![[Featured Image] Three web developers sitting at a table in an open concept office use backend languages to write code on their laptops.](https://images.ctfassets.net/wp1lcwdav1p1/4em02XiSupj7hnnoJMF03h/cb6427a932dd505522c1120911dc1191/GettyImages-1432250536.jpg?w=330&h=216&q=60&fit=fill&f=faces&fm=jpg&fl=progressive)
Why Learn Back-End Languages?
Modern websites need back-end development to maintain a responsive, smooth system that provides users with a positive experience. Explore back-end development, including role types and paths to learning this skill.
November 5, 2024
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![[Featured Image] Two web developers are looking at a computer monitor designing a cascading style sheet.](https://images.ctfassets.net/wp1lcwdav1p1/4B7DlolqVSuxeT2RWWylcJ/7f97147b62e5a662dfbba3a046513e85/GettyImages-1371160707.jpg?w=330&h=216&q=60&fit=fill&f=faces&fm=jpg&fl=progressive)
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![[Featured Image] A software developer works on building the application layer and relevant protocols for a new program.](https://images.ctfassets.net/wp1lcwdav1p1/3H9pb4W2sSqzt6lLZksV4J/863e1975e996c38870a120014fa3cccb/GettyImages-598261008.jpg?w=330&h=216&q=60&fit=fill&f=faces&fm=jpg&fl=progressive)
![[Featured Image] A programmer works on getting their full stack developer certification in their home office, watching something on their laptop and taking notes in a notebook on their knee.](https://images.ctfassets.net/wp1lcwdav1p1/xsrTcolmdEtpSgdcRFkPX/b6b945366d3aa3b4d8282539864f2dd4/GettyImages-1917040851.jpg?w=330&h=216&q=60&fit=fill&f=faces&fm=jpg&fl=progressive)
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![[Featured Image] A young web developer sitting in front of a computer and discussing their coding with a coworker.](https://images.ctfassets.net/wp1lcwdav1p1/3iTJ4aKO85xuPPitiBDeBk/de7c31036e8b0387bcce36a349123336/GettyImages-1437209110.jpg?w=330&h=216&q=60&fit=fill&f=faces&fm=jpg&fl=progressive)
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