Hi guys.

I want to venture into programming (backend Web development using python and django) and I want to learn on my own using online materials and YouTube.

With the research I've done, I'm supposed to learn many skills to become a backend Web developer which includes:
Python programming language
Django framework
Html
Css
Postgresql
Boostrap
Some javascript
Note: I chose these skills as against their counterparts e.g I chose python instead of php, I chose django instead of flask etc.

Now, the issue is I've followed a particular YouTube video from beginning to end which focused on python and django. the html, css and javascript were pre-written and I discovered that I need the skills listed above but I don't know which to learn first and to what extent as I wouldn't want to waste my time learning what is not required to becoming a backend Web developer.

I tried building a project on my own and discovered my knowledge is very rudimentary.

Please I need help from whoever is in this field/niche to guide me. I really need the guidance.

Thank you

Adek15:
Hi guys.

I want to venture into programming (backend Web development using python and django) and I want to learn on my own using online materials and YouTube.

With the research I've done, I'm supposed to learn many skills to become a backend Web developer which includes:
Python programming language
Django framework
Html
Css
Postgresql
Boostrap
Some javascript
Note: I chose these skills as against their counterparts e.g I chose python instead of php, I chose django instead of flask etc.

Now, the issue is I've followed a particular YouTube video from beginning to end which focused on python and django. the html, css and javascript were pre-written and I discovered that I need the skills listed above but I don't know which to learn first and to what extent as I wouldn't want to waste my time learning what is not required to becoming a backend Web developer.

I tried building a project on my own and discovered my knowledge is very rudimentary.

Please I need help from whoever is in this field/niche to guide me. I really need the guidance.

Thank you

first learn html, css, JavaScript Before venturing into python, django.

Johnnyessence:
first learn html, css, JavaScript Before venturing into python, django.

OK. Thank you

Adek15:
OK. Thank you

you are welcome

It'll be a little bit difficult for you to get into backend if you're a complete newbie, but that doesn't mean it's impossible.

The first thing you'll need is the desire to learn. From your write-up I see you have that already, so go and learn the basics of HTML and CSS. Don't go too deep, and leave JavaScript since your target is not frontend.

When you're done with that, get the Python Crash Course book by Eric Matthews. It'll teach you everything you need to know about Python. Also learn how to use git and GitHub then start pushing your code, and use leetcode once in a while to practice data structures and algorithms.

After this, go to YouTube and search for Denis Ivy. He has a lot quality Django videos where you'll get a chance to learn Django while building real life projects. When you feel you're comfortable with normal Django, about 50% of your journey is complete.

Backend devs usually build APIs and the normal Django is more suited for a monolithic app, so you'll need to learn Django-rest-framework. It's a library that helps you build rest APIs with Django. Go to their website. They have a very good documtation. You can also check a few YouTube playlists on that.

When you're done, build a to-do API to help you practice CRUD operations. Go a little bit further and add user accounts creation and login to help you practice authentication.

At this point you're almost ready. Go to the tutorial section of the FastApi website and learn that too. It's very self explanatory. When you're done, build that to-do API again with FastAPI.

At this point you're almost ready to be hired. What is left is Docker. All of the places I've worked at use it for containerization. Get a video on YouTube that explains how to use it. When you're done, containerize the two backends you made above.

After this, look for a complex project you can think of. Maybe an ecommerce or social media app. Build the backend, containerize it and deploy on digital ocean or AWS. Here you'll get the chance to learn about nginx, SSL and general server management.

If you can dedicate 3 - 5 hours every single day to this, I expect you should complete that curriculum within 6 to 8 months. Practice on leetcode, set up your LinkedIn profile and start applying for jobs. Make sure your GitHub shows that you're active because that is very important for someone starting out. Push code everyday!

DC49:
It'll be a little bit difficult for you to get into backend if you're a complete newbie, but that doesn't mean it's impossible.

The first thing you'll need is the desire to learn. From your write-up I see you have that already, so go and learn the basics of HTML and CSS. Don't go too deep, and leave JavaScript since your target is not frontend.

When you're done with that, get the Python Crash Course book by Eric Matthews. It'll teach you everything you need to know about Python. Also learn how to use git and GitHub then start pushing your code, and use leetcode once in a while to practice data structures and algorithms.

After this, go to YouTube and search for Denis Ivy. He has a lot quality Django videos where you'll get a chance to learn Django while building real life projects. When you feel you're comfortable with normal Django, about 50% of your journey is complete.

Backend devs usually build APIs and the normal Django is more suited for a monolithic app, so you'll need to learn Django-rest-framework. It's a library that helps you build rest APIs with Django. Go to their website. They have a very good documtation. You can also check a few YouTube playlists on that.

When you're done, build a to-do API to help you practice CRUD operations. Go a little bit further and add user accounts creation and login to help you practice authentication.

At this point you're almost ready. Go to the tutorial section of the FastApi website and learn that too. It's very self explanatory. When you're done, build that to-do API again with FastAPI.

At this point you're almost ready to be hired. What is left is Docker. All of the places I've worked at use it for containerization. Get a video on YouTube that explains how to use it. When you're done, containerize the two backends you made above.

After this, look for a complex project you can think of. Maybe an ecommerce or social media app. Build the backend, containerize it and deploy on digital ocean or AWS. Here you'll get the chance to learn about nginx, SSL and general server management.

If you can dedicate 3 - 5 hours every single day to this, I expect you should complete that curriculum within 6 to 8 months. Practice on leetcode, set up your LinkedIn profile and start applying for jobs. Make sure your GitHub shows that you're active because that is very important for someone starting out. Push code everyday!

you are very right here.

When are the moderators going to ban this cindy222 or whatever disgusting name she has.
Programming section is being heavily spammed by this person.

Kellzzyy:
When are the moderators going to ban this cindy222 or whatever disgusting name she has.
Programming section is being heavily spammed by this person.

I cannot see myself insulting back nah....I am above that nonsense.

So you can say what you like, I don't care.

Anyway that's by the way.

I am sharing what I share to help people who are interested in tech and don't know how to start or where to start from, people interested in remote jobs etc.

So many people lack the right information related to the tech world because of too much resources out there,they need help.

So if I see an avenue to share as much as I can when I have the time, I will.

I am also attending because I am a newbie, I know how long it took me to find my footing without help, I will do what I can to make it easier for others, so if you're not interested, just close your eyes or scroll away.

THANK YOU.

Cindy222:


I cannot see myself insulting back nah....I am above that nonsense.

So you can say what you like, I don't care.

Anyway that's by the way.

I am sharing what I share to help people who are interested in tech and don't know how to start or where to start from, people interested in remote jobs etc.

So many people lack the right information related to the tech world because of too much resources out there,they need help.

So if I see an avenue to share as much as I can when I have the time, I will.

I am also attending because I am a newbie, I know how long it took me to find my footing without help, I will do what I can to make it easier for others, so if you're not interested, just close your eyes or scroll away.

THANK YOU.

You are spamming the section.
Sometimes good intentions can be carried out the wrong way.

There are better ways to go about it, and not byheavily spamming the section.

Cindy222:


I cannot see myself insulting back nah....I am above that nonsense.

So you can say what you like, I don't care.

Anyway that's by the way.

I am sharing what I share to help people who are interested in tech and don't know how to start or where to start from, people interested in remote jobs etc.

So many people lack the right information related to the tech world because of too much resources out there,they need help.

So if I see an avenue to share as much as I can when I have the time, I will.

I am also attending because I am a newbie, I know how long it took me to find my footing without help, I will do what I can to make it easier for others, so if you're not interested, just close your eyes or scroll away.

THANK YOU.

Stop spamming... it's better if you run ads

DC49:
It'll be a little bit difficult for you to get into backend if you're a complete newbie, but that doesn't mean it's impossible.

The first thing you'll need is the desire to learn. From your write-up I see you have that already, so go and learn the basics of HTML and CSS. Don't go too deep, and leave JavaScript since your target is not frontend.
I just finished html and css. I was about going into js before seeing your post. I read somewhere I'll need to know ajax too and it's written in js. Is it a must?

When you're done with that, get the Python Crash Course book by Eric Matthews. It'll teach you everything you need to know about Python. Also learn how to use git and GitHub then start pushing your code, and use leetcode once in a while to practice data structures and algorithms.

After this, go to YouTube and search for Denis Ivy. He has a lot quality Django videos where you'll get a chance to learn Django while building real life projects. When you feel you're comfortable with normal Django, about 50% of your journey is complete.

Backend devs usually build APIs and the normal Django is more suited for a monolithic app, so you'll need to learn Django-rest-framework. It's a library that helps you build rest APIs with Django. Go to their website. They have a very good documtation. You can also check a few YouTube playlists on that.

When you're done, build a to-do API to help you practice CRUD operations. Go a little bit further and add user accounts creation and login to help you practice authentication.

At this point you're almost ready. Go to the tutorial section of the FastApi website and learn that too. It's very self explanatory. When you're done, build that to-do API again with FastAPI.

At this point you're almost ready to be hired. What is left is Docker. All of the places I've worked at use it for containerization. Get a video on YouTube that explains how to use it. When you're done, containerize the two backends you made above.

After this, look for a complex project you can think of. Maybe an ecommerce or social media app. Build the backend, containerize it and deploy on digital ocean or AWS. Here you'll get the chance to learn about nginx, SSL and general server management.

If you can dedicate 3 - 5 hours every single day to this, I expect you should complete that curriculum within 6 to 8 months. Practice on leetcode, set up your LinkedIn profile and start applying for jobs. Make sure your GitHub shows that you're active because that is very important for someone starting out. Push code everyday!

thank you. It seem scary but I'll try my best

Adek15:
thank you. It seem scary but I'll try my best

How far? Are you done?

Vecto:
How far? Are you done?

still learning. I want to register in an online school now

Adek15:
still learning. I want to register in an online school now

pls give me some of the website you are learning from