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    Learn backend development for building server-side applications. Understand databases, server logic, and API integration.

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      Coursera Project Network

      RESTful API with Rust: Build a Game Map Server

      Skills you'll gain: Scalability, Restful API, Rust (Programming Language), Application Programming Interface (API), Package and Software Management, OS Process Management, Video Game Development, Web Development, JSON, Programming Principles, TCP/IP

      Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      Packt

      Advanced Detailing, Roof Design & Texturing

      Skills you'll gain: 3D Modeling, Computer Graphics, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Computer Graphic Techniques, Game Design, Design Elements And Principles

      Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Databricks Mosaic AI

      Skills you'll gain: Databricks, Scalability, Workflow Management, Organizational Leadership, MLOps (Machine Learning Operations), Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Business Strategy, Process Optimization, Data Pipelines, Applied Machine Learning, Automation, Real Time Data

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Packt

      Arduino OOP—Object-Oriented Programming

      Skills you'll gain: Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Object Oriented Design, Electronic Components, C and C++, C++ (Programming Language), Embedded Software, Program Development, Maintainability, Integrated Development Environments, Debugging, File Management

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Code Generation with Amazon Q

      Skills you'll gain: Amazon Web Services, Integrated Development Environments, Software Development Tools, Software Development, Development Environment, Program Development, Artificial Intelligence, Generative AI, Automation, Debugging

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Packt

      Learn Unity Game Development - Build Six Games with Unity

      Skills you'll gain: Unity Engine, User Interface (UI), Game Design, C# (Programming Language), Android Development, Video Game Development, Application Deployment, Scripting, Software Installation, Development Environment, Animations

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Meta

      المشروع المتقدم لمطور الواجهة الخلفية

      Skills you'll gain: Django (Web Framework), Unit Testing, Back-End Web Development, Application Programming Interface (API), Restful API, Software Testing, Test Tools, Git (Version Control System), MySQL, User Accounts, Database Development

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Coursera Project Network

      Deployment with Cloud Foundry: Blue-Green Strategy

      Skills you'll gain: Cloud Foundry, Platform As A Service (PaaS), DevOps, Cloud-Native Computing, Application Deployment, Cloud Platforms, Docker (Software), Containerization, Cloud Applications, Continuous Deployment, Cloud Development, Cloud Services, CI/CD, YAML, Scalability

      Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      GenAI for Legal Risk Management

      Skills you'll gain: Legal Risk, Compliance Management, Legal Strategy, Data Ethics, Governance Risk Management and Compliance, Risk Management, Risk Mitigation, Artificial Intelligence, Legal Research, Electronic Discovery, Contract Review, Generative AI, Mitigation, Continuous Monitoring, Business Workflow Analysis, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Machine Learning, Analysis, Innovation, Natural Language Processing

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Virginia

      디지털 제품 경영: 현대적 기본 원칙

      Skills you'll gain: Stakeholder Communications, Customer Insights, Product Management, Growth Strategies, Product Improvement, New Product Development, Product Roadmaps, Innovation, Agile Methodology, Digital Transformation, Customer Engagement, Business Analytics, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Product Testing, Lean Methodologies

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Johns Hopkins University

      YARN MapReduce Architecture and Advanced Programming

      Skills you'll gain: Apache Hadoop, Data Processing, Distributed Computing, Performance Tuning, Big Data, Software Architecture, Scalability, Java, System Configuration

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Packt

      Cisco Certified DevNet Associate (200-901)

      Skills you'll gain: Software Development Methodologies, Application Deployment, Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), CI/CD, Docker (Software), Bash (Scripting Language), Cloud Development, Development Environment, DevOps, Containerization, TCP/IP, OSI Models, General Networking, Application Programming Interface (API), Version Control, IT Automation, Network Administration, Software Design Patterns, JSON, Network Monitoring

      Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    In summary, here are 10 of our most popular back end courses

    • RESTful API with Rust: Build a Game Map Server: Coursera Project Network
    • Advanced Detailing, Roof Design & Texturing: Packt
    • Databricks Mosaic AI: Coursera Instructor Network
    • Arduino OOP—Object-Oriented Programming: Packt
    • Code Generation with Amazon Q: Coursera Instructor Network
    • Learn Unity Game Development - Build Six Games with Unity: Packt
    • المشروع المتقدم لمطور الواجهة الخلفية: Meta
    • Deployment with Cloud Foundry: Blue-Green Strategy: Coursera Project Network
    • GenAI for Legal Risk Management: Coursera Instructor Network
    • 디지털 제품 경영: 현대적 기본 원칙: University of Virginia

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