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AntiGravity for Backend Engineers
Learn how to integrate AI-powered development workflows into backend engineering using AntiGravity. This course covers AI-driven system building, prompt engineering for backend contexts, live build walkthroughs, code review practices, and how to evaluate AI agents as part of a production-grade engineering workflow.
Become A Node.js Backend Engineer
All-in-one Nodejs course for learning backend engineering with Nodejs. This comprehensive course is designed for Nodejs developers seeking proficiency in Nodejs.
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Become A Node.js Backend Engineer
All-in-one Nodejs course for learning backend engineering with Nodejs. This comprehensive course is designed for Nodejs developers seeking proficiency in Nodejs.
Become A Python Backend Engineer
All-in-one Python course for learning backend engineering with Python. This comprehensive course is designed for Python developers seeking proficiency in Python.
Become A Rust Backend Engineer
All-in-one Rust course for learning backend engineering with Rust. This comprehensive course is designed for Rust developers seeking proficiency in Rust.
Become A Java + Spring Backend Engineer
All-in-one Java and Spring course for learning backend engineering with Java. This comprehensive course is designed for Java developers seeking proficiency in Java.
Logging and Caching in Python
Learn to implement production-grade logging and caching in Django — configure FileHandler logging, instrument views with logger calls, set up LocMemCache, and implement cache.get / cache.set / cache.delete patterns with full test coverage.
Building Reliable AI Workflows Beyond Chatbots
Learn how to build production-grade AI workflows that don't break. Covers the 3 critical failure modes and the engineering patterns to prevent them.
Intro to Data Structures & Algorithms
A foundational course in data structures and algorithms using Python. Covers arrays, linked lists, stacks, queues, heaps, time complexity, Big O notation, binary search, bubble sort, and applied problem solving — building the algorithmic thinking backend engineers need for production systems and technical interviews.
AI Engineering
A production-focused AI engineering course for backend developers covering AI foundations, prompt engineering, RAG pipelines, AI agents, agentic RAG, AI system architecture, and prototype-to-production practices including evaluation, cost optimization, and deployment patterns.
AntiGravity for Backend Engineers
Learn how to integrate AI-powered development workflows into backend engineering using AntiGravity. This course covers AI-driven system building, prompt engineering for backend contexts, live build walkthroughs, code review practices, and how to evaluate AI agents as part of a production-grade engineering workflow.
Spring Framework & Spring Boot
Master the Spring ecosystem from fundamentals to advanced concepts and learn how to build scalable, production-ready backend systems using Spring Framework and Spring Boot. This course covers Dependency Injection, Spring modules, REST development, data persistence, and modern enterprise development practices used in real-world Java applications.
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Become A Node.js Backend Engineer
All-in-one Nodejs course for learning backend engineering with Nodejs. This comprehensive course is designed for Nodejs developers seeking proficiency in Nodejs.
Become A Python Backend Engineer
All-in-one Python course for learning backend engineering with Python. This comprehensive course is designed for Python developers seeking proficiency in Python.
Become A Rust Backend Engineer
All-in-one Rust course for learning backend engineering with Rust. This comprehensive course is designed for Rust developers seeking proficiency in Rust.
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Build a Real-time AI Chat Application
Build a real-time AI chat application in Go that streams LLM responses token by token from a locally running Ollama instance, using Server-Sent Events (SSE) on the backend and a clean fetch() + ReadableStream frontend.
Build Your Own Blogging API
This project involves building a simple blogging API where users can sign up for an account, create blog posts, interact with other users, comment on posts, and follow their favorite bloggers.
Build Your Own To-Do List API
The "Build Your Own Simple To-Do List API" project aims to develop a straightforward yet effective API that enables users to manage their daily tasks efficiently.
Build Your Own Weather API
The "Weather API" project aims to develop a comprehensive API that provides weather forecasts, and weather alerts, and supports user preferences for units of measurement.
Online Marketplace API: Build Your Own Craigslist
The "Build Your Own Online Marketplace Platform" project aims to develop a scalable and efficient API that allows users to list products, browse and purchase items, manage their accounts, and handle transactions securely.
E-Learning API: Build Your Own Coursera
The "Build Your Own E-learning Application" project aims to develop a scalable and efficient API that allows users to explore courses, enroll in them, complete assignments, and manage their learning progress.
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Lyle Christine
A Happy Student from Scotland
“The practical examples and hands-on exercises were particularly beneficial. They not only reinforced the theoretical concepts but also allowed me to apply them in real-world scenarios. The inclusion of best practices and common pitfalls added a practical dimension to the learning process.”
Daniel Tinivella
Software Engineer, Globant
“The course is an excellent resource for beginners. Your explanations of the basics are clear, making it easy for newcomers to grasp. I particularly enjoyed the task management application; it's a practical example that helps solidify the concepts.”
Eshan Shafeeq
Blockchain & Web3 Engineer, Cake Defi
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You'll go from fundamentals to production-ready Backend skills through short lessons and hands-on projects you build yourself.
Most tracks start at a basic level. Pick a Basic course to begin, or jump to Intermediate/Advanced if you already know the fundamentals.
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