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Back-end Developer Path

Go from Python fundamentals to real backend systems with Go, SQL, Docker, and portfolio projects.

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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

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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

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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

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

Connect directly with them and others in our flourishing online community

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A good, challenging course that provides good foundations for aspiring developers.

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Riain Ambrose

Ireland

Learn to Code in Python

I thought this was very thorough and a good entry to Python. I found the lessons clean and the pacing mostly fantastic. The gamified concepts helped motivate me to keep learning on a daily basis, but the lessons themselves was what actually taught me some good fundamentals. I would at times had liked more iteration and working with concepts, the jump in difficulty sometimes seemed very steep - Likewise sometimes we also moved incredibly slow with very basic stuff. Overall I liked it.

(4/5)
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Thomas Bøg

Denmark

Learn to Code in Python

Great and interesting course - brilliant intro for someone with no experience

(5/5)
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Harrison Phipps

United Kingdom

Learn to Code in Python

This course was a lot of fun. It was very informative and it definitely helped me get back into the swing of things in no time at all!

(5/5)
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Dan Flail

United States

Learn to Code in Python

This course is structured very well, and anytime I felt lost, I had resources to use immediately within my grasp. The reward system challenged me to dig for the answer before turning to AI.

(5/5)
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Courtney Edwards

United States

Learn to Code in Python

Really great and fun course if you're looking to start out.

(4/5)
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Michael Van Athen

United States

Learn to Code in Python

It's a good course and they dont hold your hand all the time. Support is there when you get stuck, but if you slow down and think through the problem, its pretty easy.

(5/5)
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Daniel King

United States

Learn to Code in Python

Great course, easy to understand, boots is very helpful in breaking down tough concepts. Excited to complete more courses!

(5/5)
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Bubba gubba

United Arab Emirates

Learn to Code in Python

As a professional software engineer taking this course to learn Python for the first time, this was such a fun and engaging way to learn. I love the examples and the fact that you read, learn, implement. Definitely one of the best coding tutorials I have done.

(5/5)
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Carl Meyer

Brighton, UK

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.