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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TypeScript
Backend Course Curriculum
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 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 Web Security
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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
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Outstanding format and use Boots! He knows his stuff and really knows how to build relatable examples and explain tough to understand topics!
Nick McCabe
United States
Learn Python for Beginners
I liked it, it was engaging, maybe a little simple in places. Still, there was enough interesting, challenging and useful material to earn 5 stars.
Sergii Tokayuk
Canada
Learn SQL
I had a week to learn Go for a Programming Languages course project, and I just wanted to get familiar with the syntax. Instead, I ended up understanding Go better than any language I've learned.
Mazen Alghamdi
Saudi Arabia
Learn Go
Sometimes, I find the Learn Go lessons confusing because the assignments don't always explain the concepts or requirements clearly enough. I often have to figure out what the instructions mean on my own.
Riwandi
Tangerang
Learn Go
I think its a great course but i think, the exercises on the side get a little repetitive sometimes, one exercise after like 3-4 pages would be better than a exercise after every page
Hari Nandhan
India
Learn Python for Beginners
Nice course i hope that i make good use of the knowledge i gained from this course
Muhammad Iman Nugraha
Indonesia
Learn Python for Beginners
This one was... though, it pushed me to my limit for understanding.
A L
Sweden
Learn Go
Great course for learning the basics, syntax, loops and lists!
Johan Karlsson
Sweden
Learn Python for Beginners
Pretty good
BENOIT LANGLAIS
Japan
Learn Python for Beginners
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