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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Software developers in the US earn over $100,000 per year

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$175,000

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$150,000

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$145,000

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Some folks look at the job data and assume that front-end positions are the only option for new learners. On the contrary, there is big demand for backend and data-oriented positions!

If you like working with data, logic, and servers, you might just enjoy the back-end, data-focused curriculum here on Boot.dev. And similar to the frontend, most data and backend positions don't require a specific degree from a university... but you do need to know your stuff!

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Learn to code, but for real.

Welcome to the most captivating, finger-flying, addictive way to master career-forging skills

Mediocrity doesn't cut it anymore

The only way to become a great developer is to write a lot of code

Pick a Learning Path

Choose the Backend or DevOps course roadmap, each designed to take you from beginner to job-ready

Meet Boots, your programming mentor

An AI assistant that uses the socratic method to deepen your understanding, not hand out answers

Join 1,201,282 students learning modern backend skills

Connect directly with them and others in our flourishing online community

33.7M

208K

7.4B

from zero to can kinda sorta play those practice python steam games

It's very fun and exciting. I learned a lot

It starts easy and really ramps up in difficulty but rest assured you are not alone! Bot.dev is full of helpful resources and the community is amazing.

Firehose of vital TS concepts for writing good code

A must-have if you lack experience in implementing

Fun to do and keeps you interested along the way!

I had a fun time relearning basic concepts, it's a great way for beginners or for experienced devs that want to learn another language

This course was excellent. It is challenging enough to give you a very solid foundation in coding with Python without being too complex or ovberbearing.

I've started and stopped a few python courses and the boot.dev course is by far the best. It's difficult, but easy to stay motivated to complete. I'm looking forward to continuing the backend dev course.

A proven path to a programming career

It takes most students about 12 months to complete an entire career path

There's no risk, cancel anytime

Software developers in the US earn over $100,000 per year

The following data is taken from the results of the 2025 Stack Overflow survey

Taught by the best

Modern courses taught by engineers who worked at companies like Netflix, SourceGraph, and Reputation

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