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Back-end Developer Path

Go from Python fundamentals to real backend systems with Go, SQL, Docker, and portfolio projects.

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Course List

Packed with 15 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 to Code in Python

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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

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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 Pub/Sub Architecture

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22. Capstone Project

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23. Learn How to Find a Programming Job

Mediocrity doesn't cut it anymore

The only way to become a great developer is to write a lot of code

Avoid tutorial hell

by writing a ton of code

Stay motivated with

a game-like curriculum

Build portfolio projects

to prove your skills

Delve deeper

into foundational concepts

Learn flexibly online

without interrupting your life

For 1% the price of college

to minimize your financial risk

Join 1,201,282 students learning modern backend skills

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its very good for a bigginer i came in with close to no knowledge and it was understandable and fun

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אלקנה ששון נבנצאל

Israel

Learn to Code in Python

I started a month ago and one of the biggest obstacles I faced when trying to learn to code was ease of entry. This was the perfect way to introduce me to python and make it easy enough to follow that I felt that I was learning, while not feeling like I didn't understand it. I have thoroughly enjoyed this course and would recommend it to anyone trying to learn to code.

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karan dip

United Kingdom

Learn to Code in Python

Its a great introduction to Python as a language, it ramps up nicely at the halfway point, expects the learnee to think for themselves. Although some of the questions are a bit too rigid. Such as discussing what makes Python a good language.

(4/5)
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Linus Hammarberg

Sweden

Learn to Code in Python

They successfully had you implement the things you've learned, helping to cement it in your mind.

(5/5)
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Jacob Anderson

United States

Learn to Code in Python

Recommend it sincerely. Keeps things clear and as concise yet deep as they need to be to help new users understand the language enough to actually use it sometime in the future

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Open Payment

Saudi Arabia

Learn to Code in Python

Very good. Course, alot of clear lessons and fun to go through

(5/5)
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Steve

United Kingdom

Learn to Code in Python

Just do it

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donovan huston

United States

Learn to Code in Python

It starts simple and works on the basics in a very intuitive way

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Carlos Martínez Vitela

Mexico

Learn to Code in Python

A good intro to coding and python specifically. It covers the basic syntax as well as helps you to think more logically about how to approach problems.

(4/5)
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David Fischer

United States

Learn to Code in Python

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Yep. You can create an account for free and fully demo the early chapters of the path. Once you hit the membership gate, you can still read the remaining lessons in content-only mode until you're ready to upgrade.