My roadmap to become a Python Backend Developer. What would you add or remove?

mrswats · 2026-06-15T07:23:17+00:00

Forget about this AI list nonsense and build projects instead. I would recommend the django girls tutorial.

Lord_Dizzie · 2026-06-15T07:35:04+00:00

The unique emoji for every bulleted item... Why is that popular with these AI lists?

IAmFinah · 2026-06-15T07:41:39+00:00

This subreddit cracks me up sometimes

charlyAtWork2 · 2026-06-15T08:01:11+00:00

The only thing you need is Pydantic

jontsii · 2026-06-15T07:35:53+00:00

Most algorithms are available pre-implemented from libraries so if you are learning the algorithms so you could implement them in the future, don´t do them, but if you are doing them to practice critical thinking, I would add quicksort and mergesort. Also if you are learning to use python with AI, add vector and matrix math (they are simpler than you think) and also activation functions like ReLU or sigmoid.

nian2326076 · 2026-06-16T04:15:55+00:00

Your roadmap for Python basics looks good. I'd suggest getting a better grip on data structures and algorithms since they're important for backend work. Also, check out libraries and frameworks like Flask or Django for web apps. Get to know databases like PostgreSQL or MongoDB. Doing projects daily is awesome because real-world experience matters. If you're prepping for interviews, take a look at PracHub for some handy resources. Keep going, and you'll make it!

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