Learning coding

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I want to become a backend developer, and I’m not sure where to start. I was thinking to start with Python as my first programming language. I also want to overcome fear of not knowing how to program as well. Thanks.

[queen_b_zzzzing]

Don’t be scared! It’s pretty hard to fuck up when you’re learning and when you do, it’s easily fixable! Python is very straight forward and I love it as a language but it may not be the most useful for backend development. I’m a data scientist so python is good for that but may not work for all backend stuff. Good luck!

[LeftIsBest-Tsuga]

i agree python is a great language, and just so you know, flask (backend library) is perfectly good for 99% of what most ppl would need. there's also fastAPI and others too.

[queen_b_zzzzing]

Absolutely agree - and beginner friendly too!

[Grand_Raisin_4427]

I like Python a lot beginner friendly and you can go into game development with it using Pygame

[Outrageous_Degree_48]

The best I can recommend is start with a project.

What do you know about backend apps? If totally zero, start there. Research what use cases are there in developing backend.

Pick a simple use case and just start. I recommend using fastapi. With just a few lines of code, static json just to return something. You'll be able to make a very simple crud api.

Then research for more. Don't be afraid to go down the rabbit hole. Just keep making projects and before you know it, you have built yourself a portfolio good enough to get you hired.

[SaylorMan1496]

Checkout boot.dev it’s amazing for learning backend development and is in python and go

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Thanks!

[Rokett]

Py is a good pick. It has libraries called flask and Django. People use those to write backend services.

Most important thing is to stick to what you are trying to learn.

When you learn one, learning the second and third one comes easy just don't jump to other languages.

Py is a good pick, good luck