Back-end Developer Path
Go from Python fundamentals to backend TypeScript systems with SQL, Docker, and portfolio projects. 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
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Build portfolio projects
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Delve deeper
into foundational concepts
Learn flexibly online
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For 1% the price of college
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I loved the introduction to Python.
Jerald Nyaga
Nairobi,Kenya
Learn to Code in Python
Very good starting point for learning the Python language! And its fun to learn as well!
Adam Kvisgaard
Denmark
Learn to Code in Python
This course is one of the best that I've taken on learning the basics of Python. I've used other sites that use examples that are repetitive and obnoxious, but this course is intuitive and builds upon itself perfectly. The gamified experience is the cherry on top, and as someone who is neurodivergent I appreciate very much for making me want to come back and learn every day! Boots is also an awesome feature, and was finetuned perfectly for this course.
Jaron Fralick
United States
Learn to Code in Python
Very great hands on experience level of coding...This was very great experience
Momin Shaikh
Pune, Maharashtra
Learn to Code in Python
What a great learning experience! I appreciate the interactive learning as I can easily understand and retain lots of concepts while going through all course materials.
Phuc Thien Nguyen
Canada
Learn to Code in Python
The last course has somethin funny. Honestly it's hard for SQL to be particularly interesting. But it is important to know.
Alexander Drummond
United States
Learn SQL
This has some great tips even for folks who use SQL almost everyday. Great course :)
Caleb Smith
United States
Learn SQL
If you completed the Python course and the C course before this, this course shows how simple and quick is Go. The understanding of this course is quick and powerful
Francisco Agustín De La Colina Nieva
Cordoba, Argentina
Learn Go
Learned some SQL with this course - really helpful and thorough! Thank you!
Francis Quimby
United States
Learn SQL
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