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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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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It moves a little fast in places but if you take the time to really understand what's being said then it becomes a smooth experience
Chris Foster
United States
Learn Python for Beginners
Great course, with little to no background in Software Engineering, I can now navigate SQL tables and meetings at work with the basics!
Bradley Williams
United States
Learn SQL
Beast.
Abdulrahman Yaqyn
Egypt
Learn Python for Beginners
It was a bit challenging sometimes and the end was as easy as tricky but I made it!!!!!!
Olyxander Lerecouvreux
France
Learn Python for Beginners
Very fun and refreshing course.
Akib Hasan
Chittagong
Learn SQL
I don't know much about SQL and it's professional uses, but I feel comfortable enough to handle entry level to intermediate tasks if it's complexity is comparable to that of the rest of the courses on the site when used in a professional capacity
Zethu Gola
Gqeberha, South Africa
Learn SQL
Had a lot of fun building aside this course!
Philipp Volkmer
Germany
Learn SQL
Great introduction to programming for beginners. The exercises are simple and fun and does a good job hammering in the concepts.
Mashrur Ahmed
Dhaka, Bangladesh
Learn Python for Beginners
This one was very fun. If you are familiar with Excel functions, this one will be easy for you.
Sascha Ziebart
Germany
Learn SQL
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