Back-end Developer Path
Learn back-end development from start to finish with courses in Python, Golang and SQL Also available in:
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Also available in:
TypeScript
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
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 Pub/Sub Architecture
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22. 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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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
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Build portfolio projects
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Great introduction course to python and programming in general. Definitely recommended.
Prasanth Petluri
India
Learn to Code in Python
Great course. Some lessons were really hard for me, which I loved. Not gonna lie, had to use Boot a couple of times. What I strongly suggest for newbies like me is to go over your solution vs Boot.dev solution and think why they did it differently - I assure you that in 99% cases their solution is better which teaches you a lot.
Kamil Bogusz
Poland
Learn to Code in Python
loved it!
Derrick Nyarko
Germany
Learn to Code in Python
I wish I'd known about the course sooner! Great for learning and keeping skills sharp. Consistency is key and boot.dev is designed with this in mind.
codeface
Australia
Learn to Code in Python
It took me a minute to get through this course, but that's just due to time constraints. The instructions are clear with each lesson and continue to build on top of each other, challenging you to think critically about how to solve each problem. Of course, Boots was there to help too. I used him on more than one occasion to guide me in the right direction.
Justin Banke
United States
Learn to Code in Python
Goes over basic Coding concepts and python fundamentals
Logan
Canada
Learn to Code in Python
It was fun!
Pablo Lichtig
Boulder, CO
Learn Go
The gamified lessons are well designed—the overall UX immediately drew me in and made the learning experience genuinely enjoyable.
Alokananda Y
Bangalore
Learn to Code in Python
I knew next to nothing about code before starting. Lessons broken down into simple steps helped clarify the basic concepts even for a newby.
Matt Gilmore
United States
Learn to Code in Python
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