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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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Software developers in the US earn over $100,000 per year
The following data is taken from the results of the 2025 Stack Overflow survey
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$189,000
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$175,000
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$165,000
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$165,000
Data Engineer
$150,000
Frontend Developer
$145,000
Data Analyst
$100,956
Some folks look at the job data and assume that front-end positions are the only option for new learners. On the contrary, there is big demand for backend and data-oriented positions!
If you like working with data, logic, and servers, you might just enjoy the back-end, data-focused curriculum here on Boot.dev. And similar to the frontend, most data and backend positions don't require a specific degree from a university... but you do need to know your stuff!
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