no, it means a lot more then "Don't Repeat Yourself." In this video we will be explaining how exactly you should...
I Don't Write Test Scripts Anymore
Check out Amazon Nova Act here: https://fandf.co/4aVEI1A If you are watching this, you’re probably testing wrong. In this video, I’m showing you why traditional testing automation fails and how to...
Stop Coding Like a Junior
These are the 6 mistakes kept me stuck at junior level for years. The gap between junior and senior isn't intelligence or years of experience - it's the lessons that change how you think before you...
I Wasted 12 Months Learning to Code (Don't Be Me in 2026)
I wasted 12 months "learning to code" by watching tutorials. If I had to start over in 2026, I would skip the courses and do this instead. In this video, I break down the exact roadmap I would use ...
Why It's Impossible to Get Hired in Tech (The Math)
12,000 people applied for 3 junior backend developer roles. Nobody got hired. This isn't just a bad job market, it's a broken economic model. Want to book a 1-on-1? https://www.codingwithroby.com/...
Why Backend Engineers Are Getting WORSE (The AI Trap)
Get started with Graphite today: https://graphitedev.link/roby The gap between Junior and Senior backend engineers is widening. While AI makes some developers 10x faster, it’s causing others to fa...
Stop Building CRUD Backends (RAG Tutorial)
Get started with MongoDB Atlas today: https://fandf.co/4iQ7uTt The future of backend engineering is being able to build AI Agentic RAG applications. Here's how to do that. Want to book a 1-on-1?...
The Traditional Backend Engineer is Dying (Do This Instead)
Being a "coder" is the fastest way to become obsolete. This what you need to stay relevant as a software engineer. Join my newsletter: https://www.codingwithroby.com/newsletter Come work with me: ...
Hackers are targeting your weak password RIGHT NOW
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Why Spaghetti Code Beat Clean Architecture
Backend engineering code quality does not matter. These 4 backend pillars are what matters... Join my newsletter: https://www.codingwithroby.com/newsletter Come work with me: https://www.codingwit...
I Built THIS in 4 Days to Replace Our Backend Expert
Get started with Firecrawl here: https://firecrawl.link/eric-zasy Backend engineer's main role is to solve problems. And in 4 days, we did just that, using AI, MCP and with our backs against the w...
5 Things You Must Do to Get Promoted as a Backend Engineer
Are you a backend engineer who’s been writing clean code, fixing bugs, shipping features… but still not getting promoted? You’re not alone. Here is how to get promoted. Join my newsletter: https:/...
6 Backend Mistakes Keeping You Stuck at Junior Level
Backend engineering is a field that takes time and discipline to grow in. Here are the top 6 reasons people stay stuck as a junior backend engineer and stop growing. Join my newsletter: https://ww...
7 Things I WISH I Knew Before Becoming a Backend Engineer
Backend engineering is an amazing field, but here are 7 things I wish I knew before diving into the backend profession. Join my newsletter: https://www.codingwithroby.com/newsletter Come work with...
THIS is The Next Big Thing for Backend Engineers
If you’re a backend engineer and you haven’t started learning this one skill yet, you’re already behind. I’ll show you how backend engineering is changing fast and why the next generation of backen...
I Wasted 2 Years Learning Backend the Wrong Way
I spent years "learning" backend engineering. Watching tutorials, reading docs, planning the perfect projects. But I never actually became a backend engineer. Join my newsletter: https://www.codin...
5 Backend Mistakes That Will Destroy Your Career (Stop Doing These)
Backend engineering can be hard. However, it can be easy to do things that destroy your backend engineering career. Join my newsletter: https://www.codingwithroby.com/newsletter Come work with me...
Backend Engineering Has CHANGED - Here’s Everything You Need to Know
Backend engineering is changing. Not necessarily for the worst, but you want to know everything about the backend engineering field before diving in. 🎓 FastAPI course can be found at: FastAPI Begi...
How to Get AHEAD of 99% of Backend Engineers
Backend engineering is a fantastic field! But how do you become a great backend engineer? We will cover the steps to make you a top 1% backend engineer. 🎓 FastAPI course can be found at: FastAPI B...
I Made Our API 15x Faster… After Crashing 147 Restaurants
Backend engineering is a powerful spot to be in. Our backend API crashed 147+ stores and we needed a fix yesterday. Our fix made our backend 15x faster only after implementing multiples mistakes fi...
Why ALL Backend Devs Are Switching to Python
Register for Snyk DevSecCon FREE here: https://snyk.plug.dev/0OERDVM Python is the number 1 programming language in the world and for good reason! Python can do just about anything for backend eng...
5 Backend Career Mistakes I Wish I Avoided
Backend engineering is a fantastic field. There is so much depth and backend engineering powers every product on the planet. However, the growth and journey is unique to each person. These backend ...
THIS is SLOWING Down your Backend Engineering Growth
If you're a backend engineer you have probably ran into these problems. Once fixed, you will be able to grow significantly faster within your backend engineering craft! Backend engineering is a fan...
How One Change in My Code Is SAVING Me OVER 100 Hours!
As a backend engineer we all run into coding problems. It is easy to avoid the hard problem, but as a backend engineer it is up to choose the right one. 🎓 FastAPI course can be found at: FastAPI B...
Build a PROFESSIONAL FastAPI project ONLY using Claude Code
Claude Code + FastAPI makes an amazing pair! We will be using Claude Code to build a professional FastAPI app from scratch! 🎓 FastAPI course can be found at: FastAPI Beginner & Advanced: https://w...
10 Years of Backend Engineering in UNDER 10 Minutes
Backend engineering is such an amazing field. In this video, I will go over the top lessons I learned from 10 years of backend engineering. 🎓 FastAPI course can be found at: FastAPI Beginner & Ad...
The Backend Engineering Shifts No One Talks About
Software engineering is changing fast. Product engineers are becoming a thing, perfect code is no longer needed and the most valuable item a software engineer can bring to the table is impact & val...
Why I Pick Python Every Time in 2025!
Python is the most versatile language on the market. Python has some of the most powerful frameworks, libraries and is always a "top desired" programming language every year. In this video I explai...
The No-BS Modern Backend Engineering Roadmap for 2025
Backend engineering is an amazing field. That is why in this video I explain the steps needed to go from a newbie to a backend engineer this year! 🎓 FastAPI course can be found at: FastAPI Beginne...
I Made One Change and My FastAPI Code Got 10x Cleaner
Test CodeRabbit for FREE here: https://fnf.dev/3U3X72x Just one small change made my FastAPI code 10 times cleaner and easier to maintain. FastAPI is becoming a MUST for Python and AI products, so...
FastAPI + Context Engineering = Beautiful Frontend UI (Mind BLOWN!)
Test Augment Code for FREE here: https://fnf.dev/4lx4M5T Context Engineering and FastAPI keep growing in popularity. In under 8 minutes I will show you how you can use both Context Engineering and...
I Was Tired of Outdated LLMs… So I Built THIS
Test ScraperAPI for FREE here: https://www.scraperapi.com/?fpr=testit Learn more about LangChain ScraperAPI integration: https://www.scraperapi.com/integration-tutorials/langchain/?fpr=testit Out...
I Wrote 100,000+ Lines Of Python. Here's What You NEED To Know!
After writing over 100,000 lines of Python code I have learned some lessons. In this video, we will go over those Python lessons. Want FREE code repositories: https://www.codingwithroby.com/freeb...
11 New Rules for Learning to Code in 2025
Learning to code in 2025 isn’t the same as it was even a few years ago. AI is changing the game. Bootcamps are everywhere. And some people are even saying coding is done. So… should you still bothe...