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Back-end Developer Path

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

Also available in:

Golang

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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Great lesson, super clear.

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Lalit Kumar

Bangalore, Karnataka, India

Learn Go

Helpful examples and explanations.

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Jacob Alarcon

Brownsville, Texas

Learn Go

This lesson exceeded my expectations. I went in thinking I knew the basics, but the deeper dives into trade-offs and edge cases were exactly what I needed. The instructor didn’t just show ‘happy path’ solutions: they demonstrated how to think about failure modes, performance bottlenecks, and future extensibility. The capstone project, while optional, gave me the perfect sandbox to experiment and get feedback.

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Satyendra KumarSingh

Hyderabad, India

Learn Go

Great lesson, super clear.

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Tejas Koradiya

Ahmedabad,India

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Short but impactful—taught me exactly what I needed.

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Mat Beecher

USA

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Helpful examples and explanations.

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Albertc

Hong Kong

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Helpful examples and explanations.

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Matthew Banbury

Space

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Challenging but rewarding.

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Tinca Maria Silvana

Romania

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Great lesson, super clear.

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Bonveio Abitona

Philippines

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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.