Backend Developer Path
Courses that teach you to build real backend systems with Python, Go, SQL, Docker, and more. Also available in:
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Also available in:
TypeScript
Backend Course Curriculum
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 Python for Beginners
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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
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This was pretty solid. Got a bit repetitive though, would've liked to have seen some more TDD / how to run and format tests in python also though probably better for beginners
Hugh Gramelspacher
Seattle, WA
Learn Python for Beginners
I haven't touched programming in a while, but the structure of these lessons has allowed me to pick it right back up and feel confident about my progress. Every lesson is very specific in it's purpose and builds forward to the next. I like that I can start and stop at any point I want at any time. I've been able to maintain a good daily study routine by keeping up with my daily streak, even if I only have five or ten minutes for one lesson.
Mike McCabe
United States
Learn Python for Beginners
It was good. I know more about coding in python than I did a month ago.
PixalTree
United States
Learn Python for Beginners
Another good course to introduce the universe of databases
Maxime Pellet
France
Learn SQL
really well structured course and helped me recollect python as im doing it after a while.
Thriambakesh S P
India
Learn Python for Beginners
Course is fantastic. Nicely designed to be a backend engineer. Most of the essential topics are covered from scratch to advance.
Rishabh
India
Learn Python for Beginners
Extremely easy to follow and pick up. Examples are very well thought out
Edas Ramanauskas
Australia
Learn Python for Beginners
This is great for anyone looking for a refresher or starting from zero. It’s challenging and forces you to think instead of just memorize and move on.
Jeremy Lee
Canada
Learn Python for Beginners
This is an in depth course that has challenging aspects which, for me, is what makes the difference between good and great courses.
Sreesh Vattikonda
United States
Learn Python for Beginners
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