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 17 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. Learn AI Coding
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24. 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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25. 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
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This course is well designed. It gives the user somewhat indirect steps to complete each task, calling for the user to test and alter their code along the way. Plus if the user gets stuck, the course also has an AI chatbot (known as Boots) that can help guide through the necessary steps. I constantly found myself testing, changing, retesting, and researching through the tasks in this course.
Steve McCarty
United States
Learn Python for Beginners
Great for code enthusiasts!! It's simple enough for my non-coder brain to understand, and the pace is great for keeping the interest high.
OliRO
Canada
Learn Python for Beginners
Great introduction to Python both for the ones who do not have any experience in coding and ones who do (like myself).
Bartłomiej Lisiecki
Poland
Learn Python for Beginners
Great intro to programming!
Istvan Kovacs
Ireland
Learn Python for Beginners
This is a VERY simple starter course, and therefore great for someone that is just getting into coding. I have been a developer for about 10 years and I'm using it to refresh myself on core Python concepts before diving into AI implementations with Python.
Jeremy
United States
Learn Python for Beginners
Boot.dev is great because it challenges you in real life practices, scenarios, and thought process instead of making you write pointless code that has no real utility or rationale.
Giles Hunter
United States
Learn Python for Beginners
It is a very clear and concise course for absolute beginners. For fellow learners: this course is the absolute basics, expertise moving forward requires a lot of personal commitment, and to dive in unexplored waters as one gains experience. Keep coding!
Francisco Borges
Waterloo, Ontario
Learn Python for Beginners
Pretty solid for the basics!
Jorge Ruiz
Rionegro, Antioquia · Colombia
Learn Python for Beginners
rlly good way to get into programming i think! abt halfway thru the course i was already able to write a fun little program to randomly pick a movie to watch for movie nights with my friends, depending on genres, vibes, and interest in them!! :)
Piper
United States
Learn Python for Beginners
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