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Back-end Developer Path in Python & Go
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Master back-end development from start to finish in Python, Golang and SQL

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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.

Last updated: Dec 2025

Course

1. Learn to Code in Python

Ch 1. Introduction Ch 2. Variables Ch 3. Functions Ch 4. Scope Ch 5. Testing and Debugging Ch 6. Computing Ch 7. Comparisons Ch 8. Loops Ch 9. Lists Ch 10. Dictionaries Ch 11. Sets Ch 12. Errors Ch 13. Practice Ch 14. Quiz

Last updated: Dec 2025

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2. Learn Linux

Ch 1. Terminals and Shells Ch 2. Filesystems Ch 3. Permissions Ch 4. Programs Ch 5. Input/Output Ch 6. Packages

Last updated: Dec 2025

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3. Learn Git

Ch 1. Setup Ch 2. Repositories Ch 3. Internals Ch 4. Config Ch 5. Branching Ch 6. Merge Ch 7. Rebase Ch 8. Reset Ch 9. Remote Ch 10. GitHub Ch 11. Gitignore

Last updated: Dec 2025

Guided Project

4. Build a Bookbot

Ch 1. Setup Ch 2. Data Analysis Ch 3. Report

Enter Guided Project

Last updated: Dec 2025

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5. Learn Object Oriented Programming

Ch 1. Clean Code Ch 2. Classes Ch 3. Encapsulation Ch 4. Abstraction Ch 5. Inheritance Ch 6. Polymorphism

Last updated: Dec 2025

Guided Project

6. Build Asteroids

Ch 1. Pygame Ch 2. Gameloop Ch 3. Player Ch 4. Asteroids

Enter Guided Project

Last updated: Dec 2025

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7. Learn Functional Programming

Ch 1. What is Functional Programming? Ch 2. First Class Functions Ch 3. Pure Functions Ch 4. Recursion Ch 5. Function Transformations Ch 6. Closures Ch 7. Currying Ch 8. Decorators Ch 9. Sum Types

Last updated: Dec 2025

Guided Project

8. Build an AI Agent

Ch 1. LLMs Ch 2. Functions Ch 3. Function Calling Ch 4. Agents

Enter Guided Project

Last updated: Dec 2025

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9. Learn Data Structures and Algorithms

Ch 1. Algorithms Intro Ch 2. Math Ch 3. Big-O Analysis Ch 4. Sorting Algorithms Ch 5. Exponential Time Ch 6. Data Structures Intro Ch 7. Stacks Ch 8. Queues Ch 9. Linked Lists Ch 10. Binary Trees Ch 11. Red Black Trees Ch 12. Hashmaps Ch 13. Tries Ch 14. Graphs Ch 15. BFS and DFS Ch 16. P vs NP

Last updated: Dec 2025

Guided Project

10. Build a Static Site Generator

Ch 1. Static Sites Ch 2. Nodes Ch 3. Inline Ch 4. Blocks Ch 5. Website

Enter Guided Project

Last updated: Dec 2025

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11. Learn Memory Management

Ch 1. C Basics Ch 2. Structs Ch 3. Pointers Ch 4. Enums Ch 5. Unions Ch 6. Stack and Heap Ch 7. Advanced Pointers Ch 8. Stack Data Structure Ch 9. Objects Ch 10. Refcounting GC Ch 11. Mark and Sweep GC

Last updated: Nov 2025

Portfolio Project

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!

Enter Portfolio Project

Last updated: Dec 2025

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13. Learn Go

Ch 1. Variables Ch 2. Conditionals Ch 3. Functions Ch 4. Structs Ch 5. Interfaces Ch 6. Errors Ch 7. Loops Ch 8. Slices Ch 9. Maps Ch 10. Pointers Ch 11. Packages and Modules Ch 12. Channels Ch 13. Mutexes Ch 14. Generics Ch 15. Enums Ch 16. Quiz

Last updated: Dec 2025

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14. Learn HTTP Clients

Ch 1. Why HTTP? Ch 2. JSON Ch 3. DNS Ch 4. URIs Ch 5. Headers Ch 6. Methods Ch 7. Paths Ch 8. HTTPS Ch 9. Errors Ch 10. cURL

Last updated: Nov 2025

Guided Project

15. Build a Pokedex

Ch 1. REPL Ch 2. Cache Ch 3. Pokedex

Enter Guided Project

Last updated: Dec 2025

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16. Learn SQL

Ch 1. Introduction Ch 2. Tables Ch 3. Constraints Ch 4. CRUD Ch 5. Basic Queries Ch 6. Structuring Ch 7. Aggregations Ch 8. Subqueries Ch 9. Normalization Ch 10. Joins Ch 11. Performance

Last updated: Dec 2025

Guided Project

17. Build a Blog Aggregator

Ch 1. Config Ch 2. Database Ch 3. RSS Ch 4. Following Ch 5. Aggregate

Enter Guided Project

Last updated: Dec 2025

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18. Learn HTTP Servers

Ch 1. Servers Ch 2. Routing Ch 3. Architecture Ch 4. JSON Ch 5. Storage Ch 6. Authentication Ch 7. Authorization Ch 8. Webhooks Ch 9. Documentation

Last updated: Dec 2025

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19. Learn File Servers and CDNs

Ch 1. File Storage Ch 2. Caching Ch 3. AWS S3 Ch 4. Object Storage Ch 5. Video Streaming Ch 6. Security Ch 7. CDNs Ch 8. Resiliency

Last updated: Dec 2025

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20. Learn Docker

Ch 1. Install Ch 2. Containers Ch 3. Storage Ch 4. Execute Ch 5. Networks Ch 6. Dockerfiles Ch 7. Debug Ch 8. Publish

Last updated: Dec 2025

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21. Learn Pub/Sub Architecture

Ch 1. Pub/Sub Architecture Ch 2. Message Brokers Ch 3. Publishers & Queues Ch 4. Subscribers & Routing Ch 5. Delivery Ch 6. Serialization Ch 7. Scalability

Last updated: May 2025

Portfolio Project

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.

Enter Portfolio Project

Last updated: Dec 2025

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23. Learn How to Find a Programming Job

Ch 1. Strategy Ch 2. Projects Ch 3. GitHub Profile Ch 4. Resume Ch 5. LinkedIn Profile Ch 6. Applying Ch 7. Networking Ch 8. Interviewing Ch 9. Relocation

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this is a great course to start if you are new to programming. it is not too difficult or very simpl...

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Perfect for beginner

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Malaysia

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United States

Definitely good for anyone who has never coded before. It starts with basics and builds within the c...

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United States

Enables people to start learning python without previous experience.

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it covers all the basics you think you need in a very fun and consise way

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