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source_url: https://aws.amazon.com/startups/learn/building-your-backend
title: "Week 2: Building your backend"
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## Week 2: Building your backend

A robust backend is the backbone of any successful application. This introduction sets the stage for understanding the critical elements of backend architecture. You'll learn why strategic planning is essential and discover the diverse compute options available on AWS.

## Course details

### 1. Introduction: Building Your Backend Architecture

**Duration:** 2 mins

### 2. Planning Framework for Backend Development

**Duration:** 7 mins

### 3. Modes of Compute

**Duration:** 10 mins

### 4. Exploring Scenarios

**Duration:** 6 mins

### 5. Key Takeaways

**Duration:** 1 min

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## Related learning paths

### [Week 1: Building your frontend](/startups/learn/building-your-frontend)

Front-end development is the face of your product: the first impression that can make or break user experience. Join us as we dive into the fast-paced world of front-end development, where the right choices can transform a good product into a great one.

### [Week 3: Authentication and customer management](/startups/learn/auth-management)

Protecting your users' trust is paramount. Join us as we unveil the complexities of authentication and customer data management, often hidden like the bulk of an iceberg. Learn why robust security is essential for building a thriving startup.

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