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Lesson 1 Backend Technologies

This lesson focuses on the future of backend technologies, highlighting key trends such as serverless computing, microservices, and the adoption of GraphQL. It emphasizes the importance of security and the role of AI in enhancing backend development. The lesson includes activities for vocabulary building, reading comprehension, and writing technical explanations.

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Lesson 1: The Future of Backend Technologies

1. Lesson Objectives
By the end of this lesson, you will:

• Understand key trends in backend technologies.

• Learn and practice 10+ professional vocabulary terms.

• Improve reading comprehension by analyzing an article.

• Practice writing a technical explanation using clear, structured language.

2. Warm-Up Activity: Think & Predict

Before reading the article, take a moment to answer these questions in writing or out loud:

1. What backend technologies do you think will be important in the next five years?

2. Have you heard of serverless computing, microservices, or edge computing before? What
do you know about them?

3. In your opinion, how does AI influence backend development today?

3. Reading & Vocabulary Work

Reading Passage: The Future of Backend Technologies

(*Read the article.*)

Article: The Future of Backend Technologies

As technology evolves, backend development continues to play a crucial role in building

scalable and efficient applications.
Several key trends are shaping the future of backend technologies. One of the most
significant developments is the rise of
serverless computing, which allows developers to focus on writing code without managing
infrastructure.
Additionally, microservices architecture is becoming more popular, enabling businesses to
scale their applications flexibly.

Another important trend is the growing adoption of GraphQL over traditional REST APIs.
GraphQL provides more efficient data
retrieval and reduces the amount of data transferred between client and server.
Furthermore, cloud-native solutions and
containerization, particularly with Kubernetes and Docker, are optimizing application
deployment and maintenance.

Security also remains a critical concern. With increasing cyber threats, backend developers
are integrating advanced security
protocols, such as Zero Trust architecture, to protect sensitive data. Moreover, artificial
intelligence and machine learning
are being implemented to enhance backend automation, optimize database performance,
and detect security anomalies.

In conclusion, the future of backend development is moving towards greater automation,

flexibility, and security. Developers
must stay updated with these emerging technologies to build robust and future-proof
applications.

Vocabulary Task:
Match the new words from the text with their definitions:

1. Scalability

2. Infrastructure

3. On demand

4. Monolithic architecture

5. Microservices

6. Latency

7. Predictive analytics

8. Zero-trust architecture

9. Encrypted data storage

10. AI-driven automation

Definitions:

A. Dividing software into independent, smaller services.

B. The ability of a system to handle more work as needed.

C. A security model that assumes no one is trusted by default.

D. Using AI to perform routine tasks without human input.

E. A large, single-unit application structure.

F. Storing data in a protected, unreadable format.

G. A system available when required, rather than always running.

H. The fundamental technology setup that supports an application.

I. Using data analysis to predict future events.

J. The delay in processing or transferring data.

4. Comprehension Check: True or False?

1. Serverless computing allows developers to avoid writing code.

2. Microservices architecture makes applications easier to scale.

3. Edge computing increases latency in data processing.

4. AI and machine learning help automate backend processes.

5. Security is becoming less important in backend development.

5. Writing Task: Technical Explanation

Imagine you are mentoring a junior backend developer. He is new to software architecture
and does not understand why companies are shifting from monolithic to microservices-
based applications.

Write a short technical explanation (100–150 words) explaining why microservices are
better than monolithic architectures. Use simple terms and give an example if possible.