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The only way to become a great developer is to write a lot of code
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Learn data analytics, but for real. Write Python and SQL, analyze real data with Pandas, and build hands-on portfolio projects.
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Help! I don't get why my code makes the player's health go up when she's hit by the sword.
*Adjusts wizard hat thoughtfully*
Ah, it looks like you used the wrong operator! Which one do you think will subtract from her health (instead of adding to it) in your take_damage function?
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it was a very great step in to coding and very entertaining i know nothing about coding and python before this
raddad alzahrani
Saudi Arabia
Learn to Code in Python
I've tried many learn to code courses before, but this one just resonated with me more than the others. I've stuck with it longer than I did any other course and I feel like i've actually learned something!
Joe Tolchard
United Kingdom
Learn to Code in Python
This course was fun because I love SQL and have used it all my I.T. jobs in the last 10 years! :)
Thomas Shannon
United States
Learn SQL
My first time writing a code was at this platform. It feels like playing a game but you can learn a lot here. Also the mechanics of getting help are awesome. Love it!
Seidl Hiiiped
Austria
Learn to Code in Python
Great Course to start with! Very practical with examples
Esteban Camerlo
Argentina
Learn to Code in Python
easy to follow, good examples and the quizes make you think hard and if you get stuck you have plenty of free and premium options to help you (spellbook, boots)
Ivan Patrick Lambert
Croatia
Learn to Code in Python
I enjoyed it, the format is really engaging. I had to ask boots for help a few times but never to the point of begging for the answer. 10/10 Challenge yourself
Jeremy C
Canada
Learn to Code in Python
waas a great experience!!! :)
Naveen Yogi
Varanasi
Learn SQL
Easy to understand yet still doesn't fully hold your hand in order to build your own problem solving skills
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United States
Learn to Code in Python
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A proven path to a programming career
It takes most students about 12 months to complete an entire career path
Learn in-demand back-end technologies like Python, SQL, and Go
Spend about 12 months if you're doing it part-time
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Software developers in the US earn over $100,000 per year
The following data is taken from the results of the 2025 Stack Overflow survey
Cloud Engineer
$189,000
Backend Developer
$175,000
Site Reliability Engineer
$165,000
DevOps Engineer
$165,000
Data Engineer
$150,000
Frontend Developer
$145,000
Data Analyst
$100,956
Some folks look at the job data and assume that front-end positions are the only option for new learners. On the contrary, there is big demand for backend and data-oriented positions!
If you like working with data, logic, and servers, you might just enjoy the back-end, data-focused curriculum here on Boot.dev. And similar to the frontend, most data and backend positions don't require a specific degree from a university... but you do need to know your stuff!
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How do I learn to code?
Our answer, from the team behind 1,201,282+ learners
Pick one language (Python is our first choice) and spend most of your time writing code, not watching videos or generating AI slop. Follow a structured path, build real projects along the way, and practice daily.
- Pick one language and stick with it. Python is a great first language: the syntax is simple, and it's used everywhere from backend development to scripting, data, and AI.
- Follow a structured path. Random tutorials leave knowledge gaps. A linear curriculum removes the "what should I learn next?" problem entirely.
- Write code every day. Programming is a skill that takes real time to learn. Shortcuts are mostly a lie. Daily practice beats occasional binge-sessions.
- Build real projects. Projects force you to solve problems that no tutorial covers, and they become the portfolio that gets you interviews.
- Get unstuck fast. Every developer gets stuck. Lean on a community of humans or a (socratic) AI tutor to keep from stalling out.
- Go deep on one specialty. Once you have the fundamentals, specialize. Backend development, DevOps, Data Analysis, Full Stack, AI, etc. Pick one and go deep.
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