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Back-end Developer Path

Master back-end development from start to finish in Python, TypeScript and SQL

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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

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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

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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 822,231 students learning modern backend skills

Connect directly with them and others in our flourishing online community

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easy to pick up and on an amazing platform. Boots rules all

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P vd Bosch

Netherlands

Learn to Code in Python

it's a fun way to learn SQL in a day or two

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Utsav Shankar

Singapore

Learn SQL

very basic nothing complex about it , its the best course for beginners

(5/5)
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Hamid El Hanouni

Morocco

Learn to Code in Python

Its practical rather than theoretical which makes it engaging and also forces you to remember what you learned. Good Job boots

(5/5)
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Syed Sibteali

Islamabad, Pakistan

Learn to Code in Python

Really good course to sharpen your SQL skills.

(5/5)
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Matheus Abdias

Brazil

Learn SQL

Great for developers to learn the basics

(5/5)
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Stephanie V

Chicago, USA

Learn to Code in Python

Must-do for aspiring hobbyists or Juniors.

(5/5)
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Eduardo Breda

Brazil

Learn to Code in Python

I am a programmer with 10 years of experience, 2 of them in Python. I learned stuff here that I was not even aware of. The best purchase I made in a long time!

(5/5)
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David Oliva Tirado

Spain

Learn to Code in Python

Really well designed course that keeps you engaged and addicted just like any game, instead of watching a whole bunch of hours long videos which could get you distracted easily. you HAVE to solve tasks to progress in the course and not just skip chapters which is amazing, it teaches you from the very basic which is really really good.

(5/5)
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Shreyas Uday

India

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.