Hasn't AI made learning to code obsolete?

We use AI more than most tech companies - not just to build Boots and the Training Grounds, but also to assist us in our coding work... and we're still hiring developers! The demand for technical talent hasn't gone away. Companies need developers that are AI savvy and can modernize their codebases. The way developers work is changing rapidly, but the demand for developers who can build great software remains high. We teach software development skills for the modern AI assisted world, and also have some AI specific courses like how to build your own Agent.

How long will it take to learn enough to be hired?

It's completely up to you. The time it will take you to be "job ready" will depend on how much you already know, how often you study, and how long you study for. That said, the backend career path takes many people about 12 months.

Should I include Boot.dev projects in my resume and portfolio?

Absolutely! If you built it, use it. You'll build several personal projects while completing our curriculum, and our final course about finding jobs will show you how to construct a job-ready portfolio.

What is Boot.dev? A bootcamp? An online school?

We're not a $10,000 bootcamp. We're not a $50,000 university degree. We are a self-paced, gamified online learning platform for learning back-end web development and computer science. You can learn with us for the price of a gym membership.

What makes Boot.dev different?

We focus on teaching backend-development and data-related skills, which is somewhat of a rarity in online learning. We're also focused on solving what we believe is the hardest problem with online learning: boredom. If you prefer coding rather than watching, and your struggle with online learning is staying motivated and engaged, we think you'll like learning with us.

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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.

Last updated: Feb 2026

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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

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Master back-end development from start to finish in Python, TypeScript and SQL

Course List

Packed with 16 courses and 8 projects this path takes most beginners about 12 months to complete

1. Learn to Code in Python

2. Learn Linux

3. Build a Bookbot

4. Learn Git

5. Learn Object Oriented Programming

6. Build Asteroids

7. Learn Functional Programming

8. Build an AI Agent

9. Learn Data Structures and Algorithms

10. Build a Static Site Generator

11. Learn Memory Management

12. Personal Project 1

13. Learn JavaScript

14. Learn TypeScript

15. Learn HTTP Clients

16. Build a Pokedex

17. Learn SQL

18. Build a Blog Aggregator

19. Learn HTTP Servers

20. Learn File Servers and CDNs

21. Learn Docker

22. Learn Pub/Sub Architecture

23. Capstone Project

24. Learn How to Find a Programming Job

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