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Back-end Developer Path

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

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Course List

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 TS, 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 JavaScript

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14. Learn TypeScript

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15. Learn HTTP Clients

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16. Build a Pokedex

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17. Learn SQL

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18. Build a Blog Aggregator

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19. Learn HTTP Servers

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20. Learn File Servers and CDNs

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21. Learn Docker

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22. Learn Pub/Sub Architecture

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23. Capstone Project

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24. 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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fantastic course. I have taken a prior course but this one drives fundamentals so well.

(5/5)
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Benjamin Ricks

United States

Learn to Code in Python

modern way of learning

(5/5)
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Athanasios Kostopoulos

Ioannina, Greece

Learn to Code in Python

This course is very easy to understand, learn and practice especially for someone with some programming background.

(5/5)
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Bogdan-Mihai Bontoș

Romania

Learn to Code in Python

It's fun and challenging.

(5/5)
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Reynaldo A. Pahay Jr.

Philippines

Learn to Code in Python

Great foundational course for python and coding. Encouraged me to pursue coding

(5/5)
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Chris Marcello

United States

Learn to Code in Python

An exciting way to start learning python. GIves you all the fundamentals and never feels boring or like a chore.

(5/5)
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Eigil Skytte

Denmark

Learn to Code in Python

Welcome to python, just ask boots more, It is a well trained friendly AI that you really should use more of (salmon is cheap)

(4/5)
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Five Icy

Hong Kong SAR China

Learn to Code in Python

Goated, fr 🗣️

(5/5)
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Shashank Shekhar Pandey

India, Uttar Pradesh

Learn to Code in Python

I am struggling to learn code from almost two years I tried different ways but now I feel confident because I write code by myself solved a lot of problems I would rate this platform 9/10 and the best part is It keeps motivated because of it's game like model.

(5/5)
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Ali Hassan

Pakistan

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.