Backend Deployment Secrets: Why This Minimal Setup Matters

In this quick walkthrough, we break down the full structure of the backend application that powers our frontend. This is the “source of truth” layer where all real data is stored, validated, and served to the frontend — which means understanding this backend package is essential before starting deployment.

You’ll learn how the backend project is structured inside the src folder, how Express is initialized, and how routes, middleware, and models work together.