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What's the best resource to learn backend development? (lemdro.id)
submitted 1 week ago by claim_arguably@lemdro.id to c/programming@programming.dev
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I'm looking for free resources to learn backend development. I prefer video-based content with a complete, step-by-step learning path. I want lots of hands-on practice, exercises, and real projects to work on.

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[–] allo@sh.itjust.works -3 points 6 days ago

no. you're trash.

[–] SpicyTaint@lemmy.world 13 points 1 week ago (1 children)

The Odin Project

Free and open source curriculum for full stack.

[–] kambusha@sh.itjust.works 3 points 1 week ago

App Academy used to have an awesome free programme to go from zero->developer with over 1000 hours of lessons. I can't really tell if they still offer it, based on their public site. If they do, it's better structured than Odin.

https://www.appacademy.io/course/app-academy-open/

[–] NigelFrobisher@aussie.zone 5 points 1 week ago

Watch The Passion Of The Christ.

[–] e8d79@discuss.tchncs.de 4 points 1 week ago

You could take a look at these courses for ASP.NET or Spring if you are looking for something that isn't JavaScript.

[–] AethiopeRoot@lemmy.zip 1 points 1 week ago (1 children)

Search for " Zero to Mastery" channel on Telegram app...it has plenty free lessons

[–] AethiopeRoot@lemmy.zip 1 points 1 week ago

Or check out a YouTube channel called "JavaScript Mastery "

[–] krdo@programming.dev 0 points 1 week ago

Another option to consider: https://www.freecodecamp.org/news/intro-to-backend-web-development-nodejs-express-mongodb/