In the last few weeks we have published a set of new paths and AI Simulations in our library. The latest one is a dedicated learning path to become back-end developers with a strong focus on using Python. Our Skill Paths are an easy way to quickly learn new skills and roles comparing them to your existing skills and using Anthropos to learn just the ones you need or want to focus on. If you are new to Anthropos, you can sign-up for an individual free account here.

This path for Back-end Developers has been curated by Chris Koch, the persone behind the famous YouTube channel Clearcode with more than 200,000 subscribers. Chris is a famous author in the world of programming courses, every month more than 500,000 people watch one of his courses on Udemy and Skillshare. In this path Chris has brought his experience with Python and the idea of helping our members learn back-end development step by step with tons of examples and exercises included.

Who should consider learning back-end development

Mostly for junior or new software engineers that truly want to understand how back-end development works in today’s market. Learning how to program back-end solutions is actually quite interesting and fulfilling because it forces you to learn about a variety of additional topics like server management, databases, deployment and several other aspects that developers focused on back-end programming really need to use on a daily basis.

Learning more about back-end development is also useful for front-end developers, full-stack developers and in general for people with strong IT knowledge that are now thinking about transitioning into a software engineering role.

Why learning back-end development skills

In today’s digital landscape, back-end development is the backbone of any web application. It’s where the core functionality of an application resides, handling everything from business logic to database interactions and server communications. By mastering back-end development, you’re not only becoming proficient in one of the most critical areas of software engineering but also opening doors to a wide range of opportunities in the tech industry.

Python, in particular, is an excellent choice for back-end development due to its simplicity, readability, and the vast array of libraries and frameworks available. Whether you’re aiming to build APIs, manage data, or work with complex algorithms, Python provides a robust foundation for all these tasks. Additionally, Python’s popularity ensures a vibrant community and a wealth of resources to support your learning journey.

For companies, hiring skilled back-end developers who understand Python means they can develop scalable, efficient, and maintainable systems. As a developer, these skills make you more versatile and valuable in the job market, especially in roles where Python is the language of choice for back-end systems, such as in data science, web development, and AI-driven applications.

How to learn just the skills your need in this path

If you have already mapped your skills in the Anthropos profile you will immediately notice in the path that Anthropos highlights the skills you already have for this path. You can click on the ones you need to complete to study the related content and make sure you don’t lose time on learning things again.

Test your back-end development skills with AI Simulations

As part of Anthropos catalog you can also get access to a selected list of AI Simulations to test your skills while collaborating with other virtual actors. We currently don’t have a simulation dedicated just to back-end development but we have a few AI Simulations specific for software engineers.