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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 simple and understandable, also really fun and addictive

(5/5)
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rostomi demurashvili

Georgia

Learn to Code in Python

just wow

(5/5)
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Habtamu Tsegaye

Addis Ababa

Learn to Code in Python

Great

(5/5)
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Nikkolas Duong

United States

Learn to Code in Python

The framework and lesson plan that the "Learn to Code in Python" course has is very good at getting users who are brand new, or atleast newer to coding to get hands on with a multitude of problems they will face as a developer/programmer. I will say however, that the reference book (spellbook) does leave a bit to be desired in information the student has access to. Parts of the Spellbook/referencebook are lacking from the perspective of a person brand new to programming.

(4/5)
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Paul Valdez

Foley U.S.

Learn to Code in Python

Overall it is a pretty nice course that covers topics that other courses skip over. I've been a self-taught programmers for almost 2 years now, so i completed the "Learn Python" course in about 4 days. A couple of the questions have "tricky" wording though

(4/5)
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Wallace Barnes

United States

Learn to Code in Python

Great course for people that already have some experience in other languages. It skips the boring parts that you would get in long Udemy courses and focuses on the bits to get you started, while not skipping important things.

(4/5)
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Jank Bonko

Germany

Learn Go

Very simple and staightforward!

(5/5)
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Saurav Suresh

Kochi Kerala

Learn to Code in Python

It is a good starting point for an aspiring developer

(5/5)
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Morgan Gravelat

United States

Learn to Code in Python

This course did an excellent job of introducing basic concepts and getting me into the mindset of a programmer.

(5/5)
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BarleyTheBoi

Netherlands

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.