Backend Developer Path
Courses that teach you to build real backend systems with Python, Go, SQL, Docker, and more. Also available in:
TypeScript
Also available in:
TypeScript
Backend Course Curriculum
Packed with 16 courses and 8 projects this path takes most beginners about 12 months to complete
Backend developers build the systems that power the large-scale web applications that you use every day. In this complete learning path you'll start by learning the fundamentals of programming and computer science in Python and C, then you'll learn all about building scalable and secure back-end systems using Golang, SQL and Docker.
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1. Learn Python for Beginners
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2. Learn Linux
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3. Build a BookBot
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4. Learn Git
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5. Learn Object Oriented Programming
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6. Build Asteroids
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7. Learn Functional Programming
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8. Build an AI Agent
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9. Learn Data Structures and Algorithms
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10. Build a Static Site Generator
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11. Learn Memory Management
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12. Personal Project 1
You can't truly become a developer if you can't build your own stuff. Theory and foundations are important, but you also need to be able to fly solo. The purpose of this project is two-fold: a chance to put your skills into practice and to add another project to your portfolio. Well-built personal projects will help you land interviews and jobs, so make sure to put in the effort!
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13. Learn Go
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14. Learn HTTP Clients
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15. Build a Pokedex
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16. Learn SQL
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17. Build a Blog Aggregator
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18. Learn HTTP Servers
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19. Learn File Servers and CDNs
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20. Learn Docker
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21. Learn Web Security
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22. Learn Pub/Sub Architecture
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23. Capstone Project
This capstone project should be your resume's pièce de résistance. You're allowed to use any languages or frameworks you want, but you must build it yourself, and it should be remarkable, memorable even. The purpose of this project is two-fold: a chance to put your skills into practice but also to give your resume something that stands out and gets you noticed.
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24. Learn How to Find a Programming Job
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Super course! Easy to follow and kept me going.
Marten
The Netherlands
Learn Python for Beginners
From this course, i have learned a many new things
Divyam Sood
India
Learn Python for Beginners
This is a well rounded course. I thoroughly enjoyed it and it helped my self taught knowledge fill in the gaps.
Mark Cameron
United States
Learn Python for Beginners
A great course to start with. It’s well-structured and guided, and you’re not thrown into the deep end before you’re taught to swim.
Anton Grishin
Uzbekistan
Learn Python for Beginners
This is a great course for beginners. Everything is communicated cleary, and I like that this course focuses on the absolute basics of Python without rushing into more complicated topics. These are addressed separately in other courses though, so you still aren't missing anything.
Ry Curtis
United States
Learn Python for Beginners
I learned python some years ago and this course was a great reminder of the main building blocks of python. It was easy to understand, the tasks were interesting and some were challenging.
AdamC
Lithuania
Learn Python for Beginners
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Miles Berry
United States
Learn Go
Very useful and interesting course to give some really good information on the back side for your data management.
Dylan Fuchs
United States
Learn SQL
An excellent, interactive, engaging means through which aspiring software developers can learn their first programming language.
Kavan Barry
Canada
Learn Python for Beginners
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