Why i'm try’n to build Backend stuff from scratch?


Heya, I’m Yash. I’m just a normal guy who loves to figure out how apps and websites actually work. I want to master backend development and This blog is the start of that journey. I’m calling it Ground0logs because I’m starting from ground zero with no shortcuts, no magic, just daily effort and real learning.
Why Am I Doing This?
2025 is almost over. There are just 200 days left in the year.
I realized:
“If I don’t do something now, I’ll just keep wishing I had.“
So, I made a promise to myself:
Master backend development before the year ends.
No shortcuts. No magic. Just me, my laptop, and a whole lot of learning.
Okay but... what is backend?
Let’s take a simple example.
You open Zomato.
You click on “Order Pizza.”
You get a list of pizzas.
You tap one, order it, and it gets delivered.
What you see – the pizza list, buttons, colors – that’s called the frontend.
But how does Zomato know which pizzas to show you?
How does your order reach the restaurant?
Where is your address saved?
How do you log in?
That’s all done by the backend.
It’s like the invisible engine behind the app that doing all the heavy lifting 💪
So why did I choose backend?
Because I love building things that work.
I want to be the guy who:
Builds APIs
Connects apps to databases
Makes login systems work
Saves your data safely
Sends the correct data when needed
Basically, I don’t just want to make an app look good.
I want it to work properly, talk to servers, and do real things.
Backend gives me that power.
What tools am I using?
I already know some Java (the programming language).
And now, I’m learning Spring Boot, which is a powerful tool used to build backend systems with Java. also will share in detail resources later from where i’m learn’n and all.
What Will I Learn in 200 Days?
Here’s the plan for the next 200 days:
How to create backend systems that can handle users, data, and actions
How to store info in databases like MySQL or PostgreSQL
How to make secure login/signup systems
How to create real projects using REST APIs
How to test, fix bugs, and deploy apps online
And most importantly — how to think like a backend dev.
What is Ground0logs?
It’s my public dev diary.
Whenever I learn something, build something, or even mess something up —
I’ll write about it here.
You’ll see:
What I learned today
What I built
What went wrong 😅
What I fixed
This blog is for:
Me (to track progress)
Anyone else learning backend
Final Thoughts
I don’t know everything.
I’m not a pro yet.
But I’m willing to show up every day, learn, and grow.
There are 200 days left this year.
Let’s make them count 💯
Let’s master backend.
Let’s log the journey.
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Yash Jagtap
Yash Jagtap
Hey, I’m Yash a backend developer in the making, currently going all-in on Java, Spring Boot, Kafka, Redis, and system design. Alongside this, I’m sharpening my skills in Data Structures & Algorithms to get better at writing optimized code and preparing for technical interviews. Security, performance, and clean architecture are things I’m getting obsessed with. I’ve also started building real backend projects — like a wallet service, booking system, and microservices that talk using Kafka.