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Back-end Developer Path

Learn back-end development from start to finish with courses in Python, Golang and SQL

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TypeScript

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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ingemar von zweigbergk

Sweden

Learn to Code in Python

Very good, I could understand how python works

(5/5)
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Zaqueu Santos

United States

Learn to Code in Python

Comprehensive and relevant.

(5/5)
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SEBASTIAN STOUT

USA

Learn to Code in Python

Great introduction to database design and basic SQL syntax.

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Edward Childs

Corinth, VT

Learn SQL

The best I seen so far

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Idris Alba

Ukraine

Learn to Code in Python

A thorough course that tough me a lot. I will go through it again to fully understand everything and to learn what I didn't memorize.

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Kazgard

Romania

Learn to Code in Python

If you're looking for a stale, monotonous, and unrelated-to-life experience, I suggest you look elsewhere. This is a fun and engaging way to learn Python that really does help put the language in perspective (I am NOT being paid to say this)!

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Andres Limon-padilla

United States

Learn to Code in Python

Your mom would be proud.

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Joshua Jones

United Kingdom

Learn SQL

awesome for beginners and you will learn a lot

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Novatune

Saudi Arabia

Learn to Code in Python

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Frequently asked Questions

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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.