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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A very enjoyable intro to programming in Python. I knew some Python and general programming before and still got a lot out of the beginner's course; the tests and challenges were helpful and I learned some excellent best practices and tricks I wasn't aware of. The AI assistant was extremely helpful and responded well to all my queries. The Spellbook was very easy to use and a nice way to quickly look up various past tutorial and feature info. The videos were also well done in my opinion.
Thomas Gutierrez
United States
Learn Python for Beginners
For new users this is an excellent start for a journey into learning Python. There were a few places where I was pulling my hair out, but that's the point. You don't learn unless you're making mistakes to learn from. Just make sure you have some salmon handy just in case you need to feed the bear when it comes time to get some help!
Phil G
Canada
Learn Python for Beginners
Very comprehensive and engaging foundations and exercises to understand SQL from scratch, or simply review all key topics.
Kevin Jacobo
Querétaro
Learn SQL
Great introduction course especially if you like gaming. The lessons are a nice blend between studying a topic and then implementing it in contexts that are applicable in the real world. Not too overwhelming either.
Sidd Lee
United States
Learn Python for Beginners
I'm from Argentina so I'm studying in a language that is not my own, but Boot.Dev made it so that is enjoyable and interactive.
Neptuna
Argentina
Learn Python for Beginners
This course felt like I was in a classroom most days. I didn't completely mind it because the repetition did nail in some concepts. Overall, a reasonable course to get started with
Liam Lappley
United States
Learn Python for Beginners
It was a really well structured course and a good first introduction into python and programming in general.
Elias Ulbricht
Germany
Learn Python for Beginners
It's a good course to start writing and reading code.
Skyler Decoteau
United States
Learn Python for Beginners
great course!
Mateusz
Poland
Learn TypeScript
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