Back-end Developer Path
Learn back-end development from start to finish with courses in Python, TypeScript and SQL Also available in:
Golang
Also available in:
Golang
Course List
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 TS, 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
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 JavaScript
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14. Learn TypeScript
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15. Learn HTTP Clients
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16. Build a Pokedex
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17. Learn SQL
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18. Build a Blog Aggregator
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19. Learn HTTP Servers
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20. Learn File Servers and CDNs
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21. Learn Docker
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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
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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The course is well curated and beginner friendly. I enjoyed learning new concepts.
Collyns Codes
Silicon Valley
Learn to Code in Python
Let me quote The Zen of Python: “Simple is better than complex.” To me, that perfectly captures why I love learning here. The platform is intuitive, the lessons are clear, and the whole experience is simple, fun, and engaging!
Ismael Herrera
Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic
Learn to Code in Python
Good for basic understanding of SQL, no deep information. Amazing for beginners.
Leonids Sama
Latvia
Learn SQL
Great way to start your way in the programming department. Really awesome.
Piotr Sęk
Poland
Learn to Code in Python
A good couse, with one exception: maybe not the best course for those who didn't familiar with computer science. Some basic things are explained in a very fast way, probably not the easiest to understand.
Sergei LastName
Tbilisi
Learn to Code in Python
Pretty good course to understand the basics of programming. It's even better if you do the challenges on your own, so the concepts can solidify.
Ris
Trinidad & Tobago
Learn to Code in Python
It's really nice for someone not knowing programming at all, few tasks are really fun, the boots is alright to talk about task and solution, but going deeper asking about tradeoffs not so much. 4/5
Aleks Brzęczkowski
Poland
Learn to Code in Python
end parts were a little rushed/without context as to where exactly to use them
Ilyaas Kapadia
Cincinnati, USA
Learn Go
I enjoyed this course very intuitive, the reward system kept me coming back.
DataCamp Way
United States
Learn to Code in Python
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